Nicholas County property record for 55 E Main St, Richwood, WV 26261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $17,500 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $917 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-5-0329.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-5-0329.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stone |
| Construction Type | Stone |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00610740 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | RICHWOOD W VA 55 MAIN ST VA 55, VA 55 |
| City | RICHWOOD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK D LOT 4 MAIN ST |
| Legal Block | D |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
55 E Main St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2024.
Source: Nicholas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21597 PORTRUSH RUN, ESTERO, FL 33928-6206 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2024 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 9, 2018 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 520 / 619 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 000563/725 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | RICHWOOD W VA 55 MAIN ST, VA 55, RICHWOOD, WV 26261 |
| Document Number | 000563/725 |
| Book / Page | 563 / 725 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 202400002487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 21597 PORTRUSH RUN, ESTERO, FL 33928-6206 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 55 E MAIN ST, RICHWOOD, WV 26261-1105 |
| Document Number | 520/619 |
| Book / Page | 520 / 619 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 55 E Main St was $917, down 1% from the year before.
Source: Nicholas County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Municipality | Richwood City |
| Unified School District | Nicholas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $917.00 (-0.97%) | $33,780 (-1.05%) Land $2,220 Building $31,560 | $56,300 (-1.05%) Land $3,700 Building $52,600 |
| 2025 | $926.00 | $34,140 Land $2,220 Building $31,920 | $56,900 Land $3,700 Building $53,200 |
| 2023 | $483.00 | $17,820 (-) Land $1,740 Building $16,080 | $29,700 (-) Land $2,900 Building $26,800 |
| 2022 | $483.00 | $17,820 Land $1,740 Building $16,080 | $29,700 Land $2,900 Building $26,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 E Main 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 September 24, 2021 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 55 E Main St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | RICHWOOD WATER DEPT serves 2,480 people · EPA ID WV3303401 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Feb 2023 Corrosion control Jul 2025 Lead public education Mar 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 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 305 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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