Putnam County property record for 598 Cain Hill Rd, Buffalo, WV 25033
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $36,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $279 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-133-0073.0001 |
| Primary APN | 02-133-0073.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 3 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00001104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 598 CAIN HILL RD |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25033-7345 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 AC HARMON LD |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1066 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
598 Cain Hill Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 211 UPPER RAMBLING HILLS RD, ELKVIEW, WV 25071-8937 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 616 / 566 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0454000798 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 598 Cain Hill Rd was $279, up 73.3% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $279.00 (+73.29%) | $11,160 (-12.68%) Land $8,580 Building $2,580 | $18,600 (-12.68%) Land $14,300 Building $4,300 |
| 2025 | $161.00 | $12,780 Land $7,860 Building $4,920 | $21,300 Land $13,100 Building $8,200 |
| 2023 | $183.00 (-26.51%) | $15,120 (-26.96%) Land $10,800 Building $4,320 | $25,200 (-26.96%) Land $18,000 Building $7,200 |
| 2022 | $249.00 | $20,700 Land $16,500 Building $4,200 | $34,500 Land $27,500 Building $7,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 598 Cain Hill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · 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 |
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 598 Cain Hill Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.06% 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 | 0.06% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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