Hancock County property record for 99 Melody Ln, Chester, WV 26034
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,830 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 5.47 acres (238,273 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,069 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-G8A-0071.0001 |
| Primary APN | 04-G8A-0071.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,830 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 238,273 sqft (5.47 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06205053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 99 MELODY LN |
| City | CHESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26034-1977 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5.47 AC MARKS RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | MARKS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GRANT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 21500 |
99 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 99 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HANCOCK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK FSB |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Property Address | 99 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 99 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Document Number | 00877/2924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Book Page | 877/2924 |
| Instrument | 202100001584 |
| Name | HANCOCK COUNTY SAVINGS BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHESTER, WV 26034 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 99 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Document Number | 00881/2181 |
| Book / Page | 881 / 2181 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100004404 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 99 MELODY LN, CHESTER, WV 26034-1977 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 99 Melody Ln was $1,069, up 6.1% from the year before.
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,069.00 (+6.05%) | $79,290 (+5.17%) Land $22,050 Building $57,240 | $132,150 (+5.3%) Land $36,750 Building $95,400 |
| 2025 | $1,008.00 | $75,390 Land $20,310 Building $55,080 | $125,500 Land $33,700 Building $91,800 |
| 2023 | $938.00 (-2.7%) | $73,650 (-0.89%) Land $17,550 Building $56,100 | $122,600 (-0.89%) Land $29,100 Building $93,500 |
| 2022 | $964.00 | $74,310 Land $17,130 Building $57,180 | $123,700 Land $28,400 Building $95,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 99 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 99 Melody Ln 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 114 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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