Hardy County property record for 17608 Rte 259, Mathias, WV 26812
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,004 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 24.6 acres (1,075,061 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $224 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-546-0005.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-546-0005.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,004 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,692 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,075,061 sqft (24.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 17608 ROUTE 259 |
|---|---|
| City | MATHIAS |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SOUTH OF MATHIAS 24.68 AC SURVEY CALDWELL |
| Jurisdiction | HARDY WV |
| Township / Civil Division | LOST RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4030 |
| Census Tract | 970300 |
17608 Rte 259, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Hardy County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17610 STATE ROAD 259, MATHIAS, WV 26812-8451 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17608 Rte 259 was $224 with a homeowner's exemption, up 8.7% from the year before.
Source: Hardy County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Hardy County |
| Unified School District | Hardy County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $224.00 (+8.74%) | $49,140 (+4.87%) Land $14,940 Building $34,200 | $81,900 (+4.87%) Land $24,900 Building $57,000 |
| 2025 | $206.00 Homeowner's exemption | $46,860 Land $14,940 Building $31,920 | $78,100 Land $24,900 Building $53,200 |
| 2023 | $195.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,300 Land $14,940 Building $30,360 | $75,500 Land $24,900 Building $50,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17608 Rte 259 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 15, 2023 · 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 |
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 17608 Rte 259 is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · above 75% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.09% 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Hardy Telecommunications Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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