McDowell County property record for 709 Central Ave, Welch, WV 24801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.108 acres (4,704 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-3-0129.0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-3-0129.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 4,704 sqft (0.108 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 143 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Steep |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00800436 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 709 CENTRAL AVE |
| City | WELCH |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24801-2105 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W PT L4 PARK ADN WELCH |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK ADDITION |
| Jurisdiction | MCDOWELL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BROWNS CREEK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 953800 |
709 Central Ave is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: McDowell County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 213 SPRUCE ST, WELCH, WV 24801-1304 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000002196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 709 Central Ave was $6, up 1% from the year before.
Source: McDowell County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | McDowell County |
| Municipality | Welch City |
| Unified School District | McDowell County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.00 (+1%) | $200 (-) Land $200 | $333 (+11%) Land $333 |
| 2025 | $3.00 | $200 Land $200 | $300 Land $300 |
| 2023 | $3.00 | $200 Land $200 | $300 Land $300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 709 Central Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 16, 2005 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 21 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 21 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 97 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 21 of 97 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 709 Central Ave is moderate, ranking above 66% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 66% of the US · above 83% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF WELCH serves 2,907 people · EPA ID WV3302421 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2022 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Coliform assessment Oct 2025 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Aug 2022 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 13 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 158 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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