Putnam County property record for 97 Ripple Ln, Buffalo, WV 25033
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,275 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.961 acres (41,861 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,417 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-133-0043.0002 |
| Primary APN | 02-133-0043.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 41,861 sqft (0.961 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00050531 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 RIPPLE LN |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25033-7319 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.961 ACRE 18 MILE CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | MILE CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 20200 |
97 Ripple Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 RIPPLE LN, BUFFALO, WV 25033-7319 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Ripple Ln was $1,417, up 4.4% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,417.00 (+4.42%) | $113,340 (+5.59%) Land $16,140 Building $97,200 | $188,900 (+5.59%) Land $26,900 Building $162,000 |
| 2025 | $1,357.00 | $107,340 Land $14,700 Building $92,640 | $178,900 Land $24,500 Building $154,400 |
| 2023 | $1,127.00 (-6.01%) | $92,820 (-6.69%) Land $12,600 Building $80,220 | $154,700 (-6.69%) Land $21,000 Building $133,700 |
| 2022 | $1,199.00 | $99,480 Land $19,740 Building $79,740 | $165,800 Land $32,900 Building $132,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Ripple Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| 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 97 Ripple Ln is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 43% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: AT&T, Frontier, Xfinity.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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