Preston County property record for 198 May Rd, Thornton, WV 26440
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 60.3 acres (2,627,975 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $525 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-17-0025.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-17-0025.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 2,627,975 sqft (60.3 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Account Number | 06138958 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 MAY RD |
| City | THORNTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26440-6000 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | SUR 60.33 A MAPLE RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | MAPLE RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIFTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3057 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
198 May Rd, a residential property, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2015.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 MAY RD, THORNTON, WV 26440-6000 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 00777/0507 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 198 MAY RD, THORNTON, WV 26440-6000 |
| Document Number | 0021659436 |
| Book / Page | 690 / 300 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621659436 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 198 MAY RD, THORNTON, WV 26440-6000 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0021659436, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 690/300 |
| Instrument | 202621659436 |
| Name | CLEAR MOUNTAIN BANK |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.44% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 198 May Rd was $525.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525.00 | $34,080 Land $33,240 Building $840 | $56,800 Land $55,400 Building $1,400 |
| 2023 | $726.00 | $34,260 Land $33,240 Building $1,020 | $57,100 Land $55,400 Building $1,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 198 May Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 198 May Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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