Nicholas County property record for 85 E Main St, Richwood, WV 26261
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,626 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $129 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-6-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-6-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,626 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,576 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00627680 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 E MAIN ST |
| City | RICHWOOD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26261-1105 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Legal Description | BLK E LOT 15 MAIN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BEAVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 950500 |
85 E Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Nicholas County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 E MAIN ST, RICHWOOD, WV 26261-1105 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0564000487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Recording Date | Feb 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 85 E MAIN ST, RICHWOOD, WV 26261-1105 |
| Document Number | 000536/666 |
| Book / Page | 536 / 666 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2021 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 85 E Main St was $129 with exemptions applied, down 3% from the year before.
Source: Nicholas County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Municipality | Richwood City |
| Unified School District | Nicholas County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129.00 (-3.01%) | $29,520 (-1.01%) Land $2,220 Building $27,300 | $49,200 Land $3,700 Building $45,500 |
| 2025 | $133.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $29,820 Land $2,220 Building $27,600 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $8,400 Land $2,220 Building $6,180 | $14,000 Land $3,700 Building $10,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 E Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 37 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 24, 2021 · 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 | 8 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 37 (1979–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 37 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · 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 85 E Main St 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 | 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 | RICHWOOD WATER DEPT serves 2,480 people · EPA ID WV3303401 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 19 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Turbidity resolved · Aug 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Feb 2023 Corrosion control Jul 2025 Lead public education Mar 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 31 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 295 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Glo Fiber Cable | 1,200 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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