Median estimated market value for properties in this county.
AssessorSearch county dataMcDowell County, WV
McDowell 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 McDowell County, West Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.
Search a McDowell County address or APN
Official sources
McDowell 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 | WV Real Estate Assessment Searchmapwv.gov/assessment/assessment |
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| Property search | WV Real Estate Assessment Searchmapwv.gov/assessment/assessment |
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| Property taxes | McDowell County Sheriff Tax Searchmcdowell.softwaresystems.com |
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| GIS and parcel maps | WV Property Viewer (GIS)www.mapwv.gov/parcel/ |
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| Clerk records | McDowell County Clerkmcdowellcountyclerk.com |
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County data
McDowell 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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| Welch | $32,466 | $8,745 | 0.53% | $158 |
| Iaeger | $34,847 | $9,480 | 0.45% | $146 |
| Northfork | $29,057 | $6,510 | 0.52% | $135 |
| War | $30,847 | $7,320 | 0.50% | $117 |
| Kimball | $29,899 | $6,990 | 0.44% | $121 |
| Paynesville | $35,216 | $9,840 | 0.41% | $153 |
| Anawalt | $30,004 | $7,020 | 0.45% | $120 |
| Jolo | $35,373 | $9,900 | 0.39% | $126 |
| Panther | $34,320 | $9,000 | 0.40% | $117 |
| Raysal | $33,320 | $8,790 | 0.40% | $124 |
FAQ
McDowell County property records FAQ
Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.
Where can I search McDowell County property records by address?
Use the official WV Real Estate Assessment Search to search McDowell County property records by address or parcel number. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to search McDowell County by address or APN.
How do I find the owners of McDowell County properties?
Use the official WV Real Estate Assessment Search 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 McDowell County properties by address or APN.
Where can I verify assessed value in McDowell County?
Use the official WV Real Estate Assessment Search for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.
Where can I look up McDowell County property tax bills or payments?
Use the official McDowell County Sheriff Tax Search for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.
Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in McDowell County?
Use the official McDowell 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 McDowell County?
Use the official WV Property Viewer (GIS) for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.
Can I build a list of McDowell County property owners?
Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.
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