Mercer County property record for 217 Middlesex Ave, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 948 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.421 acres (18,339 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $144,900 (Aug 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,005 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-23B-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-23B-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 948 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,896 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 18,339 sqft (0.421 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 216 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06145959 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 MIDDLESEX AVE |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-2416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 8&12 COLLEGE HGTS ADD PLAT #10279 0.42 AC |
| Legal Subdivision | COLLEGE HGTS ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8,12 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
217 Middlesex Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2021.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 MIDDLESEX AVE, PRINCETON, WV 24740-2416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 18, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Middlesex Ave was $1,005, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,005.00 (+5.9%) | $89,040 (+6.23%) Land $16,440 Building $72,600 | $148,400 (+6.23%) Land $27,400 Building $121,000 |
| 2025 | $949.00 | $83,820 Land $16,440 Building $67,380 | $139,700 Land $27,400 Building $112,300 |
| 2023 | $935.00 | $82,260 Land $12,780 Building $69,480 | $137,100 Land $21,300 Building $115,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Middlesex Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 217 Middlesex 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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