Mercer County property record for 217 Wallace St, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 624 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,187 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $15,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $599 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-14-0346.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-14-0346.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 624 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,187 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06088093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 217 WALLACE ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-2754 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 18 -238 WALLACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 18-238 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
217 Wallace St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1421 HOGE ST, PRINCETON, WV 24740-2721 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014571465 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1002 / 577 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Wallace St was $599, up 8.9% 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 | $599.00 (+8.91%) | $21,960 (+9.58%) Land $13,260 Building $8,700 | $36,600 (+9.58%) Land $22,100 Building $14,500 |
| 2025 | $550.00 | $20,040 Land $13,260 Building $6,780 | $33,400 Land $22,100 Building $11,300 |
| 2023 | $480.00 | $17,340 Land $11,160 Building $6,180 | $28,900 Land $18,600 Building $10,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 217 Wallace 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 March 2, 2005 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 13 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 13 |
| 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 Wallace 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 | 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 372 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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