Marion County property record for 118 Watson Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554
| Property Type | Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
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| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,191 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,559 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2018 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-27-0129.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-27-0129.0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Units | 7 Units |
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| Lot Area | 9,191 sqft (0.21 acres) |
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| Terrain | Rolling |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 118 WATSON AVE |
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| City | FAIRMONT |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26554-0198 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Garden / Court Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Legal Description | BLK 6 LS 7-8 WATSON AVE (PLAT 151-14/15) |
| Legal Subdivision | WATSON AVE |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | MARION WV |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fleming-Watson Historic District listed 2001 · 366 contributing resources · NRIS 01001330 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
118 Watson Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company that bought it in November 2018.
Source: Marion County records, as of November 21, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 CLEVELAND AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-1604 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage M C BANK & TRUST CO |
| Mar 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MVB BANK INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0001239630 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MARION WV |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0198 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1211/0701 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2018 |
| Book Page | 1211/0701 |
| Instrument | 201800016235 |
| Name | M C BANK & TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BRIDGEPORT, WV 26330 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | MARION WV |
| Property Address | 118 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0198 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 1239/1020 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1239/1020 |
| Instrument | 202000002519 |
| Name | MVB BANK INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | FAIRMONT, WV 26554 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Watson Ave was $2,559.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion County |
| Municipality | Fairmont City |
| Unified School District | Marion County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,559.00 | $85,740 Land $28,080 Building $57,660 | $142,900 Land $46,800 Building $96,100 |
| 2023 | $2,589.00 (+2.86%) | $87,180 (+3.05%) Land $28,080 Building $59,100 | $145,300 (+3.05%) Land $46,800 Building $98,500 |
| 2022 | $2,517.00 | $84,600 Land $28,080 Building $56,520 | $141,000 Land $46,800 Building $94,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 118 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2024 · 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 Claims | 10 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 118 Watson Ave 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | CITY OF FAIRMONT serves 30,586 people · EPA ID WV3302502 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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