Mercer County property record for 1228 East Dr, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,052 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.643 acres (28,009 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $625 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-44-0113.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-44-0113.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,052 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,104 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 28,009 sqft (0.643 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06247518 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1228 EAST DR |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-4204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 286-287 SEC 1312 EAST DR |
| Legal Lot Number | 286,287 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
1228 East Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1228 EAST DR, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1228 East Dr was $625 with a homeowner's exemption, up 149% 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 | $625.00 (+149%) | $65,640 (+72.01%) Land $40,560 Building $25,080 | $109,400 (+72.01%) Land $67,600 Building $41,800 |
| 2025 | $251.00 Homeowner's exemption | $38,160 Land $27,180 Building $10,980 | $63,600 Land $45,300 Building $18,300 |
| 2023 | $172.00 Homeowner's exemption | $32,460 Land $7,620 Building $24,840 | $54,100 Land $12,700 Building $41,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1228 East Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005 · 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 | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 1228 East Dr is moderate, ranking above 43% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 43% of the US · above 61% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 90 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Frontier, GigaBeam Networks, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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