Hancock County property record for 540 Pyramus Rd, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 836 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.249 acres (10,846 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $33 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-G7D-0013.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-G7D-0013.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,846 sqft (0.249 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 181 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06005556 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 PYRAMUS RD |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1420 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 CHESTER HTS |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
540 Pyramus Rd 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 | 540 PYRAMUS RD, CHESTER, WV 26034-1420 |
| 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 540 Pyramus Rd was $33 with a homeowner's exemption, up 175% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33.00 (+175%) | $22,500 (+7.45%) Land $5,220 Building $17,280 | $37,500 (+7.45%) Land $8,700 Building $28,800 |
| 2025 | $12.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,940 Land $4,260 Building $16,680 | $34,900 Land $7,100 Building $27,800 |
| 2023 | $7.00 (+25%) Homeowner's exemption | $20,580 (+2.08%) Land $3,900 Building $16,680 | $34,300 (+2.08%) Land $6,500 Building $27,800 |
| 2022 | $2.00 Homeowner's exemption | $20,160 Land $3,480 Building $16,680 | $33,600 Land $5,800 Building $27,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Pyramus Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 540 Pyramus Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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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