Nicholas County property record for 49 E Main St, Richwood, WV 26261
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.083 acres (3,615 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Dec 2005) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-5-0326.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-5-0326.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,615 sqft (0.083 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00631820 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 E MAIN ST |
| City | RICHWOOD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26261-1105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | BLK D 45 FT LOT 2 MAIN ST |
| Legal Subdivision | 06 91 0000-00 5 0326 |
| Legal Block | 45,D |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
49 E Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: Nicholas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 49 E MAIN ST, RICHWOOD, WV 26261-1105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 430 / 397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Nicholas County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Municipality | Richwood City |
| Unified School District | Nicholas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $19,200 (-) Land $1,680 Building $17,520 | $32,000 (-) Land $2,800 Building $29,200 | |
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $19,200 Land $1,680 Building $17,520 | $32,000 Land $2,800 Building $29,200 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption | $17,760 Land $1,680 Building $16,080 | $29,600 Land $2,800 Building $26,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2021 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 49 E Main St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | RICHWOOD WATER DEPT serves 2,480 people · EPA ID WV3303401 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Feb 2023 Corrosion control Jul 2025 Lead public education Mar 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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