Mercer County property record for 231 Burch St, Athens, WV 24712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,045 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-23-0117.0001 |
| Primary APN | 09-23-0117.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,560 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Patio Area | 26,000 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 26,000 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06300362 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 BURCH ST |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24712-1304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.53 AC HINTON RD |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1100 |
231 Burch St is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 108, ATHENS, WV 24712-0108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Property Address | 231 BURCH ST, ATHENS, WV 24712-1304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 108, ATHENS, WV 24712-0108 |
| Document Number | 001425/660 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 1425/660 |
| Instrument | 837315 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 Burch St was $1,045, down 39.4% 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 | $1,045.00 (-39.39%) | $92,580 (-39.16%) Land $20,340 Building $72,240 | $154,300 (-39.16%) Land $33,900 Building $120,400 |
| 2025 | $1,724.00 | $152,160 Land $33,120 Building $119,040 | $253,600 Land $55,200 Building $198,400 |
| 2023 | $1,597.00 | $140,520 Land $22,560 Building $117,960 | $234,200 Land $37,600 Building $196,600 |
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 231 Burch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 | 3 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2013 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 Burch St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 49% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 | TOWN OF ATHENS serves 5,633 people · EPA ID WV3302801 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| 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 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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