172 3rd St, Bretz, WV 26524 Property Records

Preston County property record for 172 3rd St, Bretz, WV 26524

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.214 acres (9,322 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$48,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$164 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Mortgage
Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN02-30-0069.0002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN02-30-0069.0002
Alternative APNs
  • 39-02-30-0069.0002
  • 09082681

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,456 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,912 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area9,322 sqft (0.214 acres)
Lot Dimensions139 ft deep x 67 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerSeptic
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number09082681
Street Address172 3RD ST
CityBRETZ
StateWV
Zip26524-4503
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLOT 96 BRETZ
Legal Subdivision02 91 0000-00 30 0069
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number96
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Township / Civil DivisionFIRST
Census Block Group1
Census Block1008
Census Tract963900

Owner

Source: Preston County records, as of October 16, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address172 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 21, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
WEPCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sep 21, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WEPCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Sep 30, 2019Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 21, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 7, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202621663319
Deed Book / Page902 / 67
Prior Transfer DateSep 18, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc822/583
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateSep 21, 2026
Property Address172 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503
Document Number0021663320
Book / Page696 / 541
Instrument DateSep 18, 2026
Instrument202621663320
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address132 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503

Mortgage

Document Number0021663320,
DateSep 21, 2026
Book Page696/541
Instrument202621663320
Lender
NameWEPCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueOct 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateSep 21, 2026
Property Address172 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503
Document Number0021663319
Book / Page902 / 67
Instrument DateSep 18, 2026
Instrument202621663319
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 16, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$26,664.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address172 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503

Mortgage

Document Number0021663320,
DateSep 21, 2026
Instrument202621663320
Lender
NameWEPCO FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueOct 1, 2036
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

September 2019: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateSep 30, 2019
Property Address172 3RD ST, BRETZ, WV 26524-4503
Document Number822/583
Book / Page822 / 583
Map ReferenceDB 268 PG 337
Instrument DateSep 18, 2019
Instrument21601302
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2134 FAIRVIEW RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8480

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston County
Unified School DistrictPreston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$164.00 (-28.38%) Homeowner's exemption$41,340 (-0.72%) Land $2,520 Building $38,820$68,900 (-0.72%) Land $4,200 Building $64,700
2023$229.00 Homeowner's exemption$41,640 Land $2,520 Building $39,120$69,400 Land $4,200 Building $65,200

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 8, 2018 · 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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1979)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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

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 Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemPRESTON COUNTY PSD 1
serves 3,455 people · EPA ID WV3303912
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityDichloromethane
resolved · Oct 2019
Total trihalomethanes
resolved · Jan 2019
Turbidity
resolved · Nov 2018
Treatment and ProcedureOrganic carbon removal
Jan 2023
Coliform assessment
May 2017
Monitoring and Reporting20
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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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