Monongalia County property record for 16 Fields Creek Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 52 acres (2,265,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,526 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2-0012.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-2-0012.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,600 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,152 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 2,265,120 sqft (52 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06143700 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 FIELDS CREEK RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 52 BRAINES RUN CID 1-12 (SUMMERS CHALLEN DONALD-LIFE) |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINES RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3015 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
Source: Monongalia County records, as of December 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FIELDS CREEK RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000085022 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Unified School District | Monongalia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,526.00 (-14.12%) Homeowner's exemption | $217,980 (+16.18%) Land $26,460 Building $191,520 | $363,300 (+16.18%) Land $44,100 Building $319,200 |
| 2023 | $1,777.00 Homeowner's exemption | $187,620 Land $26,160 Building $161,460 | $312,700 Land $43,600 Building $269,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2019 · 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 | 2 (2001–2011) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 43% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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