Preston County property record for 174 Lemon Ave, Masontown, WV 26542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 960 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-3-0002.0001 |
| Primary APN | 13-3-0002.0001 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06161743 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 174 LEMON AVE |
| City | MASONTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26542-1703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2 BLK T HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Block | T |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIRST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 963900 |
174 Lemon Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in September 2020.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 142, MASONTOWN, WV 26542-0142 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 000831/903 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 174 LEMON AVE, MASONTOWN, WV 26542-1703 |
| Document Number | 000831/903 |
| Book / Page | 831 / 903 |
| Map Reference | INS 31270 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 21609617 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2025 property tax bill for 174 Lemon Ave was $215 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $215.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,100 Land $4,800 Building $36,300 | $68,500 Land $8,000 Building $60,500 |
| 2023 | $276.00 Homeowner's exemption | $41,100 Land $4,800 Building $36,300 | $68,500 Land $8,000 Building $60,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 174 Lemon 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 174 Lemon Ave 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 | 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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