Mercer County property record for 31 Walnut St, Princeton, WV 24739
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,078 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17S-0076.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-17S-0076.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,024 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06417442 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 31 WALNUT DR |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24739 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 31 SEC 2 JO HO EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
31 Walnut St is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 106 SYCAMORE CT, PRINCETON, WV 24739-8732 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 980 / 332 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Walnut St was $1,078, up 31.3% 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 | $1,078.00 (+31.3%) | $95,460 (+31.71%) Land $26,220 Building $69,240 | $159,100 (+31.71%) Land $43,700 Building $115,400 |
| 2025 | $821.00 | $72,480 Land $20,580 Building $51,900 | $120,800 Land $34,300 Building $86,500 |
| 2023 | $652.00 | $57,420 Land $17,520 Building $39,900 | $95,700 Land $29,200 Building $66,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Walnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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 31 Walnut St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | TOWN OF ATHENS serves 5,633 people · EPA ID WV3302801 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT |
| Lead | 4 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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