Gilmer County property record for 178 Low Gap Rd, Sand Fork, WV 26430
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 17.2 acres (750,103 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $468 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-24-0051.0004 |
| Primary APN | 03-24-0051.0004 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 750,103 sqft (17.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 178 LOW GAP RD |
|---|---|
| City | SAND FORK |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26430-8125 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 17.22 AC SUR S S KANAWHA |
| Legal Subdivision | B AND O RAILROAD |
| Jurisdiction | GILMER WV |
| Township / Civil Division | GLENVILLE |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5037 |
| Census Tract | 967701 |
Source: Gilmer County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 LOW GAP RD, SAND FORK, WV 26430-8125 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Gilmer County assessment roll, as of November 25, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Gilmer County |
| Unified School District | Gilmer County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $468.00 (+13.59%) | $70,380 (+9.22%) Land $29,100 Building $41,280 | $117,300 (+9.22%) Land $48,500 Building $68,800 |
| 2025 | $412.00 (+98.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,440 (+51.91%) Land $26,640 Building $37,800 | $107,400 (+51.91%) Land $44,400 Building $63,000 |
| 2023 | $208.00 Homeowner's exemption | $42,420 Land $15,780 Building $26,640 | $70,700 Land $26,300 Building $44,400 |
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 June 16, 2009 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2011 · other causes |
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 94% of the US · lower than 99.5% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GILMER CO PSD private · serves 803 people · EPA ID WV3301106 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from GLENVILLE UTILITY |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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