Mercer County property record for 221 Walnut St, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,403 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.124 acres (5,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $171,840 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,297 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-15-0074.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-15-0074.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,403 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,912 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 5,401 sqft (0.124 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06104119 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 WALNUT ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-3052 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 11 -790 WALNUT |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL ADD SEC 33 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-790 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 1400 |
221 Walnut St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 WALNUT ST, PRINCETON, WV 24740-3052 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 31, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 221 Walnut St was $1,297 with a homeowner's exemption, up 97.1% 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 | $1,297.00 (+97.11%) | $95,160 (+40.11%) Land $11,940 Building $83,220 | $158,600 (+40.11%) Land $19,900 Building $138,700 |
| 2025 | $658.00 Homeowner's exemption | $67,920 Land $11,940 Building $55,980 | $113,200 Land $19,900 Building $93,300 |
| 2023 | $607.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,840 Land $9,780 Building $54,060 | $106,400 Land $16,300 Building $90,100 |
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.
FEMA maps place 221 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 221 Walnut 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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