Kanawha County property record for 705 Simms St, Charleston, WV 25302
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,806 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.092 acres (4,008 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $25,000 (Jan 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,289 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 12-25-0077.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-25-0077.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,806 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,512 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,008 sqft (0.092 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06610884 |
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| Street Address | 705 SIMMS ST |
| City | CHARLESTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25302-1725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | LT 74 LUNA PK ADN 40X100 SIMMS ST |
| Legal Subdivision | LUNA PK ADN |
| Legal Block | 74 |
| Legal Lot Number | 74 |
| Jurisdiction | KANAWHA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 4 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| 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.
Source: Kanawha County records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1016 COBB ST, SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV 25309-2306 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jan 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 21, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2868 / 239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Kanawha County assessment roll, as of November 6, 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 | $1,289.00 (+5.31%) | $40,080 (+5.36%) Land $8,640 Building $31,440 | $66,800 (+5.36%) Land $14,400 Building $52,400 |
| 2023 | $1,224.00 (+5.52%) | $38,040 (+5.49%) Land $8,640 Building $29,400 | $63,400 (+5.49%) Land $14,400 Building $49,000 |
| 2022 | $1,160.00 | $36,060 Land $8,640 Building $27,420 | $60,100 Land $14,400 Building $45,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 22, 2023 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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