Brooke County property record for 230 Forest Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,822 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (61,855 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $979 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-B23R-0023.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-B23R-0023.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,822 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,644 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 61,855 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03301052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 230 FOREST DR |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 22 4TH ADD F E CHAPMAN FARM |
| Legal Subdivision | 4TH ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOLLANSBEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 31600 |
230 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 230 FOREST DR, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 230 Forest Dr was $979, up 1.5% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $979.00 (+1.45%) | $74,340 (+1.31%) Land $9,000 Building $65,340 | $123,900 (+1.31%) Land $15,000 Building $108,900 |
| 2025 | $965.00 | $73,380 Land $9,000 Building $64,380 | $122,300 Land $15,000 Building $107,300 |
| 2023 | $935.00 | $70,440 Land $9,000 Building $61,440 | $117,400 Land $15,000 Building $102,400 |
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 230 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 |
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 230 Forest Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WASHINGTON PIKE PSD serves 2,967 people · EPA ID WV3300515 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from CITY OF WELLSBURG |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2022 |
| Also Mapped Here | FOLLANSBEE HOOVERSON HEIGHTS |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 76 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Jefferson County Cable Cable | 400 / 40 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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