Mercer County property record for 228 Middlesex Ave, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,688 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.155 acres (6,752 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $610 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-23B-0041.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-23B-0041.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,688 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 6,752 sqft (0.155 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06123401 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 MIDDLESEX AVE |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-2416 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 COLLEGE HGTS MIDDLESEX AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | TYNES SUBDIVISION NO. 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
228 Middlesex Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2013.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 MIDDLESEX AVE, PRINCETON, WV 24740-2416 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 994 / 88 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Middlesex Ave was $610, up 9.1% from the year before.
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 | $610.00 (+9.12%) | $54,060 (+9.48%) Land $13,020 Building $41,040 | $90,100 (+9.48%) Land $21,700 Building $68,400 |
| 2025 | $559.00 | $49,380 Land $13,020 Building $36,360 | $82,300 Land $21,700 Building $60,600 |
| 2023 | $484.00 | $42,600 Land $10,140 Building $32,460 | $71,000 Land $16,900 Building $54,100 |
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 228 Middlesex Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| 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 228 Middlesex 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 | 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 167 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 |
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