Preston County property record for 217 E High St, Kingwood, WV 26537
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,484 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-5-0308.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-5-0308.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,112 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 164 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06148607 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 E HIGH ST |
| City | KINGWOOD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26537-1520 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2 & PT LOT 3 (.30 A) EAST VIEW ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST VIEW ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1-3 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOURTH |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 964000 |
Source: Preston County records, as of May 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 E HIGH ST, KINGWOOD, WV 26537-1520 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
| Apr 27, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202621659798 |
| Deed Book / Page | 895 / 380 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 24, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0021589867 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 217 E HIGH ST, KINGWOOD, WV 26537-1520 |
| Document Number | 0021659798 |
| Book / Page | 895 / 380 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.21659798 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | TURNKEY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $155,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0021659799, |
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| Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.21659799 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.11% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 27, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 E HIGH ST, KINGWOOD, WV 26537-1520 |
| Document Number | 000836/940 |
| Book / Page | 836 / 940 |
| Map Reference | DB 810 PG 813 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21615125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,824.90 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 217 E HIGH ST, KINGWOOD, WV 26537-1520 |
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Kingwood City |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,484.00 (-16.02%) | $129,540 (+5.21%) Land $11,460 Building $118,080 | $215,900 (+5.21%) Land $19,100 Building $196,800 |
| 2023 | $1,767.00 | $123,120 Land $11,460 Building $111,660 | $205,200 Land $19,100 Building $186,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 (1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 1981 · 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.
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 |
| 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 | KINGWOOD WATER BOARD serves 7,674 people · EPA ID WV3303908 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) 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 140 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 |
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