Jefferson County property record for 1523 Knott Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 769 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,956 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 09-11A-0036.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-11A-0036.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 769 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,658 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1523 KNOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443-5048 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT LT #10-BURKHART |
| Legal Subdivision | ALLEN S BURKHART POTOMAC RIVER LOTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 972203 |
1523 Knott Rd is owned by a company that bought it in October 2020.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8880 SIGNAL DR, WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795-4119 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CNB BANK INC |
| Aug 28, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage JEFFERSON SECURITY BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 28, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202013923 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1250 / 349 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 18, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000017003 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1523 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5048 |
| Document Number | 1250/349 |
| Book / Page | 1250 / 349 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000013923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,151.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1523 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5048 |
| Document Number | 202000013924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202000013924 |
| Name | CNB BANK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Property Address | 1523 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5048 |
| Document Number | 1228/707 |
| Book / Page | 1228 / 707 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900010807 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $735.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1523 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5048 |
| Document Number | 201900010808 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 201900010808 |
| Name | JEFFERSON SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2039 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 1523 Knott Rd was $1,956, down 1.1% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,956.00 (-1.06%) | $84,800 (-0.35%) Land $20,500 Building $64,300 | $141,333 (-0.33%) Land $34,167 Building $107,167 |
| 2025 | $1,977.00 | $85,100 Land $20,200 Building $64,900 | $141,800 Land $33,600 Building $108,200 |
| 2023 | $1,833.00 | $78,500 Land $18,900 Building $59,600 | $130,900 Land $31,500 Building $99,400 |
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 1523 Knott Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 1523 Knott Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.5% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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