Hancock County property record for 854 Phoenix Ave, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,584 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,006 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $506 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Transfer Aug 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-CH3R-0012.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-CH3R-0012.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,584 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,584 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 3,006 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06029898 |
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| Street Address | 854 PHOENIX AVE |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1335 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 94 S S L CO PHOE AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | THE SOUTH SIDE LAND COMPANY |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
854 Phoenix Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 854 PHOENIX AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1335 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2018 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 27, 2018 | Correction Deed |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 00857/1051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Property Address | 854 PHOENIX AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1335 |
| Document Number | 857/1051 |
| Book / Page | 857 / 1051 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 36&37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201800002404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| 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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| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2018 |
| Property Address | 854 PHOENIX AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034-1335 |
| Document Number | 859/0115 |
| Book / Page | 859 / 0115 |
| Map Reference | MB 1 PG 36&37 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 201800003620 |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
The 2026 property tax bill for 854 Phoenix Ave was $506 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.7% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Chester City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $506.00 (+7.66%) | $51,720 (+4.23%) Land $6,000 Building $45,720 | $86,200 (+4.23%) Land $10,000 Building $76,200 |
| 2025 | $470.00 Homeowner's exemption | $49,620 Land $5,520 Building $44,100 | $82,700 Land $9,200 Building $73,500 |
| 2023 | $445.00 (+0.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,200 (+1.36%) Land $5,100 Building $44,100 | $82,000 (+1.36%) Land $8,500 Building $73,500 |
| 2022 | $441.00 Homeowner's exemption | $48,540 Land $4,440 Building $44,100 | $80,900 Land $7,400 Building $73,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 854 Phoenix Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 854 Phoenix 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 177 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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