Brooke County property record for 252 Francis Ave, Windsor Heights, WV 26075
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 952 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.098 acres (4,269 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $113 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-W41N-0041.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-W41N-0041.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 4,269 sqft (0.098 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03800159 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 FRANCIS AVE |
| City | WINDSOR HEIGHTS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26075 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 252 WINDSOR HGTS |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 31700 |
252 Francis Ave is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 2, WINDSOR HEIGHTS, WV 26075-0002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Francis Ave was $113 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.6% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Municipality | Windsor Heights Village |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $113.00 (+7.62%) | $27,180 (+1.57%) Land $2,280 Building $24,900 | $45,300 (+1.57%) Land $3,800 Building $41,500 |
| 2025 | $105.00 Homeowner's exemption | $26,760 Land $2,280 Building $24,480 | $44,600 Land $3,800 Building $40,800 |
| 2023 | $116.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $27,540 Land $2,280 Building $25,260 | $45,900 Land $3,800 Building $42,100 |
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 252 Francis Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1980.
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 Claims | 2 (1980–2004) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
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 252 Francis 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 172 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| MCTV Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 500 / 500 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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