Preston County, West Virginia
Out-of-state owners outnumber in-state absentee owners in Preston County, WV: 6,697 ownership records (21%) carry a mailing address outside West Virginia, against 2,083 absentee owners who stayed in state, per the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data. In total the county carries 35,273 parcels, including 10,945 vacant land parcels. The median vacant parcel is 0.5 acres.
Source: West Virginia GIS Technical Center (2026 tax year)
Preston County by the numbers
| Total parcels | 35,273 |
| Vacant land parcels | 10,945 |
| Residential vacant land | 10,281 |
| Large vacant tracts | 333 |
| Vacant apartment land | 1 |
| Vacant commercial land | 323 |
| Vacant industrial land | 7 |
| Absentee owners | 8,780 (28% of mailable owners) |
| Out-of-state owners | 6,697 (21% of mailable owners) |
| Median vacant parcel | 0.5 acres (middle half 0.2–3.6) |
Source: West Virginia GIS Technical Center (2026 tax year)
Build your own Preston County list
Pick the acreage and owner type you mail to, see exactly how many vacant-land owners match, and download the CSV right after checkout. One row per owner and mailing address, with the county's market value and a suggested offer range.
About 223 absentee owners of 1–10 acres · about $49
Available lead lists in Preston County
Browse Preston County lead types
Preston County land data: common questions
How many parcels are in Preston County, WV?
Preston County, WV has 35,273 parcels in the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data.
How many absentee land owners are in Preston County, WV?
8,780 ownership records in Preston County list a mailing address away from the property — 28% of the county's 31,758 mailable owners, per the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data.
How many out-of-state owners hold property in Preston County, WV?
6,697 ownership records in Preston County carry a mailing address outside West Virginia — 21% of mailable owners, per the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data.
How many vacant land parcels are in Preston County, WV?
Preston County, WV has 10,945 vacant land parcels across the WV GIS Technical Center vacant land-use groups, per the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data.
How big is a typical vacant parcel in Preston County, WV?
The median vacant parcel in Preston County is 0.5 acres; the middle half ranges from 0.2 to 3.6 acres, per the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data.
Where can I search Preston County, WV property records, deeds and liens?
Ownership, deed and lien records are kept by the county: the County Assessor (ownership and parcel data) and the County Clerk (deeds, liens) — search there by owner name or parcel number. This page summarizes the 2026 tax year West Virginia GIS Technical Center data roll (35,273 parcels) and sells the resulting mailing lists; it doesn't host deed images or lookups.
How much does a list of absentee owners of vacant land in Preston County, WV cost?
About 749 absentee owners hold vacant land in Preston County, WV (one row per owner and mailing address, 2026 tax year). Lists are priced by record count — from $49 for up to 250 owners to $129 for all of them — and you see the exact count and price before paying.
How much does a list of out-of-state owners of vacant land in Preston County, WV cost?
About 2,122 out-of-state owners hold vacant land in Preston County, WV (one row per owner and mailing address, 2026 tax year). Lists are priced by record count — from $49 for up to 250 owners to $269 for all of them — and you see the exact count and price before paying.
How much does a list of in-state absentee owners of vacant land in Preston County, WV cost?
About 593 in-state absentee owners hold vacant land in Preston County, WV (one row per owner and mailing address, 2026 tax year). Lists are priced by record count — from $49 for up to 250 owners to $129 for all of them — and you see the exact count and price before paying.
Can I get a list of tax-delinquent land owners in Preston County, WV?
Yes. About 165 owners of vacant land in Preston County, WV were on the West Virginia State Auditor delinquent list as of October 5, 2026. Tax-delinquent lists start at $74.
More West Virginia counties
- Barbour County, West Virginia
- Berkeley County, West Virginia
- Boone County, West Virginia
- Braxton County, West Virginia
- Brooke County, West Virginia
- Cabell County, West Virginia
- Calhoun County, West Virginia
- Clay County, West Virginia
- Doddridge County, West Virginia
- Fayette County, West Virginia
- All West Virginia counties
Learn
County scores and notes are research starting points. All property, ownership, tax, zoning, environmental, and mailing data should be independently verified before purchase decisions or outreach campaigns.
Land Lead Directory provides research starting points for land investors and acquisition teams. We do not guarantee deal quality, owner motivation, data completeness, property condition, zoning, access, environmental status, or investment outcomes. Verify all information independently before making offers, purchasing property, or launching outreach campaigns.