McDowell County property record for 557 Central Ave, Welch, WV 24801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,019 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,934 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $300 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-3-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-3-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,019 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,456 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,934 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 146 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00800601 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 557 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WELCH |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24801-2101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L32 BELLVIEW HTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 953800 |
557 Central Ave, a single family home, is owned by two individuals.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1400 STEWART ST, WELCH, WV 24801-2140 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 557 Central Ave was $300, up 1% from the year before.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Welch City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $300.00 (+1.01%) | $9,900 (+0.61%) Land $540 Building $9,360 | $16,500 (+0.61%) Land $900 Building $15,600 |
| 2025 | $297.00 | $9,840 Land $540 Building $9,300 | $16,400 Land $900 Building $15,500 |
| 2023 | $295.00 | $9,840 Land $540 Building $9,300 | $16,400 Land $900 Building $15,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Central Ave 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 June 16, 2005 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 97 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 97 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, 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 557 Central Ave is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 87% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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 | CITY OF WELCH serves 2,907 people · EPA ID WV3302421 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Oct 2025 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 13 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 43 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
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