Brooke County property record for 153 23rd St, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.056 acres (2,439 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $11,000 (Mar 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $1,040 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 07-W22K-0296.0000 |
| Primary APN | 07-W22K-0296.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 936 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,439 sqft (0.056 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 49 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03700082 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 23RD ST |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-1111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S PT 43 N W L I CO |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1041 |
| Census Tract | 31401 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Wellsburg Historic District listed 1982 · 693 contributing resources · NRIS 82004312 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
153 23rd St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2006.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2121 GENTEEL RIDGE RD, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-2097 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 314 / 544 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 153 23rd St was $1,040, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Municipality | Wellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,040.00 (+1.46%) | $33,180 (+1.28%) Land $2,880 Building $30,300 | $55,300 (+1.28%) Land $4,800 Building $50,500 |
| 2025 | $1,025.00 | $32,760 Land $2,880 Building $29,880 | $54,600 Land $4,800 Building $49,800 |
| 2023 | $990.00 | $31,380 Land $2,880 Building $28,500 | $52,300 Land $4,800 Building $47,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 153 23rd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 32 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 32 in force |
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 153 23rd St 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 |
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 WELLSBURG serves 4,019 people · EPA ID WV3300517 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Dec 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 338 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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