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261 Simpson St, Morgantown, WV 26501 Property Records

Monongalia County property record for 261 Simpson St, Morgantown, WV 26501

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,505 sqft · built 1937
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$150,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$992 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2022 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN09-37-0208.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN09-37-0208.0000
Alternative APN
  • 31-09-37-0208.0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths2 Half Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,505 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,717 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1937
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1937
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions65 ft deep x 40 ft wide
TerrainAbove Road/Slope
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemOther
Heating SystemHVAC
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 SIMPSON ST
CityMORGANTOWN
StateWV
Zip26501-7527
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBL D, PT LOT 6 261 SIMPSON ST
Legal SubdivisionWAGNER ADDITION
Legal Lot Number6,261
JurisdictionMONONGALIA WV
Township / Civil DivisionCENTRAL
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract10901

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Chancery Hill Historic District
listed 1999 · 110 contributing resources · NRIS 99001401

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP
Feb 15, 2022Correction Deed
BESTITLE AGENCY INC, BESTITLE AGCY INC MORGANTOWN
Jan 20, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
JP MORGAN CHASE BK
Aug 31, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022857391
Deed Book / Page1763 / 245
Prior Transfer DateJul 31, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc001763/235
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionMONONGALIA WV
Recording DateFeb 15, 2022
Property Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527
Document Number001763/245
Book / Page1763 / 245
Map ReferenceMB 1598 PG 840
Instrument DateFeb 14, 2022
Instrument857391
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2022
Title CompanyBESTITLE AGENCY INC, BESTITLE AGCY INC MORGANTOWN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$660.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527

Mortgage

Document Number0000857392
DateFeb 15, 2022
Instrument857392
Lender
NameCONTOUR MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2052

February 2022: Correction Deed

Document TypeCorrection Deed
JurisdictionMONONGALIA WV
Recording DateFeb 15, 2022
Property Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527
Document Number001763/235
Book / Page1763 / 235
Map ReferenceMB 1598 PG 840
Instrument DateJul 31, 2021
Instrument857390
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2022
Title CompanyBESTITLE AGENCY INC, BESTITLE AGCY INC MORGANTOWN

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1200 JUBILEE RD, 1200, LINWOOD, NC 27299-9150

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address323 CREEKSIDE DR, MORGANTOWN, WV 26508-9099

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionMONONGALIA WV
Property Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527
Document Number0000672744
Book / Page002166 / 000677
Instrument DateJan 20, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address261 SIMPSON ST MORGANTOWN WV 265017527, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527

Mortgage

Document Number0000672744
DateFeb 6, 2017
Book Page002166/000677
Instrument672744
Lender
NameJP MORGAN CHASE BK
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term420 Months
DueFeb 5, 2052
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

August 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionMONONGALIA WV
Recording DateAug 31, 2017
Property Address261 SIMPSON ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-7527
Document Number0000697036
Book / Page001598 / 000840
Instrument DateNov 22, 2010
Instrument697036
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 2, 2017

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyMonongalia County
MunicipalityMorgantown City
Unified School DistrictMonongalia School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$992.00$95,280 (-) Land $35,820 Building $59,460$158,800 (-) Land $59,700 Building $99,100
2025$992.00 (+6.67%) Homeowner's exemption$95,280 (+5.24%) Land $35,820 Building $59,460$158,800 (+5.24%) Land $59,700 Building $99,100
2023$930.00 (+4.97%) Homeowner's exemption$90,540 (+1.14%) Land $35,820 Building $54,720$150,900 (+1.14%) Land $59,700 Building $91,200
2022$886.00 Homeowner's exemption$89,520 Land $35,760 Building $53,760$149,200 Land $59,600 Building $89,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1978)
Most Recent ClaimFeb 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMORGANTOWN UTILITY BOARD
serves 66,851 people · EPA ID WV3303111
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 552 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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