Hancock County property record for 252 Gilson Ave, Weirton, WV 26062
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.148 acres (6,447 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-W44J-0094.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-W44J-0094.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,000 sqft |
| Basement Area | 750 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 750 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 6,447 sqft (0.148 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06127960 |
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| Street Address | 252 GILSON AVE |
| City | WEIRTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26062-3931 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 8 M MAGNONE PL |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Township / Civil Division | BUTLER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 20700 |
Source: Hancock County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 GILSON AVE, WEIRTON, WV 26062-3931 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 00893/2791 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | HANCOCK WV |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 252 GILSON AVE, WEIRTON, WV 26062-3931 |
| Document Number | 00893/2791 |
| Book / Page | 893 / 2791 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 147 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202300002006 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 252 GILSON AVE, WEIRTON, WV 26062-3931 |
Source: Hancock County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hancock County |
| Municipality | Weirton City |
| Unified School District | Hancock County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,188.00 (+5.13%) | $74,340 (+4.47%) Land $9,720 Building $64,620 | $123,900 (+4.47%) Land $16,200 Building $107,700 |
| 2025 | $1,130.00 | $71,160 (-4.05%) Land $9,000 Building $62,160 | $118,600 (-4.05%) Land $15,000 Building $103,600 |
| 2023 | $1,130.00 (-2.67%) | $74,160 (-1.2%) Land $7,140 Building $67,020 | $123,600 (-1.2%) Land $11,900 Building $111,700 |
| 2022 | $1,161.00 | $75,060 Land $6,840 Building $68,220 | $125,100 Land $11,400 Building $113,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 (1979–2004) |
| 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.
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 | WEIRTON AREA WATER BOARD serves 19,676 people · EPA ID WV3300516 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Turbidity not recorded as resolved · Jan 2026 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jul 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Oct 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 21 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 306 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, Smart Way Communications.
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