Mercer County property record for 3159 Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24739
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $28 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17-0092.0001 |
| Primary APN | 05-17-0092.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 07003161 |
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| Street Address | 3159 ATHENS RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24739-3611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | 0.32 ACS DAVIS FORK PLAT#11006 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
3159 Athens Rd, a residential property, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 240 TONI LN, PRINCETON, WV 24740-6259 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 3159 Athens Rd was $28, 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 | $28.00 (+3.7%) | $2,520 (+2.44%) Land $2,460 Building $60 | $4,200 (+2.44%) Land $4,100 Building $100 |
| 2025 | $27.00 | $2,460 Land $2,400 Building $60 | $4,100 Land $4,000 Building $100 |
| 2023 | $23.00 | $2,040 Land $1,980 Building $60 | $3,400 Land $3,300 Building $100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 3159 Athens 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 | 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 3159 Athens Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 119 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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