Mercer County property record for 261 Lancaster Ln, Lashmeet, WV 24733
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 17.6 acres (768,398 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $92,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $700 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-17-0062.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-17-0062.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 768,398 sqft (17.6 acres) |
| View / Lot | High Traffic Area |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 800 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06256491 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 LANCASTER LN |
| City | LASHMEET |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24733-9736 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 17.64 AC RICH CK |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
261 Lancaster Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2006.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 LANCASTER LN, LASHMEET, WV 24733-9736 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 897 / 679 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Lancaster Ln was $700 with a homeowner's exemption, up 11.6% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $700.00 (+11.64%) | $81,980 (+8.71%) Land $22,280 Building $59,700 | $136,633 (+9.04%) Land $37,133 Building $99,500 |
| 2025 | $627.00 Homeowner's exemption | $75,410 Land $21,350 Building $54,060 | $125,300 Land $35,200 Building $90,100 |
| 2023 | $516.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,390 Land $18,290 Building $47,100 | $108,600 Land $30,100 Building $78,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Lancaster Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2002–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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 261 Lancaster Ln is moderate, ranking above 60% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 60% of the US · above 80% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT private · serves 20,562 people · EPA ID WV3304513 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 45 / 3 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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