Preston County property record for 131 High Ln, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $207 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-22-0015.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-22-0015.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06142104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 131 HIGH LN |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | INC PAR 24 LOT (.28) & 1440 SQFT INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 1440 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1040 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
131 High Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 HIGH LN, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8103 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 00000W7920 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 High Ln was $207.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $207.00 | $26,340 Land $1,560 Building $24,780 | $43,900 Land $2,600 Building $41,300 |
| 2023 | $271.00 | $24,960 Land $1,560 Building $23,400 | $41,600 Land $2,600 Building $39,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 131 High Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · 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 | 2 in force |
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 131 High Ln is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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