Brooke County property record for 8 Duchess Dr, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1918 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $19,000 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $356 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-C19P-0020.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-C19P-0020.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,304 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1918 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1918 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 03401014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 DUCHESS DR |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-1297 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L 38 LOUISE |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 31402 |
8 Duchess Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 DUCHESS DR, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-1297 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 313 / 507 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 29, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 313/507 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Duchess Dr was $356, up 1.7% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $356.00 (+1.71%) | $27,000 (+1.35%) Land $2,340 Building $24,660 | $45,000 (+1.35%) Land $3,900 Building $41,100 |
| 2025 | $350.00 | $26,640 Land $2,340 Building $24,300 | $44,400 Land $3,900 Building $40,500 |
| 2023 | $338.00 | $25,500 Land $2,340 Building $23,160 | $42,500 Land $3,900 Building $38,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Duchess Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 | 1 in force |
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 8 Duchess Dr 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 37 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson County Cable Cable | 400 / 40 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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