Mercer County property record for 1229 East Dr, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.185 acres (8,059 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Jul 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,095 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-44-0107.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-44-0107.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,059 sqft (0.185 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06185889 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1229 EAST DR |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-4203 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 301 SEC 1312 EAST DR 70 X 115 VACATION HOME |
| Legal Lot Number | 301 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
1229 East Dr is owned by an individual who bought it in July 2019.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5956 BROKEN BOW LN, PORT ORANGE, FL 32127-7580 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 17, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 26, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1229 East Dr was $1,095, up 8.7% 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 | $1,095.00 (+8.74%) | $39,960 (+9.72%) Land $16,080 Building $23,880 | $66,600 (+9.72%) Land $26,800 Building $39,800 |
| 2025 | $1,007.00 | $36,420 Land $16,080 Building $20,340 | $60,700 Land $26,800 Building $33,900 |
| 2023 | $993.00 | $35,820 Land $5,520 Building $30,300 | $59,700 Land $9,200 Building $50,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1229 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 1229 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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