Preston County property record for 198 Lemon Ave, Masontown, WV 26542
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.667 acres (29,055 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $346 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-3-0001.0000 |
| Primary APN | 13-3-0001.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,040 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 29,055 sqft (0.667 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 175 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06162261 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 LEMON AVE |
| City | MASONTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26542 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK U LOT (.667) (5 LOTS) HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | HARTLEY ADD |
| Legal Block | U |
| Legal Lot Number | 667 5 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIRST |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 963900 |
198 Lemon Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 236, MASONTOWN, WV 26542-0236 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000847541 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 198 LEMON AVE, MASONTOWN, WV 26542 |
| Document Number | 000847/541 |
| Book / Page | 847 / 541 |
| Map Reference | DB 358 PG 653 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21625433 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 198 Lemon Ave was $346.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $346.00 | $33,960 Land $9,180 Building $24,780 | $56,600 Land $15,300 Building $41,300 |
| 2023 | $179.00 Homeowner's exemption | $33,720 Land $9,180 Building $24,540 | $56,200 Land $15,300 Building $40,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 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 198 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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