Fayette County property record for 12495 Backus Mtn, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,548 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $674 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-137-0001.0001 |
| Primary APN | 01-137-0001.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,096 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 60,548 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09003348 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12495 BACKUS MTN |
| City | MEADOW BRIDGE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25976-5681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.39 AC FEE LITTLE MEADOWS R/S |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
12495 Backus Mtn is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2008.
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12495 BACKUS MTN, MEADOW BRIDGE, WV 25976-5681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 29, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0639000464 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 12495 Backus Mtn was $674 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette County |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $674.00 (+8.01%) | $72,620 (+2.89%) Land $10,400 Building $62,220 | $121,033 (+2.92%) Land $17,333 Building $103,700 |
| 2025 | $624.00 Homeowner's exemption | $70,580 Land $9,920 Building $60,660 | $117,600 Land $16,500 Building $101,100 |
| 2023 | $574.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,880 Land $8,840 Building $56,040 | $108,100 Land $14,700 Building $93,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12495 Backus Mtn in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2010 · 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 | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And 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 12495 Backus Mtn is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · above 65% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | TOWN OF MEADOW BRIDGE serves 692 people · EPA ID WV3301022 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) 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 May 2025 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 115 / 7 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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