Barbour County property record for 79 Chestnut St, Philippi, WV 26416
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.141 acres (6,142 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $131 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 08-10-0036.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-10-0036.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 864 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,142 sqft (0.141 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 131 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00803910 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | PHILIPPI |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26416-1627 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LT CHESTNUT ST |
| Jurisdiction | BARBOUR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 965600 |
Source: Barbour County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 ELK CREEK RD, PHILIPPI, WV 26416-8049 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 278942 |
| Deed Book / Page | 561 / 149 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BARBOUR WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 CHESTNUT ST, PHILIPPI, WV 26416-1627 |
| Document Number | 000561/149 |
| Book / Page | 561 / 149 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 3, 2024 |
| Instrument | 278942 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 ELK CREEK RD, PHILIPPI, WV 26416-8049 |
Source: Barbour County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Barbour County |
| Municipality | Philippi City |
| Unified School District | Barbour County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $131.00 (+25.96%) | $7,320 (+25.77%) Land $4,560 Building $2,760 | $12,200 (+25.77%) Land $7,600 Building $4,600 |
| 2023 | $104.00 | $5,820 Land $4,560 Building $1,260 | $9,700 Land $7,600 Building $2,100 |
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 May 3, 2011 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 101 (1985–2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 101 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · river or lake 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 | 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 PHILIPPI serves 3,544 people · EPA ID WV3300104 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Sep 2024 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jul 2024 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Dec 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 15 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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