Hancock County property record for 78 Preakness Dr, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,414 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.275 acres (11,979 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $536 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-G11H-0053.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-G11H-0053.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,414 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,828 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 11,979 sqft (0.275 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06017053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 PREAKNESS DR |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 36 T & C EST 1ST ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
Source: Hancock County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 PREAKNESS DR, CHESTER, WV 26034-1803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $536.00 (+8.28%) | ||
| 2025 | $495.00 (+0.61%) Homeowner's exemption | $57,060 (-2.66%) Land $8,220 Building $48,840 | $95,100 (-2.66%) Land $13,700 Building $81,400 |
| 2023 | $492.00 (-35.26%) Homeowner's exemption | $58,620 (-) Land $7,680 Building $50,940 | $97,700 (-) Land $12,800 Building $84,900 |
| 2022 | $760.00 | $58,620 Land $7,680 Building $50,940 | $97,700 Land $12,800 Building $84,900 |
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 April 19, 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
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 | 0.02% 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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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