Mercer County property record for 280 Courthouse Rd, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Bar, Tavern |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $78,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,256 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-23B-0056.0001 |
| Primary APN | 05-23B-0056.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06434520 |
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| Street Address | 280 COURTHOUSE RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Bar, Tavern |
| Legal Description | PT LOTS 16 & 17 COLLEGE HGTS (0.25AC) COMMERCIAL |
| Legal Lot Number | 16,17 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 1800 |
280 Courthouse Rd, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in October 2013.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1561, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-1561 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013536136 |
| Deed Book / Page | 996 / 659 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 280 Courthouse Rd was $1,256, up 3.7% 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 | $1,256.00 (+3.72%) | $55,620 (+4.04%) Land $19,440 Building $36,180 | $92,700 (+4.04%) Land $32,400 Building $60,300 |
| 2025 | $1,211.00 | $53,460 Land $19,440 Building $34,020 | $89,100 Land $32,400 Building $56,700 |
| 2023 | $1,122.00 | $49,380 Land $17,700 Building $31,680 | $82,300 Land $29,500 Building $52,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 280 Courthouse Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 280 Courthouse Rd 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 | 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 | 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier, T-Mobile, Verizon.
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