Mercer County property record for 597 Eads Mill Rd, Princeton, WV 24739
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,102 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-9-0105.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-9-0105.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,368 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06030467 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 597 EADS MILL RD |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24739-8783 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOTS 7-8 SEC 3 DAVIS FORK PLAT#1672 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7,8 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | III |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 1200 |
597 Eads Mill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2015.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 EADS MILL RD, PRINCETON, WV 24739-8783 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 1015/179 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 597 Eads Mill Rd was $1,102, up 16.2% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,102.00 (+16.24%) | $97,560 (+16.56%) Land $15,360 Building $82,200 | $162,600 (+16.56%) Land $25,600 Building $137,000 |
| 2025 | $948.00 | $83,700 Land $14,700 Building $69,000 | $139,500 Land $24,500 Building $115,000 |
| 2023 | $822.00 | $72,300 Land $12,840 Building $59,460 | $120,500 Land $21,400 Building $99,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 Eads Mill Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1993.
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 Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1993–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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 597 Eads Mill Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | TOWN OF ATHENS serves 5,633 people · EPA ID WV3302801 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | WVAWC BLUESTONE PLANT |
| Lead | 4 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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Verizon, Xfinity.
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