217 Watson Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554 Property Records

Marion County property record for 217 Watson Ave, Fairmont, WV 26554

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,429 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size	0.135 acres (5,881 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$115,000 (May 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,957 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale Dec 2021 Transfer + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`03-27-0140.0000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`03-27-0140.0000`
Alternative APN	`24-03-27-0140.0000`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	3 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,429 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	2,208 sqft
Family Room	Family Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1902
Effective Year Built	Effective 1902
Architectural Style	Conventional
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area	5,881 sqft (0.135 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Terrain	Above Road/Slope

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Heating Fuel	Gas
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address	217 WATSON AVE
City	FAIRMONT
State	WV
Zip	26554-0199
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Legal Description	BLK 2 LT 2 WATSON AVE (PLAT 104-145)
Legal Subdivision	J FAY WATSON ADDITION NO 3
Legal Block	2
Legal Lot Number	2
Jurisdiction	MARION WV
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1007
Census Tract	20100

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Fleming-Watson Historic District listed 2001 · 366 contributing resources · NRIS 01001330

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

217 Watson Ave, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.

Source: Marion County records, as of August 17, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	317 S BRADDOCK ST, WINCHESTER, VA 22601-4044
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.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 20, 2021	Deed, Transfer
Dec 14, 2021	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Oct 30, 2019	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Jun 6, 2019	Special Warranty Deed, Foreclosure FIRST TITLE COMPANY, FIRST TITLE & ESCROW INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 16, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 20, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20236198
Deed Book / Page	1323 / 231
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 1, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	001293/908
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION WV
Recording Date	Dec 20, 2021
Property Address	217 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0199
Document Number	01293/1080
Book / Page	1293 / 1080
Map Reference	MB 104 PG 145
Instrument Date	Dec 14, 2021
Instrument	202100016811
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$220.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	MARION WV
Recording Date	Dec 14, 2021
Property Address	217 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0199
Document Number	001293/908
Book / Page	1293 / 908
Map Reference	PL 104-145
Instrument Date	Dec 1, 2021
Instrument	202100016623
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

October 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION WV
Recording Date	Oct 30, 2019
Property Address	217 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0199
Document Number	01256/0939
Book / Page	1256 / 0939
Map Reference	MB 104 PG 145
Instrument Date	Oct 4, 2019
Instrument	201900014012
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	240 HALF MILE RD STE 4, 4, RED BANK, NJ 07701-5684

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	7940 HAMMOND BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32220-3340

June 2019: Special Warranty Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	MARION WV
Recording Date	Jun 6, 2019
Property Address	217 WATSON AVE, FAIRMONT, WV 26554-0199
Document Number	01250/0020
Book / Page	1250 / 0020
Map Reference	MB 104 PG 145
Instrument Date	May 31, 2019
Instrument	201900007024
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Oct 13, 2023
Title Company	FIRST TITLE COMPANY, FIRST TITLE & ESCROW INC

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	240 HALF MILE RD STE 4, 4, RED BANK, NJ 07701-5684
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Watson Ave was $1,957.

Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	West Virginia
County	Marion County
Municipality	Fairmont City
Unified School District	Marion County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,957.00	$65,580 Land $8,940 Building $56,640	$109,300 Land $14,900 Building $94,400
2023	$1,654.00	$55,680 (+4.39%) Land $8,940 Building $46,740	$92,800 (+4.39%) Land $14,900 Building $77,900
2022		$53,340 Land $8,940 Building $44,400	$88,900 Land $14,900 Building $74,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 217 Watson Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2024 · 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	10 (1978–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA	3 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2021 · river or lake flooding
Claims by Event	Severe Storms & Flooding, Aug 1980 · 2 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 217 Watson 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	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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	CITY OF FAIRMONT serves 30,586 people · EPA ID WV3302502
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Aug 2024
Lead	2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	1 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 659 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier Fiber	7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	1,000 / 1,000
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, T-Mobile, Xfinity.

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