Mercer County property record for 1040 James St, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,413 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $83,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $858 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-43-0108.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-43-0108.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,413 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 147 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06169022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1040 JAMES ST |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-4534 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 SEC 895 FARMER |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 2100 |
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1040 JAMES ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4534 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 24, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 12, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2014566971 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1001 / 638 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $858.00 (-3.05%) | $62,640 (-2.16%) Land $8,880 Building $53,760 | $104,400 (-2.16%) Land $14,800 Building $89,600 |
| 2025 | $885.00 (+13.03%) | $64,020 (+13.27%) Land $8,880 Building $55,140 | $106,700 (+13.27%) Land $14,800 Building $91,900 |
| 2023 | $783.00 | $56,520 Land $5,400 Building $51,120 | $94,200 Land $9,000 Building $85,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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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