Preston County, West Virginia Real Estate Leads

Off-market leads from Preston County’s public court records. Delivered the same day they're filed, matched to the owner and the property.

  • Pre-Foreclosure
  • Probate
  • Tax Sale
  • Pre-Probate

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15,215Housing units
81%Owner-occupied
$158KMedian home value

Source: U.S. Census ACS 2023

Lead Types in Preston County

Pre-Foreclosure

Homeowners in Preston County named in a foreclosure filing who still hold the deed. This is the window before the auction, while an equity sale is still on the table. Owner and property data from public records.

Probate

Open probate cases in Preston County with real property in the estate. Heirs often look to sell rather than manage, maintain, or carry the taxes on an inherited home. Owner and property data from public records.

Tax Sale

Owners who fell behind on their property taxes in Preston County, with a tax sale now moving against the home. The clock is running before the sale is final and some still hold equity, so some look to sell first. Owner and property data from public records.

Pre-Probate

Preston County's recently deceased homeowners whose estate has not yet entered probate: the period after a death and before an estate is opened. Reach the family before a probate attorney is retained and before the home is listed. Owner and property data from public records.

About Preston County

Preston County is a smaller local market: U.S. Census data puts Preston County at roughly 15,200 housing units, 81% owner-occupied, with a median home value of $157,700, which gives you a real, sourced read on the market you’d be buying into. Our off-market leads from public court records put motivated sellers in Preston County in front of you the same day they're filed.

Preston County at a glance

Preston County, West Virginia, is home to 34,204 people in 15,215 housing units, with the county seat in Kingwood. 81% of its homes are owner-occupied and the median home value is $158K.

What makes the Preston County market different

  • 16% of housing units in Preston County stand vacant, against 10% nationally. An empty house still carries taxes, insurance and upkeep, and owners who inherited one or moved away are often ready to talk about selling.
  • 55% of owner-occupied homes in Preston County have no mortgage at all, against 39% nationally. An owner with no loan has more equity, which leaves room for a price that works for both sides.
  • Preston County has an older housing stock: 16% of homes were built before 1940, against 12% nationally. Older homes more often need repairs, a common reason an heir or a stretched owner sells as-is.
  • HUD sets the fair market rent for a 3-bedroom home for the Morgantown, WV area at $1,404 a month, against a median home value of $158K in Preston County. Set those two side by side to judge whether a buy-and-hold rental pencils out before you make an offer.
  • Permits were issued for 8 new housing units in Preston County in 2025, up 700% from 2024. Rising construction is a sign of demand for housing here.

Preston County by the numbers

MeasurePreston CountyU.S.Source
Population34,204U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units15,215U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are owner-occupied81%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median home value$158KU.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Housing units that are vacant16%10%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes that are single-family detached75%61%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Homes built before 194016%12%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Residents aged 65 or older20%17%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Owner-occupied homes with no mortgage (owned free and clear)55%39%U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
Median age of residents43.238.9U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom, monthly (Morgantown, WV)$1,143HUD Fair Market Rents
HUD Fair Market Rent, 3-bedroom, monthly (Morgantown, WV)$1,404HUD Fair Market Rents
New housing units permitted in 20258U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Change in units permitted, 2024 to 2025+700%U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
County seatKingwood

Public statistics, latest published release. None of these figures come from Keystone’s own records.

What’s Included with Every Lead

Every Preston County lead starts with the court filing itself. We layer in owner and property data from public records and data providers on top. The added-data fields below are as complete as what’s publicly available for that property.

From the court record

Property address
Owner full name
Case type & case number
Filing date

Added from public records & data providers

Mailing address
Phone numbers, an add-on where offered
Email address
Estimated property value
Estimated equity percentage
Motivation score
Absentee flag
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Square footage & lot size
Year built
Last sale date & price
Assessed value & land/improvement breakdown

Why Preston County Is a Smart Market for Investors

Where Each Case Stands

Each Preston County lead shows its case stage straight from the court record, so you can see where the owner stands before you reach out.

Real, Census-Verified Market Data

Preston County: roughly 15,200 housing units, 81% owner-occupied, a median home value of $157,700, and a population of about 34,200 (U.S. Census ACS). We ground every county page in sourced, verifiable numbers (never an invented city, employer, or statistic), so you know exactly what market you’re buying into before the first lead ever arrives.

The Same Day They're Filed

New Preston County filings reach your dashboard the same day they're filed.

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Common Questions

Where can I find pre-foreclosure leads in Preston County, West Virginia?

Keystone Court Data publishes pre-foreclosure leads for Preston County, West Virginia, the same day they're filed, matched to the owner and the property. There is a 7-day free trial with no credit card required at https://keystonecourtdata.com/counties/preston-county-west-virginia-real-estate-leads.

How do I get probate leads in Preston County?

Probate filings in Preston County are delivered as each notice is published. Each lead includes the property address and owner data. Coverage extends to pre-probate (recently-deceased homeowners before estate filing) where the data is available.

What types of real estate leads does Keystone deliver for Preston County?

For Preston County, Keystone delivers pre-foreclosure, probate, tax-sale, and pre-probate leads. Each lead includes property and owner details.

How soon do Preston County filings show up?

New Preston County filings are delivered the same day they're filed, matched to the owner and the property.

Can more than one investor subscribe to Preston County?

Yes. Preston County is sold on a non-exclusive basis, so you can subscribe any time regardless of who else already has it. Your edge comes from how you work each lead, not from limiting who else can subscribe.

How much do Preston County real estate leads cost on Keystone?

Preston County is $39 per month. The 7-day free trial requires no credit card; you only enter payment if you continue after the trial.