Preston County property record for 505 E State Ave, Terra Alta, WV 26764
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,868 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $600,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $645 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-5-0058.0000 |
| Primary APN | 17-5-0058.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,868 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,844 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 87 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06201102 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 505 E STATE AVE |
| City | TERRA ALTA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26764-1492 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Description | SQFT 5955 ELLIOTT ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOTT ADD |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FOURTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 964102 |
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 205 LAKIN AVE, TERRA ALTA, WV 26764-1019 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000873929 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $645.00 (-41.47%) | $41,880 (+5.6%) Land $2,280 Building $39,600 | $69,800 (+5.6%) Land $3,800 Building $66,000 |
| 2023 | $1,102.00 | $39,660 Land $2,280 Building $37,380 | $66,100 Land $3,800 Building $62,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 100 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.
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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