Brooke County property record for 196 Ellen Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,656 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 1.62 acres (70,567 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,530 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-CC29-0042.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-CC29-0042.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,656 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,298 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 70,567 sqft (1.62 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03403187 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 196 ELLEN DR |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-2249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT #13 GREEN ACRES SECTION ONE 1.62 AC |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 31600 |
196 Ellen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 ELLEN DR, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-2249 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Ellen Dr was $1,530 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.6% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,530.00 (-0.58%) | $136,160 (-0.63%) Land $17,180 Building $118,980 | $226,933 (+7.5%) Land $28,633 Building $198,300 |
| 2025 | $1,539.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,020 Land $19,720 Building $117,300 | $211,100 Land $15,600 Building $195,500 |
| 2023 | $1,474.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,020 Land $19,300 Building $111,720 | $201,800 Land $15,600 Building $186,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Ellen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 | 2 (1996–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 196 Ellen Dr 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 | WASHINGTON PIKE PSD serves 2,967 people · EPA ID WV3300515 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CITY OF WELLSBURG |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Also Mapped Here | FOLLANSBEE HOOVERSON HEIGHTS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 64 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County Cable Cable | 400 / 40 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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