Monongalia County property record for 42 Melvin Fields Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $626 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 18-23F-0068.0004 |
| Primary APN | 18-23F-0068.0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 42 MELVIN FIELDS RD |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26508-2967 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 AC SUR TYRONE (D-WIDE) |
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 11806 |
42 Melvin Fields Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 MELVIN FIELDS RD, MORGANTOWN, WV 26508-2967 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Melvin Fields Rd was $626.
Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Unified School District | Monongalia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $626.00 | $58,680 (-) Land $18,540 Building $40,140 | $97,800 (-) Land $30,900 Building $66,900 |
| 2025 | $626.00 | $58,680 Land $18,540 Building $40,140 | $97,800 Land $30,900 Building $66,900 |
| 2023 | $632.00 (+4.98%) | $59,100 (+0.51%) Land $18,540 Building $40,560 | $98,500 (+0.51%) Land $30,900 Building $67,600 |
| 2022 | $602.00 | $58,800 Land $18,540 Building $40,260 | $98,000 Land $30,900 Building $67,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Melvin Fields Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2003.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2019 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2003 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
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 Melvin Fields Rd 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 | 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 | MORGANTOWN UTILITY BOARD serves 66,851 people · EPA ID WV3303111 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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