Mercer County property record for 1005 James St, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,780 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.563 acres (24,524 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $849 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-43-0134.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-43-0134.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,780 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,780 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 24,524 sqft (0.563 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 200 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06158579 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1005 JAMES ST |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-4533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 19-20-21 SEC 896 JAMES |
| Legal Lot Number | 19-21 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
1005 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1005 JAMES ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1005 James St was $849 with a homeowner's exemption, up 75.4% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Bluefield City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $849.00 (+75.41%) | $81,960 (+48.96%) Land $37,320 Building $44,640 | $136,600 (+48.96%) Land $62,200 Building $74,400 |
| 2025 | $484.00 Homeowner's exemption | $55,020 Land $37,320 Building $17,700 | $91,700 Land $62,200 Building $29,500 |
| 2023 | $375.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,040 Land $11,940 Building $35,100 | $78,400 Land $19,900 Building $58,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1005 James St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1005 James St is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 BLUEFIELD DISTRICT private · serves 12,174 people · EPA ID WV3302835 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GigaBeam Networks.
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