Mercer County property record for 40 Old Athens Rd, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 888 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.365 acres (15,899 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $827 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-17F-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-17F-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 888 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,776 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 15,899 sqft (0.365 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06113957 |
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| Street Address | 40 OLD ATHENS RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 3-4 SEC 13 R H ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
40 Old Athens Rd, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1345, PRINCETON, WV 24740-1345 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 40 Old Athens Rd was $827, up 1.6% 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 | $827.00 (+1.6%) | $36,600 (+1.84%) Land $8,340 Building $28,260 | $61,000 (+1.84%) Land $13,900 Building $47,100 |
| 2025 | $814.00 | $35,940 Land $8,340 Building $27,600 | $59,900 Land $13,900 Building $46,000 |
| 2023 | $354.00 | $15,600 Land $6,540 Building $9,060 | $26,000 Land $10,900 Building $15,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Old Athens Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1995–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2003 · Severe Winter Storm, Record/near Record Snow, Heavy Rains, Flooding And Landslides |
| 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 40 Old Athens Rd 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 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 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 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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