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56 E Main St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425 Property Records

Preston County property record for 56 E Main St, Rowlesburg, WV 26425

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 5,160 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$337 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2026 Transfer
Sep 2022 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN16-1-0128.0001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN16-1-0128.0001
Alternative APNs
  • 39-16-1-0128.0001
  • 06260084

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area5,160 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area2,580 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeBrick
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions94 ft deep x 29.8 ft wide
View / LotNeighborhood / Spot

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
Heating FuelGas
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number06260084
Street Address56 E MAIN ST
CityROWLESBURG
StateWV
Zip26425-1106
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description3031 SQFT OF LOT 12 MAIN ST
Legal Subdivision16 91 0000-00 1 0128
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number12
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Township / Civil DivisionFIFTH
Census Block Group1
Census Block1021
Census Tract964500

Owner

56 E Main St is owned by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.

Source: Preston County records, as of September 14, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 411, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-0411
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2026Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Sep 16, 2022Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateAug 20, 2026
Transfer Doc0021662664
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2026: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateAug 24, 2026
Property Address56 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-1106
Document Number0021662664
Book / Page901 / 501
Instrument DateAug 20, 2026
Instrument202621662664
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

September 2022: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document TypeTransfer on Death Deed
JurisdictionPRESTON WV
Recording DateSep 16, 2022
Property Address56 E MAIN ST, ROWLESBURG, WV 26425-1106
Document Number000853/685
Book / Page853 / 685
Map ReferenceDB 523 PG 766
Instrument DateSep 1, 2022
Instrument21629540
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2025

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 56 E Main St was $337.

Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateWest Virginia
CountyPreston County
MunicipalityRowlesburg Town
Unified School DistrictPreston County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$337.00$33,060 Land $1,800 Building $31,260$55,100 Land $3,000 Building $52,100
2023$147.00 Homeowner's exemption$31,260 Land $1,800 Building $29,460$52,100 Land $3,000 Building $49,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 56 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 ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationVaries along the reach; see FIRM
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force
Nearby Flood Claims21 (1985–2017)
Claims Outside the SFHA6 of 21
Most Recent ClaimAug 2017 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Flooding, Jan 1996 · 9 claims
  • Severe Storms & Flooding, Nov 1985 · 6 claims

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

Wildfire risk around 56 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 RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 98.6% of West Virginia
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemROWLESBURG WATER WORKS
serves 680 people · EPA ID WV3303914
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2023
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNo certified operator
Aug 2022
Organic carbon removal
Apr 2022
Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected
May 2019
Monitoring and Reporting55
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 146 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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