Preston County property record for 2228 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,660 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.27 acres (55,321 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $350 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-12-0001.0005 |
| Primary APN | 03-12-0001.0005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,660 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,132 sqft |
| Basement Area | 528 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 528 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06142131 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2228 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8040 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 1.27 COOKS RUN BOYLAN |
| Legal Subdivision | COOKS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
2228 Independence Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2228 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 000F220227 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2228 Independence Rd was $350 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $350.00 Homeowner's exemption | $65,520 Land $9,480 Building $56,040 | $109,200 Land $15,800 Building $93,400 |
| 2023 | $422.00 Homeowner's exemption | $59,820 Land $9,480 Building $50,340 | $99,700 Land $15,800 Building $83,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2228 Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 2228 Independence Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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