Hancock County property record for 552 River St, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,241 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,093 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Transfer Sep 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-CH7C-0238.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH7C-0238.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,241 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,241 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| 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 | 06037013 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 552 RIVER ST |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1347 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 18 CAS TR ADN |
| Legal Subdivision | 02 91 0000-00 6 0014 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
552 River St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2022.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 552 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2023 | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant, Transfer |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 00889/2319 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 552 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| Document Number | 00897/1245 |
| Book / Page | 897 / 1245 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300005556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 552 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 552 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| Document Number | 00889/2319 |
| Book / Page | 889 / 2319 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202200005118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Property Address | 552 RIVER ST, CHESTER, WV 26034-1347 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 858/1108 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 858/1108 |
| Instrument | 201800003123 |
| Name | FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHESTER, WV 26034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2028 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 552 River St was $346 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $43,860 (+4.88%) Land $8,100 Building $35,760 | $73,100 (+4.88%) Land $13,500 Building $59,600 | |
| 2025 | $346.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,820 Land $7,440 Building $34,380 | $69,700 Land $12,400 Building $57,300 |
| 2023 | $325.00 (+2.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,340 (+1.92%) Land $6,960 Building $34,380 | $68,900 (+1.92%) Land $11,600 Building $57,300 |
| 2022 | $318.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,560 Land $6,360 Building $34,200 | $67,600 Land $10,600 Building $57,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 552 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 552 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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