Mercer County property record for 2196 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24739
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 4 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.04 acres (45,302 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $721 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-28-0049.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-28-0049.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 45,302 sqft (1.04 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06274471 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2196 ATHENS RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24739-3602 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.04 AC DAVIS FORK |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2196 ATHENS RD, PRINCETON, WV 24739-3602 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $721.00 (+8.42%) | $83,880 (+6.55%) Land $18,840 Building $65,040 | $139,800 (+6.55%) Land $31,400 Building $108,400 |
| 2025 | $665.00 (+11.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $78,720 (+8.7%) Land $18,000 Building $60,720 | $131,200 (+8.7%) Land $30,000 Building $101,200 |
| 2023 | $596.00 Homeowner's exemption | $72,420 Land $14,880 Building $57,540 | $120,700 Land $24,800 Building $95,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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 66% of the US · above 43% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | TOWN OF ATHENS serves 5,633 people · EPA ID WV3302801 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT |
| Lead | 4 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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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