Monongalia County property record for 259 Simpson St, Morgantown, WV 26501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.048 acres (2,091 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,928 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-37-0209.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-37-0209.0000 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,091 sqft (0.048 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 60 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 259 SIMPSON ST |
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| City | MORGANTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26501-7527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BL D PT LOTS 5, 6 259 SIMPSON ST |
| Legal Subdivision | WAGNER ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6,259 |
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 10901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Chancery Hill Historic District listed 1999 · 110 contributing resources · NRIS 99001401 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1932 GIRL SCOUT CAMP RD, BRUCETON MILLS, WV 26525-6534 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013504287 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1479 / 209 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Municipality | Morgantown City |
| Unified School District | Monongalia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,928.00 (-0.07%) | $111,120 (-) Land $33,540 Building $77,580 | $185,200 (-) Land $55,900 Building $129,300 |
| 2025 | $2,930.00 (-0.07%) | $111,120 (-) Land $33,540 Building $77,580 | $185,200 (-) Land $55,900 Building $129,300 |
| 2023 | $2,932.00 (+20.56%) | $111,120 (+16.48%) Land $33,540 Building $77,580 | $185,200 (+16.48%) Land $55,900 Building $129,300 |
| 2022 | $2,432.00 | $95,400 Land $33,540 Building $61,860 | $159,000 Land $55,900 Building $103,100 |
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 5, 2019 · 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | MORGANTOWN UTILITY BOARD serves 66,851 people · EPA ID WV3303111 |
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| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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