Mercer County property record for 520 Union St, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,672 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.095 acres (4,138 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,500 (Apr 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $46 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-27-0022.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-27-0022.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,672 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Lot Area | 4,138 sqft (0.095 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 500 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06131937 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 520 UNION ST |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 21 SEC 501 UNION 25' X 150' X 30' X 157' |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
520 Union St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in April 2013.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 UNION ST, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-3734 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 12, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2013509951 |
| Deed Book / Page | 990 / 129 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 520 Union St was $46, up 228.6% 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 | $46.00 (+228.57%) | $3,360 (+211.11%) Land $2,160 Building $1,200 | $5,600 (+211.11%) Land $3,600 Building $2,000 |
| 2025 | $14.00 | $1,080 Land $780 Building $300 | $1,800 Land $1,300 Building $500 |
| 2023 | $10.00 | $780 Land $480 Building $300 | $1,300 Land $800 Building $500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 520 Union St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 2, 2005 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1997) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · river or lake flooding |
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 520 Union St is moderate, ranking above 42% of the US, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 42% of the US · above 60% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 214 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 3,000 / 3,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: GigaBeam Networks, Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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