Mercer County property record for 740 Wheeling Ave, Bluefield, WV 24701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1926 |
| Lot Size | 0.104 acres (4,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,900 (Apr 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $303 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-25-0082.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-25-0082.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1926 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1926 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,530 sqft (0.104 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 74 ft deep x 93.8 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06130297 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 740 WHEELING AVE |
| City | BLUEFIELD |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24701-3427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | E PT LOT 10 SEC 336 WHEELING |
| Legal Subdivision | WHEELING AVENUE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | I |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 2000 |
740 Wheeling Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2008.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 740 WHEELING AVE, BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-3427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 922 / 473 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 740 Wheeling Ave was $303, up 68.3% 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 | $303.00 (+68.33%) | $22,140 (+70.05%) Land $4,020 Building $18,120 | $36,900 (+70.05%) Land $6,700 Building $30,200 |
| 2025 | $180.00 | $13,020 Land $2,580 Building $10,440 | $21,700 Land $4,300 Building $17,400 |
| 2023 | $168.00 | $12,180 Land $2,340 Building $9,840 | $20,300 Land $3,900 Building $16,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 740 Wheeling Ave 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 740 Wheeling Ave 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 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 275 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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