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42 E Main St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425 Property Records

Preston County property record for 42 E Main St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425

Property Summary

Property TypeCommercial
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 56,200 sqft · built 1907
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,490 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$35,000 (Jul 2022)
Tax Bill$748 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2022 Sale
Jun 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN16-1-0126.0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-1-0126.0000
Alternative APNs
  • 39-16-1-0126.0000
  • 06165188

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area56,200 sqft Finished Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1907
Architectural StyleOther
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypeRaised
Lot Area6,490 sqft (0.148 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06165188
Street Address42 E MAIN ST
CityROWLESBURG
StateWV
Zip26425
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Retail
Legal Description6500 SQFT (PAR A) MAIN ST
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Township / Civil DivisionFIFTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract964500

Owner

Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address121 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-1108
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 19, 2022Deed, Transfer
Jun 21, 2019Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 19, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number21627996
Deed Book / Page850 / 673
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateJul 19, 2022
Property Address42 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425
Document Number000850/673
Book / Page850 / 673
Map ReferenceDB 820 PG 304
Instrument DateJul 18, 2022
Instrument21627996
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$269.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address121 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-1108

June 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateJun 21, 2019
Property Address42 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425
Document Number820/304
Book / Page820 / 304
Map ReferenceDB 627 PG 1153
Instrument DateJun 14, 2019
Instrument21598686
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 28, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$84.70
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 144, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-0144

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston County
MunicipalityRowlesburg Town
Unified School DistrictPreston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$748.00 (+148.5%)$36,660 (+59.11%) Land $2,940 Building $33,720$61,100 (+59.11%) Land $4,900 Building $56,200
2023$301.00$23,040 Land $3,900 Building $19,140$38,400 Land $6,500 Building $31,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1985–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 21
Most Recent ClaimAug 2017 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Flooding, Jan 1996 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1985 · 6 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemROWLESBURG WATER WORKS
serves 680 people · EPA ID WV3303914
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNo certified operator
Aug 2022
Organic carbon removal
Apr 2022
Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected
May 2019
Monitoring and Reporting55
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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