Preston County property record for 42 Carmel Dr, Aurora, WV 26705
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,816 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.72 acres (31,363 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $5,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $365 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2024 Sale & Mortgage May 2021 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-21-0016.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-21-0016.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,816 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,816 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 31,363 sqft (0.72 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06103352 |
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| Street Address | 42 CARMEL DR |
| City | AURORA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26705-8550 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 31326 SQFT (0.719 A) AURORA |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIFTH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2046 |
| Census Tract | 964200 |
42 Carmel Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CLEAR MOUNTAIN BANK |
| May 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| May 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202421647892 |
| Deed Book / Page | 877 / 457 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 000837/351 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Property Address | 42 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
| Document Number | 0000877/42 |
| Book / Page | 877 / 42 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Instrument | 21647631 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0021647632 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 21647632 |
| Name | CLEAR MOUNTAIN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 42 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
| Document Number | 837/351 |
| Book / Page | 837 / 351 |
| Map Reference | DB 780 PG 400 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21615619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | May 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 42 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
| Document Number | 000837/351 |
| Book / Page | 837 / 351 |
| Map Reference | DB 780 PG 400 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21615619 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 42 CARMEL DR, AURORA, WV 26705-8550 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Carmel Dr was $365.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $365.00 | $47,410 Land $10,570 Building $36,840 | $79,000 Land $17,600 Building $61,400 |
| 2023 | $272.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,670 Land $10,150 Building $35,520 | $76,100 Land $16,900 Building $59,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Carmel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1985–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2010 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 42 Carmel Dr is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 47 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
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