Brooke County property record for 840 High St, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,258 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,314 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-W27B-0291.0000 |
| Primary APN | 07-W27B-0291.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,258 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,516 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,314 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03700664 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 840 HIGH ST |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LOT 352 GEN PLAN |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 352 |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1017 |
| Census Tract | 31402 |
840 High St, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 194 OLD WASHINGTON PIKE, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-1550 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Municipality | Wellsburg City |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6,060 (+1%) Land $2,160 Building $3,900 | $10,100 (+1%) Land $3,600 Building $6,500 | |
| 2025 | $6,000 Land $2,160 Building $3,840 | $10,000 Land $3,600 Building $6,400 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $5,880 Land $2,160 Building $3,720 | $9,800 Land $3,600 Building $6,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 840 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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 840 High 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 | Indirect within 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 | CITY OF WELLSBURG serves 4,019 people · EPA ID WV3300517 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator, with a treatment or procedure violation still open.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Sanitary survey deficiency not corrected currently in violation since Dec 2019 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 11 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 219 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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