Mercer County property record for 218 E Ridge St, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-26-0099.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-26-0099.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 4,487 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06249801 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 218 E RIDGE ST |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-3648 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 10 SEC 912 RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 74, CHARLESTOWN, MD 21914-0074 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Recording Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 218 E RIDGE ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-3648 |
| Document Number | 001157/348 |
| Book / Page | 1157 / 348 |
| Map Reference | MB 1046 PG 661 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 964749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $35.75 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 218 E RIDGE ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-3648 |
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Bluefield City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $587.00 (+331.62%) | $21,420 (+335.37%) Land $2,880 Building $18,540 | $35,700 (+335.37%) Land $4,800 Building $30,900 |
| 2025 | $136.00 (+22.52%) | $4,920 (+22.39%) Land $2,700 Building $2,220 | $8,200 (+22.39%) Land $4,500 Building $3,700 |
| 2023 | $111.00 | $4,020 Land $1,680 Building $2,340 | $6,700 Land $2,800 Building $3,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · above 48% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 BLUEFIELD DISTRICT private · serves 12,174 people · EPA ID WV3302835 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 149 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, GigaBeam Networks, Verizon.
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