Preston County property record for 303 Shaffer St, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,754 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.602 acres (26,223 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $306 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-6-0100.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-6-0100.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,754 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,754 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 26,223 sqft (0.602 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 138 ft deep x 196 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06202030 |
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| Street Address | 303 SHAFFER ST |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764-1476 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT FACTORY SECTION |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SECOND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 964200 |
Source: Preston County records, as of December 5, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 303 SHAFFER ST, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1476 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 821/905 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 303 SHAFFER ST, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1476 |
| Document Number | 821/905 |
| Book / Page | 821 / 905 |
| Map Reference | DB 591 PG 1104 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Instrument | 21600512 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 303 SHAFFER ST, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1476 |
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Terra Alta Town |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $306.00 (-43.23%) | $39,720 (+2.32%) Land $5,520 Building $34,200 | $66,200 (+2.32%) Land $9,200 Building $57,000 |
| 2023 | $539.00 | $38,820 Land $5,520 Building $33,300 | $64,700 Land $9,200 Building $55,500 |
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 October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2003 · river or lake flooding |
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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TERRA ALTA WATER WORKS serves 1,856 people · EPA ID WV3303917 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Feb 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 128 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Prodigi Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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