Jefferson County property record for 159 Prospect Ave, Charles Town, WV 25414
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1942 |
| Lot Size | 0.244 acres (10,629 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,700,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,533 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-10A-0120.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-10A-0120.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1942 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1942 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 10,629 sqft (0.244 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | CHARLES TOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25414-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 6 #4 PT #3 |
| Legal Block | 4,6 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLES TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 972506 |
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 120 N GEORGE ST, 300, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1557 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer PARAGOULD TITLE COMPANY, PARAGON TITLE COMPANY |
| Dec 10, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer BANK OF CHARLESTOWN |
| Dec 3, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF CHARLESTOWN |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20254390 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1344 / 295 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 001315/564 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Property Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1162 |
| Document Number | 001315/564 |
| Book / Page | 1315 / 564 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300014564 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | PARAGOULD TITLE COMPANY, PARAGON TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Property Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000014486 |
| Book / Page | 001216 / 000137 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14486 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $495.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE CHARLES TOWN WV 254141162, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1162 |
| Document Number | 14483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002207/000672 |
| Instrument | 14483 |
| Name | BANK OF CHARLESTOWN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000014483 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 PROSPECT AVE CHARLES TOWN WV 254141162, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-1162 |
| Document Number | 0000014483 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2018 |
| Book Page | 002207/000672 |
| Instrument | 14483 |
| Name | BANK OF CHARLESTOWN |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 9, 2033 |
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,533.00 (+26.8%) | $132,900 (+7.09%) Land $59,200 Building $73,700 | $221,500 (+7.06%) Land $98,667 Building $122,833 |
| 2025 | $1,209.00 (+7.85%) Homeowner's exemption | $124,100 (+6.98%) Land $50,400 Building $73,700 | $206,900 (+7.04%) Land $84,000 Building $122,900 |
| 2023 | $1,121.00 Homeowner's exemption | $116,000 Land $49,000 Building $67,000 | $193,300 Land $81,700 Building $111,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 99.2% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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