Mercer County property record for 809 Mercer St, Princeton, WV 24740
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,474 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-10-0436.0000 |
| Primary APN | 10-10-0436.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06045978 |
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| Street Address | 809 MERCER ST |
| City | PRINCETON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 24740-2907 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Legal Description | LOT 11 -38 MERCER |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-38 |
| Jurisdiction | MERCER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | II |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 1300 |
809 Mercer St, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: Mercer County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 607 ATHENS RD, PRINCETON, WV 24740-6270 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 809 Mercer St was $1,474, up 13.2% from the year before.
Source: Mercer County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer County |
| Municipality | Princeton City |
| Unified School District | Mercer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,474.00 (+13.21%) | $54,060 (+14.05%) Land $15,660 Building $38,400 | $90,100 (+14.05%) Land $26,100 Building $64,000 |
| 2025 | $1,302.00 | $47,400 Land $15,660 Building $31,740 | $79,000 Land $26,100 Building $52,900 |
| 2023 | $1,179.00 | $42,540 Land $14,280 Building $28,260 | $70,900 Land $23,800 Building $47,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 809 Mercer St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 24 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1995–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2025 · Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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 809 Mercer St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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 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 564 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Optimum Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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