Mercer County property record for 401 Lower Bell Ave, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 2.99 acres (130,244 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $155 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-3-0135.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-3-0135.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,592 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 130,244 sqft (2.99 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06212895 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 401 LOWER BELL AVE |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-3555 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.99 AC LOT 1 BLACK LK FEE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 401 LOWER BELL AVE, PRINCETON, WV 24740-3555 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 401 LOWER BELL AVE, PRINCETON, WV 24740-3555 |
| Document Number | 001060/126 |
| Book / Page | 1060 / 126 |
| Map Reference | MB 192 PG 135 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 722829 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 401 LOWER BELL AVE, PRINCETON, WV 24740-3555 |
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 | $155.00 (+98.72%) | $31,380 (+21.91%) Land $11,700 Building $19,680 | $52,300 (+21.91%) Land $19,500 Building $32,800 |
| 2025 | $78.00 (+178.57%) Homeowner's exemption | $25,740 (+16.89%) Land $11,220 Building $14,520 | $42,900 (+16.89%) Land $18,700 Building $24,200 |
| 2023 | $28.00 Homeowner's exemption | $22,020 Land $9,300 Building $12,720 | $36,700 Land $15,500 Building $21,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.03% 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 124 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
May also be available: Frontier, Verizon.
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