Jefferson County property record for 203 Preston Pl, Ranson, WV 25438
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,452 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,011 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,928 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-5-0001.0001 |
| Primary APN | 08-5-0001.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,452 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 400 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,011 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 203 PRESTON PL |
|---|---|
| City | RANSON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25438-1479 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 116 LT 2 PRESTON COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | SITE PLAN PRESTON COURT LOTS |
| Legal Block | 116 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CHARLES TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 972401 |
203 Preston Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2015.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 203 PRESTON PL, RANSON, WV 25438-1479 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 30, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201514248 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1162 / 4849 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014248 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 203 PRESTON PL, RANSON, WV 25438-1479 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 PRESTON PL, RANSON, WV 25438-1479 |
| Document Number | 002406/157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2406/157 |
| Instrument | 202100014702 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 203 PRESTON PL, RANSON, WV 25438-1479 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 203 PRESTON PL, RANSON, WV 25438-1479 |
| Document Number | 002457/260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 2457/260 |
| Instrument | 202200006072 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Preston Pl was $1,928, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Municipality | Ranson Corporation |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,928.00 (+5.76%) | $140,300 (+7.67%) Land $50,100 Building $90,200 | $233,833 (+7.66%) Land $83,500 Building $150,333 |
| 2025 | $1,823.00 | $130,300 Land $39,000 Building $91,300 | $217,200 Land $65,000 Building $152,200 |
| 2023 | $1,758.00 | $124,000 Land $39,000 Building $85,000 | $206,700 Land $65,000 Building $141,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 203 Preston Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · 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 Claims | 3 (1979–1985) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1985 · rainfall accumulation |
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 203 Preston Pl is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 445 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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