Mercer County property record for 400 Brown St, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,312 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.156 acres (6,795 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,960 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $380 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-12-0038.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-12-0038.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,312 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,624 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 6,795 sqft (0.156 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 49.5 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06096422 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 BROWN ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-3402 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 1 OLD ATHENS RD |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWN ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
400 Brown St is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 402 BROWN ST, PRINCETON, WV 24740-3402 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013510217 |
| Deed Book / Page | 990 / 208 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 Brown St was $380, down 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $380.00 (-0.26%) | $27,840 (+0.22%) Land $8,940 Building $18,900 | $46,400 (+0.22%) Land $14,900 Building $31,500 |
| 2025 | $381.00 | $27,780 Land $9,840 Building $17,940 | $46,300 Land $16,400 Building $29,900 |
| 2023 | $330.00 | $23,880 Land $7,860 Building $16,020 | $39,800 Land $13,100 Building $26,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 400 Brown St 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 400 Brown St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 | 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 324 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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