Kanawha County property record for 623 Simms St, Charleston, WV 25302
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.062 acres (2,701 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $21,750 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $563 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 12-25-0173.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-25-0173.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 2,701 sqft (0.062 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06563694 |
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| Street Address | 623 SIMMS ST |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25302-1924 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | PT LTS 14-15 BK 3 GLENWOOD ADN 30X90 SIMMS ST 623A-B 2 IMPS |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD ADN |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Luna Park Historic District listed 2012 · 446 contributing resources · NRIS 12000181 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
623 Simms St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of November 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4202 VIRGINIA AVE SE, CHARLESTON, WV 25304-1702 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0030580387 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 623 Simms St was $563.
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Kanawha County |
| Municipality | Charleston City |
| Unified School District | Kanawha County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $563.00 | $17,520 Land $7,140 Building $10,380 | $29,200 Land $11,900 Building $17,300 |
| 2023 | $992.00 | $30,840 (+5.76%) Land $7,140 Building $23,700 | $51,400 (+5.76%) Land $11,900 Building $39,500 |
| 2022 | $29,160 Land $7,140 Building $22,020 | $48,600 Land $11,900 Building $36,700 | |
| 2021 | $934.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 623 Simms St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 67 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 67 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 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 623 Simms 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 | None beyond 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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 2,000 / 200 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Alpha Technologies, local2u, T-Mobile.
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