Preston County property record for 204 3rd St, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,460 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.342 acres (14,898 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $184 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-6-0055.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-6-0055.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,460 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,460 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,898 sqft (0.342 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06202619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 204 3RD ST |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764-1462 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK 6 LOTS 4-8-10 SHAW ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW ADD |
| Legal Block | 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-8,10 8 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SECOND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1051 |
| Census Tract | 964200 |
204 3rd St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 204 3RD ST, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1462 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000W48800 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 204 3rd St was $184 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Terra Alta Town |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,920 Land $4,860 Building $39,060 | $73,200 Land $8,100 Building $65,100 |
| 2023 | $311.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,420 Land $4,860 Building $37,560 | $70,700 Land $8,100 Building $62,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 204 3rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
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 Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · river or lake flooding |
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 204 3rd St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | TERRA ALTA WATER WORKS serves 1,856 people · EPA ID WV3303917 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Feb 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 128 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 |
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