Mercer County property record for 308 Sunset Dr, Athens, WV 24712
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $284 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-8A-0002.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-8A-0002.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06258435 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 308 SUNSET DR |
| City | ATHENS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24712-9610 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 69X135+ ORBIT ACRES |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3061 |
| Census Tract | 900 |
308 Sunset Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 SUNSET DR, ATHENS, WV 24712-9610 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 308 Sunset Dr was $284 with exemptions applied, up 34.6% 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 | $284.00 (+34.6%) | $45,120 (+16.59%) Land $13,440 Building $31,680 | $75,200 (+16.59%) Land $22,400 Building $52,800 |
| 2025 | $211.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $38,700 Land $12,900 Building $25,800 | $64,500 Land $21,500 Building $43,000 |
| 2023 | $141.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $32,460 Land $8,580 Building $23,880 | $54,100 Land $14,300 Building $39,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 308 Sunset Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1996.
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 Claims | 5 (1996–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2018 · other causes |
| 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 308 Sunset Dr is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · above 67% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% 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 | 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 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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