Hancock County property record for 53 Hero Ave, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.239 acres (10,411 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $22 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-CH3S-0224.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH3S-0224.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,411 sqft (0.239 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06038511 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 HERO AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 598-599 S S L CO ADN ALBA ST |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 221, CHESTER, WV 26034-0221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $22.00 (+175%) | $21,420 (+4.39%) Land $5,220 Building $16,200 | $35,700 (+4.39%) Land $8,700 Building $27,000 |
| 2025 | $8.00 (+3%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,520 (+1.79%) Land $4,980 Building $15,540 | $34,200 (+1.79%) Land $8,300 Building $25,900 |
| 2023 | $2.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,160 (+1.82%) Land $4,620 Building $15,540 | $33,600 (+1.82%) Land $7,700 Building $25,900 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $19,800 Land $4,260 Building $15,540 | $33,000 Land $7,100 Building $25,900 |
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 April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| 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.
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 |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 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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