Preston County property record for 156 Locust Ave, Masontown, WV 26542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,836 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $431 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-3-0028.0000 |
| Primary APN | 13-3-0028.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,836 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 7,492 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09200764 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 156 LOCUST AVE |
| City | MASONTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1/2 LOT 5 & LOT 6 BLK P HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIRST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 963900 |
156 Locust Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 9, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 243, MASONTOWN, WV 26542-0243 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 000869/736 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 156 LOCUST AVE, MASONTOWN, WV 26542 |
| Document Number | 000869/736 |
| Book / Page | 869 / 736 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 ENV 104B |
| Instrument Date | Feb 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 21642587 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 243, MASONTOWN, WV 26542-0243 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 156 Locust Ave was $431 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Masontown Town |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $431.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,280 Land $3,960 Building $58,320 | $103,800 Land $6,600 Building $97,200 |
| 2023 | $553.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,280 Land $3,960 Building $58,320 | $103,800 Land $6,600 Building $97,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 156 Locust Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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 156 Locust 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 | MASONTOWN WATER WORKS serves 2,239 people · EPA ID WV3303909 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MORGANTOWN UTILITY BOARD |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Prodigi Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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