Jefferson County property record for 896 King Lear Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,347 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-9C-0009.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-9C-0009.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,980 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 323 ft deep x 339 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 896 KING LEAR DR |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLES TOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25414-4747 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SEC 12,#1211, 1212 AVON BEND |
| Legal Subdivision | AVON BEND SECTION 12 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | KABLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1047 |
| Census Tract | 972800 |
896 King Lear Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 896 KING LEAR DR, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-4747 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 896 KING LEAR DR, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-4747 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 896 KING LEAR DR, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-4747 |
| Document Number | 002370/673 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2370/673 |
| Instrument | 202100006991 |
| Name | BANK OF CHARLES TOWN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 896 King Lear Dr was $2,347 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,347.00 (+6.01%) | $223,500 (+6.13%) Land $101,200 Building $122,300 | $372,500 (+6.1%) Land $168,667 Building $203,833 |
| 2025 | $2,214.00 Homeowner's exemption | $210,600 Land $88,300 Building $122,300 | $351,100 Land $147,200 Building $203,900 |
| 2023 | $1,862.00 Homeowner's exemption | $179,500 Land $85,700 Building $93,800 | $299,200 Land $142,900 Building $156,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 896 King Lear Dr 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 July 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 20 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 20 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 28 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 28 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 896 King Lear Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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