Preston County property record for 208 Shaffer St, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.314 acres (13,678 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $55 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-6-0093.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-6-0093.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 13,678 sqft (0.314 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 115 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06199712 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 SHAFFER ST |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | BLK 9 3/4 OF LOT 15 1/2 OF LOT 14 (0.227 A)SHAW ADD (TLR) |
| Legal Subdivision | SHAW ADD |
| Legal Block | 9 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14,15 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOURTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1011 |
| Census Tract | 964200 |
208 Shaffer St, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 204, MAYSVILLE, WV 26833-0204 |
| 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 | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21639030 |
| Deed Book / Page | 863 / 573 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Property Address | 208 SHAFFER ST, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764 |
| Document Number | 000863/573 |
| Book / Page | 863 / 573 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21639030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $192.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| 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 208 Shaffer St was $55.
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 | $55.00 | $3,600 Land $3,600 | $6,000 Land $6,000 |
| 2023 | $255.00 | $9,180 Land $3,600 Building $5,580 | $15,300 Land $6,000 Building $9,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 208 Shaffer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 208 Shaffer St 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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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