Taylor County property record for 239 Ford Ln, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,560 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 30.2 acres (1,317,254 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,374 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 06-6-0035.0000 |
| Primary APN | 06-6-0035.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 1,317,254 sqft (30.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 239 FORD LN |
|---|---|
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-4500 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | LAUREL RUN 30.24 ACS (S) |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREL RUN |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5004 |
| Census Tract | 964600 |
239 Ford Ln, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 FORD LN, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-4500 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 Ford Ln was $1,374 with a homeowner's exemption, up 7.3% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,374.00 (+7.34%) | $146,100 (+6.33%) Land $25,680 Building $120,420 | $243,500 (+6.33%) Land $42,800 Building $200,700 |
| 2025 | $1,280.00 Homeowner's exemption | $137,400 Land $25,680 Building $111,720 | $229,000 Land $42,800 Building $186,200 |
| 2023 | $1,148.00 (-0.09%) Homeowner's exemption | $136,080 (+0.53%) Land $24,660 Building $111,420 | $226,800 (+0.53%) Land $41,100 Building $185,700 |
| 2022 | $1,149.00 Homeowner's exemption | $135,360 Land $23,820 Building $111,540 | $225,600 Land $39,700 Building $185,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 239 Ford Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 239 Ford Ln 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 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 15 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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