Preston County property record for 501 E State Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,270 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.351 acres (15,333 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-5-0055.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-5-0055.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,270 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 15,333 sqft (0.351 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 205 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06200318 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 501 E STATE AVE |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764-1426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BLK P-LOT 12-20 MANY MAPLES |
| Legal Block | P |
| Legal Lot Number | 12-20 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOURTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 964102 |
501 E State Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2017.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 E STATE AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1426 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 21581484 |
| Deed Book / Page | 0801 / 0139 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 501 E STATE AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1426 |
| Document Number | 0801/0139 |
| Book / Page | 0801 / 0139 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 21581484 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 501 E State Ave was $278.
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 | $278.00 | $36,180 Land $3,480 Building $32,700 | $60,300 Land $5,800 Building $54,500 |
| 2023 | $477.00 | $34,380 Land $3,480 Building $30,900 | $57,300 Land $5,800 Building $51,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 501 E State Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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.
Wildfire risk around 501 E State Ave 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 | 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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