Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataKanawha County, WV
Kanawha County, WV assessor property search and records
Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Kanawha County, West Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
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Official sources
Kanawha County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources
Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.
| Record type | Official source | Notes |
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| Assessed values | Kanawha County Assessor Property Inquirykanawhacountyassessor.com/data-inquiry |
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| Deeds and recorded documents | Kanawha County Clerkkanawha.us/county-clerk/ |
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| Property taxes | Kanawha County Sheriff's Tax Divisionwww.kanawhasheriff.us/tax-2/ |
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| GIS and parcel maps | Kanawha County Parcel Viewerkanawhacountyassessorgis.com/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/ |
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| Permits and building records | Kanawha County Planning & Developmentkanawha.us/about-us/commission-departments/planning-development/ |
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| Zoning and land use | Kanawha County Planning & Development Zoningkanawha.us/about-us/commission-departments/planning-development/ |
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County data
Kanawha County tax rates and property values
County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.
Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.
AssessorSearch county dataMedian effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.
AssessorSearch county dataCity property data
Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.
| City | Median estimated value | Median assessed value | Median effective property tax rate | Median tax amount |
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| Charleston | $145,802 | $69,815 | 0.67% | $1,031 |
| Saint Albans | $126,850 | $61,020 | 0.64% | $912 |
| South Charleston | $153,693 | $73,200 | 0.71% | $1,172 |
| Elkview | $175,272 | $72,330 | 0.50% | $887 |
| Dunbar | $103,639 | $49,680 | 0.74% | $829 |
| Nitro | $122,850 | $58,740 | 0.69% | $930 |
| Clendenin | $122,721 | $52,950 | 0.54% | $671 |
| Belle | $113,244 | $53,250 | 0.58% | $716 |
| Alum Creek | $122,923 | $54,480 | 0.55% | $726 |
| Tornado | $144,713 | $60,480 | 0.49% | $737 |
FAQ
Kanawha County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search Kanawha County property records by address?
Use the official Kanawha County Assessor Property Inquiry to search Kanawha County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search Kanawha County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of Kanawha County properties?
Use the official Kanawha County Assessor Property Inquiry for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Kanawha County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in Kanawha County?
Use the official Kanawha County Assessor Property Inquiry for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up Kanawha County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official Kanawha County Sheriff's Tax Division for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Kanawha County?
Use the official Kanawha County Clerk for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.
Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Kanawha County?
Use the official Kanawha County Parcel Viewer for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Where can I search permits or zoning in Kanawha County?
Use Kanawha County Planning & Development for permits and Kanawha County Planning & Development Zoning for zoning or land-use records. City properties may require city-specific permit or planning portals.
Can I build a list of Kanawha County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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