Preston County property record for 170 Main St, Bretz, WV 26524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,240 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $319 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-30-0006.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-30-0006.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06120903 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 MAIN ST |
| City | BRETZ |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26524-4513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 & HOUSE 2081 BRETZ |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIRST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 963900 |
170 Main St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Preston County records, as of October 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 283, REEDSVILLE, WV 26547-0283 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Main St was $319.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $319.00 | $41,460 Land $9,420 Building $32,040 | $69,100 Land $15,700 Building $53,400 |
| 2023 | $436.00 | $41,160 Land $9,000 Building $32,160 | $68,600 Land $15,000 Building $53,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Main St 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 170 Main St is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 serves 3,455 people · EPA ID WV3303912 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Dichloromethane resolved · Oct 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019 Turbidity resolved · Nov 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jan 2023 Coliform assessment May 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 20 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 124 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 |
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