Mercer County property record for 520 4th St, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,216 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.091 acres (3,964 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $49,700 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $792 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-17-0435.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-17-0435.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,216 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,216 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,964 sqft (0.091 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 40.4 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06074730 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 4TH ST |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-2830 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 13 SEC 317 4TH ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
520 4th St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1116 JAMES ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4536 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 2, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 4th St was $792, up 261.6% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Bluefield City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $792.00 (+261.64%) | $28,920 (+265.15%) Land $3,240 Building $25,680 | $48,200 (+265.15%) Land $5,400 Building $42,800 |
| 2025 | $219.00 | $7,920 Land $3,240 Building $4,680 | $13,200 Land $5,400 Building $7,800 |
| 2023 | $186.00 | $6,720 Land $3,420 Building $3,300 | $11,200 Land $5,700 Building $5,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 520 4th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005
| 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 520 4th 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 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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 | WVAWC BLUEFIELD DISTRICT private · serves 12,174 people · EPA ID WV3302835 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 178 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: GigaBeam Networks, Verizon.
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