Mercer County property record for 236 Powhatan Ave, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,604 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.516 acres (22,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $111,000 (Aug 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,139 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-33-0290.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-33-0290.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,604 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,528 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Tri-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 22,477 sqft (0.516 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06076140 |
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| Street Address | 236 POWHATAN AVE |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-4745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 22500 SQ FT SEC 953 POWHATAN |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
236 Powhatan 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 | 236 POWHATAN AVE, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4745 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013526525 |
| Deed Book / Page | 994 / 287 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 236 Powhatan Ave was $1,139 with a homeowner's exemption, down 16.7% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Bluefield City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,139.00 (-16.68%) | $103,140 (+4.31%) Land $39,180 Building $63,960 | $171,900 (+4.31%) Land $65,300 Building $106,600 |
| 2025 | $1,367.00 Homeowner's exemption | $98,880 Land $39,180 Building $59,700 | $164,800 Land $65,300 Building $99,500 |
| 2023 | $1,210.00 | $87,240 Land $15,000 Building $72,240 | $145,400 Land $25,000 Building $120,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 236 Powhatan Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2003.
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 (2003–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2004 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 236 Powhatan 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 BLUEFIELD DISTRICT private · serves 12,174 people · EPA ID WV3302835 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 332 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: GigaBeam Networks, Verizon.
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