Nicholas County property record for 56 E Main St, Richwood, WV 26261
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.115 acres (5,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-5-0392.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-5-0392.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,009 sqft (0.115 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 500 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00634360 |
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| Street Address | 56 E MAIN ST |
| City | RICHWOOD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26261-1122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK C LOT 5 E MAIN ST |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1056 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
56 E Main St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Nicholas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 127 BOTTLE PLANT RD, CRAIGSVILLE, WV 26205-8768 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 E Main St was $357.
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 | $357.00 | $26,340 (-) Land $2,280 Building $24,060 | $43,900 (-) Land $3,800 Building $40,100 |
| 2025 | $357.00 | $26,340 Land $2,280 Building $24,060 | $43,900 Land $3,800 Building $40,100 |
| 2023 | $330.00 | $24,360 (-) Land $2,280 Building $22,080 | $40,600 (-) Land $3,800 Building $36,800 |
| 2022 | $330.00 | $24,360 Land $2,280 Building $22,080 | $40,600 Land $3,800 Building $36,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 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 56 E Main 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: 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 295 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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