Raleigh County property record for 140 Merrill St, Lester, WV 25865
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,536 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 2.22 acres (96,703 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $133 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-4-0083.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-4-0083.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,536 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,536 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 96,703 sqft (2.22 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06208720 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 140 MERRILL ST |
| City | LESTER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 2.22 AC LESTER (RESIDENCE) |
| Jurisdiction | RALEIGH WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2060 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Raleigh County records, as of December 1, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 292, LESTER, WV 25865-0292 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 24, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | May 24, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 0050801871 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Raleigh County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Raleigh County |
| Municipality | Lester Town |
| Unified School District | Raleigh County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $133.00 (+75%) Homeowner's exemption | $29,220 (+15.68%) Land $6,480 Building $22,740 | $51,600 (+14.67%) Land $13,700 Building $37,900 |
| 2023 | $76.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $25,260 Land $6,480 Building $18,780 | $45,000 Land $13,700 Building $31,300 |
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 July 15, 2014 · 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 Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 32 (1987–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 32 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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 | 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 | LESTER MUNICIPAL WATER WORKS serves 665 people · EPA ID WV3304115 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from RALEIGH COUNTY PSD ARNETT |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | 14 ppb (2020–2022) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2025 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Jun 2024 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 23 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
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