Preston County property record for 403 E High Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,513 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $97,850 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $352 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-5-0054.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-5-0054.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,513 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,033 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06199687 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 403 E HIGH AVE |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764-1039 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INC PAR 109 LOTS 2 STATE & HIGH STS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOURTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 964102 |
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 E HIGH AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1039 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 21640560 |
| Deed Book / Page | 866 / 817 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 403 E HIGH AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1039 |
| Document Number | 000866/817 |
| Book / Page | 866 / 817 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21640560 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $539.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 E HIGH AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1039 |
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Terra Alta Town |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $352.00 (-40.24%) | $40,560 (+8.33%) Land $2,160 Building $38,400 | $67,600 (+8.33%) Land $3,600 Building $64,000 |
| 2023 | $589.00 | $37,440 Land $2,160 Building $35,280 | $62,400 Land $3,600 Building $58,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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 | 0.01% 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 | TERRA ALTA WATER WORKS serves 1,856 people · EPA ID WV3303917 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater influenced by surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected Feb 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Prodigi Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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