Kanawha County property record for 555 Simms St, Saint Albans, WV 25177
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 764 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-4-0002.0001 |
| Primary APN | 16-4-0002.0001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 764 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,528 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07314355 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 555 SIMMS ST |
| City | SAINT ALBANS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25177-1613 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 43/100A MARTINS BR |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 13800 |
555 Simms St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in September 2012.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 555 SIMMS ST, SAINT ALBANS, WV 25177-1613 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 1, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0028300987 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Homeowner's exemption | $19,210 Land $9,730 Building $9,480 | $32,000 Land $16,200 Building $15,800 |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed | $18,370 (+3.38%) Land $9,490 Building $8,880 | $30,600 (+3.38%) Land $15,800 Building $14,800 |
| 2022 | $17,770 Land $9,490 Building $8,280 | $29,600 Land $15,800 Building $13,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 555 Simms St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1989–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · 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 555 Simms St is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 55% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% 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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 35 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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