Hancock County property record for 48 Melody Ln, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 1.3 acres (56,628 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $793 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-G8A-0071.0002 |
| Primary APN | 04-G8A-0071.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 56,628 sqft (1.3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06205429 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 48 MELODY LN |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1977 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.30 AC MARKS RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | MARKS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
48 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 48 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 48 Melody Ln was $793, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $793.00 (+4.34%) | $58,880 (+3.59%) Land $12,200 Building $46,680 | $98,133 (+3.63%) Land $20,333 Building $77,800 |
| 2025 | $760.00 | $56,840 Land $11,300 Building $45,540 | $94,700 Land $18,800 Building $75,900 |
| 2023 | $726.00 (-2.29%) | $56,960 (-0.63%) Land $10,100 Building $46,860 | $94,900 (-0.63%) Land $16,800 Building $78,100 |
| 2022 | $743.00 | $57,320 Land $9,800 Building $47,520 | $95,500 Land $16,300 Building $79,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 48 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 48 Melody Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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