Fayette County property record for 68 Shears Ave, Powellton, WV 25161
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,490 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.255 acres (11,108 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $76 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-41S-0015.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-41S-0015.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,490 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,108 sqft (0.255 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 195 ft deep x 57.2 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06284950 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 68 SHEARS AVE |
| City | POWELLTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25161 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 43 SEC 1 POWELLTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
68 Shears Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 345, MONTGOMERY, WV 25136-0345 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0450000375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 68 Shears Ave was $76 with a homeowner's exemption, up 16.9% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette County |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $76.00 (+16.92%) | $25,920 (+2.37%) Land $2,280 Building $23,640 | $43,200 (+2.37%) Land $3,800 Building $39,400 |
| 2025 | $65.00 Homeowner's exemption | $25,320 Land $2,280 Building $23,040 | $42,200 Land $3,800 Building $38,400 |
| 2023 | $45.00 Homeowner's exemption | $23,520 Land $2,100 Building $21,420 | $39,200 Land $3,500 Building $35,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 68 Shears Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2010 · 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 | 7 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 68 Shears Ave is moderate, ranking above 69% 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 | Moderate above 69% of the US · above 85% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 80 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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