Preston County property record for 1495 John Orr Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $185 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-11-0003.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-11-0003.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06140785 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1495 JOHN ORR RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 1 THREE FORK |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
1495 John Orr Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 1495 JOHN ORR RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 7, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21637870 |
| Deed Book / Page | 862 / 397 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1495 JOHN ORR RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8167 |
| Document Number | 000862/397 |
| Book / Page | 862 / 397 |
| Map Reference | DB 656 PG 90 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 21637870 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $385.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1495 John Orr Rd was $185.
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 | $185.00 | $24,000 Land $5,940 Building $18,060 | $40,000 Land $9,900 Building $30,100 |
| 2023 | $37.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $23,580 Land $5,940 Building $17,640 | $39,300 Land $9,900 Building $29,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 1495 John Orr Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1495 John Orr Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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