Taylor County property record for 1814 Hovatter Rd, Thornton, WV 26440
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 12 acres (522,720 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $69,000 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $934 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-4-0020.0000 |
| Primary APN | 07-4-0020.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,924 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 522,720 sqft (12 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 1814 HOVATTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | THORNTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26440-7571 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SANDY CREEK 12 ACS (MINUS COAL) |
| Legal Subdivision | SANDY CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1034 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
Source: Taylor County records, as of August 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1814 HOVATTER RD, THORNTON, WV 26440-7571 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 291 / 457 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Taylor County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $934.00 (+32.48%) | $85,740 (+20.19%) Land $17,940 Building $67,800 | $142,900 (+20.19%) Land $29,900 Building $113,000 |
| 2023 | $705.00 (+0.71%) Additional exemption filed | $71,340 (+1.54%) Land $20,280 Building $51,060 | $118,900 (+1.54%) Land $33,800 Building $85,100 |
| 2022 | $700.00 Additional exemption filed | $70,260 Land $19,440 Building $50,820 | $117,100 Land $32,400 Building $84,700 |
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 August 2, 2011 · 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 |
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 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | TAYLOR COUNTY PSD serves 1,322 people · EPA ID WV3304605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 17 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 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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