159 Valley St, Salem, WV 26426 Property Records

Harrison County property record for 159 Valley St, Salem, WV 26426

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.246 acres (10,716 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$739 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2017 Mortgage
Feb 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN19-2705-0038.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN19-2705-0038.0000
Alternative APNs
  • 17-19-2705-0038.0000
  • 06168988

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,920 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,172 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialBrick/Stone
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,716 sqft (0.246 acres)
Lot Dimensions160 ft deep x 60 ft wide
TerrainRolling

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06168988
Street Address159 VALLEY ST
CitySALEM
StateWV
Zip26426-1029
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description1 LOT 11252 SQ FT VALLEY ST
JurisdictionHARRISON WV
Township / Civil DivisionSOUTHWEST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract31600

Owner

Source: Harrison County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address159 VALLEY ST, SALEM, WV 26426-1029
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 23, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HARRISON COUNTY BANK
Feb 8, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HARRISON COUNTY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateSep 21, 2015
Transfer Doc1561/1177
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRISON WV
Property Address159 VALLEY ST, SALEM, WV 26426-1029
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000025544
DateAug 23, 2017
Instrument201700025544
Lender
NameHARRISON COUNTY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueAug 17, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARRISON WV
Property Address159 VALLEY ST, SALEM, WV 26426-1029
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000002852
DateFeb 8, 2019
Book Page1396/1040
Instrument201900002852
Lender
NameHARRISON COUNTY BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueFeb 10, 2039
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Harrison County assessment roll, as of October 30, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyHarrison County
MunicipalitySalem City
Unified School DistrictHarrison County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$739.00 (-2.51%)$53,580 (-) Land $12,900 Building $40,680$89,300 (-) Land $21,500 Building $67,800
2025$758.00 (+12.8%)$53,580 (+12.61%) Land $12,900 Building $40,680$89,300 (+12.61%) Land $21,500 Building $67,800
2023$672.00 (+0.15%)$47,580 (+1.28%) Land $12,900 Building $34,680$79,300 (+1.28%) Land $21,500 Building $57,800
2022$671.00$46,980 Land $12,600 Building $34,380$78,300 Land $21,000 Building $57,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 10, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1981–2008)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2008 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, And
Claims by Event
  • Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, And, Jun 2008 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSALEM WATER BOARD
serves 1,630 people · EPA ID WV3301720
Water SourcePurchased surface water from CLARKSBURG WATER BOARD
Last State InspectionMar 2024
Lead1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityTotal trihalomethanes
resolved · Apr 2024
Treatment and ProcedureSanitary survey deficiency not corrected
Jul 2018
Corrosion control
Apr 2017
Lead public education
Dec 2014
Monitoring and Reporting15
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 142 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Glo Fiber
Cable
2,000 / 50
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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