688 Central Ave, Welch, WV 24801 Property Records

McDowell County property record for 688 Central Ave, Welch, WV 24801

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.114 acres (4,966 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$3,000 (Sep 2018)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN15-3-0114.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN15-3-0114.0000
Alternative APNs
  • 27-15-3-0114.0000
  • 00801070

Exterior

Lot Area4,966 sqft (0.114 acres)
Lot Dimensions124 ft deep x 40 ft wide
TerrainSteep

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number00801070
Street Address688 CENTRAL AVE
CityWELCH
StateWV
Zip24801-2104
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionL32 BL B PARK ADN SS 2019-2018
Legal SubdivisionPARK ADD
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionMCDOWELL WV
Township / Civil DivisionBROWNS CREEK
Census Block Group2
Census Block2026
Census Tract953800

Owner

Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 663, WELCH, WV 24801-0663
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionMCDOWELL WV
Recording DateMar 18, 2022
Property Address688 CENTRAL AVE, WELCH, WV 24801-2104
Document Number000639/413
Book / Page639 / 413
Map ReferenceMB 11 PG 150
Instrument DateMar 18, 2022
Instrument202200000787
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$92.40
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 663, SKYGUSTY, WV 24801-0663

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyMcDowell County
MunicipalityWelch City
Unified School DistrictMcDowell County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$240 (-) Land $240$400 (-) Land $400
2025$240 (-) Land $240$400 (-) Land $400
2023Additional exemption filed$240 Land $240$400 Land $400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2005 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 21 policies
Nearby Flood Policies21 in force
Nearby Flood Claims97 (1978–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA21 of 97
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides, Feb 2025 · 4 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides, Jun 2010 · 32 claims
  • Severe Storms, Flooding And Landslides, May 2002 · 30 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 66% of the US · above 83% of West Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemCITY OF WELCH
serves 2,907 people · EPA ID WV3302421
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2022
Lead1 ppb (2021–2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureColiform assessment
Oct 2025
Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected
Aug 2022
Monitoring and Reporting13
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Glo Fiber
Fiber
1,000 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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