Kanawha County property record for 520 Maxwell St, Charleston, WV 25311
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,737 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.111 acres (4,835 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,353 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 11-23-0130.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-23-0130.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,737 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,313 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 4,835 sqft (0.111 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06353698 |
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| Street Address | 520 MAXWELL ST |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25311-2032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 2 J & SUB RUFFNER LAND CO MAXWELL ST 520 |
| Legal Subdivision | J & |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the East End Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 2014 · 644 contributing resources · NRIS 14001060 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
520 Maxwell St, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of August 10, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1216 SMITH ST, 402, CHARLESTON, WV 25301-1304 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 520 Maxwell St was $2,353.
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,353.00 | $73,140 Land $13,080 Building $60,060 | $121,900 Land $21,800 Building $100,100 |
| 2023 | $2,230.00 (+5.89%) | $69,300 (+5.87%) Land $13,080 Building $56,220 | $115,500 (+5.87%) Land $21,800 Building $93,700 |
| 2022 | $2,106.00 | $65,460 Land $13,080 Building $52,380 | $109,100 Land $21,800 Building $87,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Maxwell St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| 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 520 Maxwell St 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 | 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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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