Mercer County property record for 8 Laurel Dr, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,629 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.381 acres (16,596 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,188 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-16A-0006.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-16A-0006.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,629 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,466 sqft |
| Basement Area | 896 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 16,596 sqft (0.381 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 166 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06030779 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 LAUREL DR |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 8 BLK 2 BOULDER PK |
| Legal Subdivision | BOULDER PARK SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 1500 |
8 Laurel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 522 QUAILWOOD DR, PRINCETON, WV 24740-4173 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Laurel Dr was $1,188 with a homeowner's exemption, up 10.3% 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 | $1,188.00 (+10.31%) | $125,220 (+8.81%) Land $25,200 Building $100,020 | $208,700 (+8.81%) Land $42,000 Building $166,700 |
| 2025 | $1,077.00 Homeowner's exemption | $115,080 Land $24,960 Building $90,120 | $191,800 Land $41,600 Building $150,200 |
| 2023 | $954.00 Homeowner's exemption | $103,920 Land $20,280 Building $83,640 | $173,200 Land $33,800 Building $139,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Laurel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1992.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1992–1995) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1995 · Severe Storms, Heavy Rains, Flooding, Mudslides |
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 Laurel Dr is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 47% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 BLUESTONE PLANT private · serves 20,562 people · EPA ID WV3304513 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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