Barbour County property record for 487 S Main St, Philippi, WV 26416
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,416 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $494 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-11-0031.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-11-0031.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,416 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,032 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00804740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 487 S MAIN ST |
| City | PHILIPPI |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26416-0016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT 15 S MAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH RICHARD D & TERI L |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | BARBOUR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
Source: Barbour County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 N CRIM AVE, BELINGTON, WV 26250-8106 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200871750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 430 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Barbour County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour County |
| Municipality | Philippi City |
| Unified School District | Barbour County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494.00 (+9.53%) | $54,960 (+9.7%) Land $5,400 Building $49,560 | $91,600 (+9.7%) Land $9,000 Building $82,600 |
| 2023 | $451.00 | $50,100 Land $5,400 Building $44,700 | $83,500 Land $9,000 Building $74,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 3, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 104 (1978–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 12 of 104 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF PHILIPPI serves 3,544 people · EPA ID WV3300104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Dec 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 15 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 184 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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