Preston County property record for 51 E Main St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.135 acres (5,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $25,500 (Mar 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $380 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 16-1-0079.0000 |
| Primary APN | 16-1-0079.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,924 sqft (0.135 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 79 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06167514 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 51 E MAIN ST |
| City | ROWLESBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26425 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 (75X79) CHURCH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIFTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 964500 |
51 E Main St is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2012.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1015 ARTHUR RD, REEDSVILLE, WV 26547-7003 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000743129 |
| Deed Book / Page | 743 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 51 E Main St was $380.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Municipality | Rowlesburg Town |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $380.00 | $37,260 Land $2,160 Building $35,100 | $62,100 Land $3,600 Building $58,500 |
| 2023 | $462.00 | $35,280 Land $2,160 Building $33,120 | $58,800 Land $3,600 Building $55,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 51 E Main St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 21 (1985–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 21 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2017 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 51 E Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98.6% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | ROWLESBURG WATER WORKS serves 680 people · EPA ID WV3303914 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | No certified operator Aug 2022 Organic carbon removal Apr 2022 Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected May 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 55 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 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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