Ohio County property record for 79 Gaewood Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,776 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.41 acres (17,860 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,324 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-W90-0033.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-W90-0033.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,776 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,856 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,860 sqft (0.41 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06074730 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 GAEWOOD AVE |
| City | WHEELING |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26003-5032 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | ELM TERRACE SEC 9 L 268 & NE PT 269 |
| Legal Subdivision | ELM TERRACE |
| Jurisdiction | OHIO WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5019 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
79 Gaewood Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2022.
Source: Ohio County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 GAEWOOD AVE, WHEELING, WV 26003-5032 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 001030/616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Gaewood Ave was $1,324 with a homeowner's exemption, up 4.3% from the year before.
Source: Ohio County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Ohio County |
| Municipality | Wheeling City |
| Unified School District | Ohio County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,324.00 (+4.33%) | $109,140 (+3.76%) Land $24,720 Building $84,420 | $181,900 (+3.76%) Land $41,200 Building $140,700 |
| 2025 | $1,269.00 Homeowner's exemption | $105,180 Land $24,720 Building $80,460 | $175,300 Land $41,200 Building $134,100 |
| 2023 | $1,227.00 (-1.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,540 (-0.98%) Land $24,720 Building $77,820 | $170,900 (-0.98%) Land $41,200 Building $129,700 |
| 2022 | $1,250.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,560 Land $24,720 Building $78,840 | $172,600 Land $41,200 Building $131,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Gaewood Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 27 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 17, 2006 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 27 (1978–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 27 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 79 Gaewood Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WHEELING serves 29,899 people · EPA ID WV3303516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Aug 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 113 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 |
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