McDowell County property record for 519 Riverside Dr, Welch, WV 24801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,613 sqft · built 1929 |
| Lot Size | 0.064 acres (2,788 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,500 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-10-0137.0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-10-0137.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,613 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1929 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1929 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,788 sqft (0.064 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 68 ft deep x 41 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00809052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 519 RIVERSIDE DR |
| City | WELCH |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24801-2519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L38 BL 6 HOUSTON ADN |
| Legal Subdivision | HOUSTON ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 954503 |
519 Riverside Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5415 NORRISVILLE RD, WHITE HALL, MD 21161-8927 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 7, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20261451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 678 / 369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 519 RIVERSIDE DR, WELCH, WV 24801-2519 |
| Document Number | 0000001451 |
| Book / Page | 678 / 369 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20261451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,110.20 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5415 NORRISVILLE RD, WHITE HALL, MD 21161-8927 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 519 RIVERSIDE DR, WELCH, WV 24801-2519 |
| Document Number | 000671/482 |
| Book / Page | 671 / 482 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 99 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 202500003207 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $26.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 902 PAXTON AVE, DANVILLE, VA 24541-2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 519 Riverside Dr was $579, up 1% from the year before.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Welch City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $579.00 (+1.05%) | $19,140 (+0.95%) Land $600 Building $18,540 | $31,900 (+0.95%) Land $1,000 Building $30,900 |
| 2025 | $573.00 | $18,960 Land $600 Building $18,360 | $31,600 Land $1,000 Building $30,600 |
| 2023 | $570.00 | $18,960 Land $600 Building $18,360 | $31,600 Land $1,000 Building $30,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 519 Riverside Dr 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 June 16, 2005 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 34 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 34 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 195 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 43 of 195 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 519 Riverside Dr is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 85% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | CITY OF WELCH serves 2,907 people · EPA ID WV3302421 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Oct 2025 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 13 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 74 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures