Mercer County property record for 208 Blake Ave, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,542 sqft · built 1927 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Apr 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,199 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-9-0303.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-9-0303.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,542 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1927 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1927 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06068943 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 BLAKE AVE |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 A COLLEGE EXT |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE STREET EXTENSION |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3032 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
208 Blake Ave is owned by a company that bought it in April 2012.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 333 WILLOW OAK DR, PRINCETON, WV 24739-8727 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 974 / 763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Blake Ave was $1,199, up 18.4% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,199.00 (+18.36%) | $43,980 (+19.19%) Land $12,300 Building $31,680 | $73,300 (+19.19%) Land $20,500 Building $52,800 |
| 2025 | $1,013.00 | $36,900 Land $12,300 Building $24,600 | $61,500 Land $20,500 Building $41,000 |
| 2023 | $771.00 (+2.66%) | $27,840 (+2.88%) Land $12,060 Building $15,780 | $46,400 (+2.88%) Land $20,100 Building $26,300 |
| 2022 | $751.00 | $27,060 Land $12,060 Building $15,000 | $45,100 Land $20,100 Building $25,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 208 Blake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005 · 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 (1992–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1995 · Severe Storms, Heavy Rains, Flooding, 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 208 Blake Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT private · serves 20,562 people · EPA ID WV3304513 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 385 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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