Monongalia County property record for 424 Hess St, Morgantown, WV 26501
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,128 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.166 acres (7,231 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $105,100 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,030 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-40-0338.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-40-0338.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,128 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 7,231 sqft (0.166 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 95 ft deep x 76.4 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 424 HESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | MORGANTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26501-6441 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BL 6, LOTS 3,4 424 HESS ST |
| Legal Subdivision | HESS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,4,424 |
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 11000 |
424 Hess St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 424 HESS ST, MORGANTOWN, WV 26501-6441 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012478955 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1468 / 847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 424 Hess St was $1,030.
Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Municipality | Morgantown City |
| Unified School District | Monongalia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,030.00 | $78,180 (-) Land $28,260 Building $49,920 | $130,300 (-) Land $47,100 Building $83,200 |
| 2025 | $1,030.00 | $78,180 Land $28,260 Building $49,920 | $130,300 Land $47,100 Building $83,200 |
| 2023 | $1,031.00 (+4.67%) | $78,180 (+1.16%) Land $28,260 Building $49,920 | $130,300 (+1.16%) Land $47,100 Building $83,200 |
| 2022 | $985.00 | $77,280 Land $28,260 Building $49,020 | $128,800 Land $47,100 Building $81,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 424 Hess St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2019
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 424 Hess St is low, with less than 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 98% of the US · lower than 99.9% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 176 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| 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 |
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