Brooke County property record for 240 Forest Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $612 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-B23R-0021.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-B23R-0021.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,954 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03301521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 240 FOREST DR |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PART LOT 23 & LOT 24 CHAPMAN FARM 4TH ADD LESS O/G |
| Legal Lot Number | 23,24 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOLLANSBEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 31600 |
240 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 FOREST DR, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-2006 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 Forest Dr was $612 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2% 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 | $612.00 (+2%) | $66,480 (+1.28%) Land $9,600 Building $56,880 | $110,800 (+1.28%) Land $16,000 Building $94,800 |
| 2025 | $600.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,640 Land $9,600 Building $56,040 | $109,400 Land $16,000 Building $93,400 |
| 2023 | $571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $63,000 Land $9,600 Building $53,400 | $105,000 Land $16,000 Building $89,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 240 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 240 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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