Hancock County property record for 528 River St, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,942 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $718 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-CH7C-0231.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH7C-0231.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,942 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,942 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,093 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 103 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06024615 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 528 RIVER ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 10 CAS ADN RIVER AVE |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
528 River St 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 | 528 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| 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 528 River St was $718 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $718.00 (+7.32%) | $64,980 (+4.54%) Land $8,100 Building $56,880 | $108,300 (+4.54%) Land $13,500 Building $94,800 |
| 2025 | $669.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,160 Land $7,440 Building $54,720 | $103,600 Land $12,400 Building $91,200 |
| 2023 | $635.00 (+2.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $61,680 (+2.49%) Land $6,960 Building $54,720 | $102,800 (+2.49%) Land $11,600 Building $91,200 |
| 2022 | $621.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,180 Land $6,360 Building $53,820 | $100,300 Land $10,600 Building $89,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 528 River 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 April 19, 2010 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 9 (2004–2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| 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 528 River 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 177 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 |
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