Fayette County property record for 8 Howard Ave, Smithers, WV 25186
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,122 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,833 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $67,500 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $466 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 11-4-0171.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-4-0171.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,122 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,244 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 3,833 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 40.2 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07004305 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 HOWARD AVE |
| City | SMITHERS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 16 BLK 3 LBP 1 ST ADD 371/616 |
| Legal Subdivision | ST ADD |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3037 |
| Census Tract | 20800 |
8 Howard Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 181, CANNELTON, WV 25036-0181 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Howard Ave was $466, up 3.8% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette County |
| Municipality | Smithers City |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $466.00 (+3.79%) | $28,200 (+0.64%) Land $4,020 Building $24,180 | $47,000 (+0.64%) Land $6,700 Building $40,300 |
| 2025 | $449.00 | $28,020 Land $4,020 Building $24,000 | $46,700 Land $6,700 Building $40,000 |
| 2023 | $409.00 | $26,820 Land $3,900 Building $22,920 | $44,700 Land $6,500 Building $38,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8 Howard Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2010 · 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 File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1978–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2022 · Severe Storms, 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 8 Howard Ave is moderate, ranking above 69% 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 69% of the US · above 85% 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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 130 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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