Jefferson County property record for 94 Root St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,219 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,217 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer Jan 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-1-0033.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-1-0033.0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,219 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,438 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 171 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 94 ROOT ST |
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| City | HARPERS FERRY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25425-6791 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2/5 AC RUTHERFORD OR LTS 6,7, & PT 1,2,3 BLK M |
| Legal Block | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 6,7 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | HARPERS FERRY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 972601 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Harpers Ferry Historic District listed 1979 · 183 contributing resources · NRIS 79002584 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
94 Root St is owned by an individual who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 4828 SUMMIT POINT RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5158 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 17, 2021 | Gift Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 1271/439 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Property Address | 94 ROOT ST, HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425-6791 |
| Document Number | 1271/439 |
| Book / Page | 1271 / 439 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 39 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100019447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4828 SUMMIT POINT RD, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5158 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 94 ROOT ST, HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425-6791 |
| Document Number | 0000000857 |
| Book / Page | 001200 / 000608 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 857 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 94 Root St was $2,217, up 10.3% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Bolivar Town |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,217.00 (+10.3%) | $173,300 (+11.3%) Land $111,500 Building $61,800 | $288,833 (+11.3%) Land $185,833 Building $103,000 |
| 2025 | $2,010.00 | $155,700 Land $92,900 Building $62,800 | $259,500 Land $154,900 Building $104,600 |
| 2023 | $1,954.00 | $150,800 Land $92,900 Building $57,900 | $251,400 Land $154,900 Building $96,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 94 Root St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1985–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 94 Root 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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | CORPORATION OF HARPERS FERRY serves 2,122 people · EPA ID WV3301912 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2025 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected May 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 18 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 277 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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