Putnam County property record for 253 Sovine Rd, Hurricane, WV 25526
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,243 sqft · built 1979 |
| Lot Size | 9.8 acres (426,888 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,450 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-220-0032.0002 |
| Primary APN | 04-220-0032.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,243 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,486 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1979 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1979 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 426,888 sqft (9.8 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 00032731 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 SOVINE RD |
| City | HURRICANE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25526-1198 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 9.80 AC |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 2 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2053 |
| Census Tract | 20300 |
253 Sovine Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2016.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 SOVINE RD, HURRICANE, WV 25526-1198 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0554/750 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Sovine Rd was $1,450 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,450.00 (+5.22%) | $136,020 (+5.39%) Land $12,120 Building $123,900 | $226,700 (+5.39%) Land $20,200 Building $206,500 |
| 2025 | $1,378.00 Homeowner's exemption | $129,060 Land $11,280 Building $117,780 | $215,100 Land $18,800 Building $196,300 |
| 2023 | $1,123.00 (-1.58%) Homeowner's exemption | $112,440 (-1.99%) Land $11,280 Building $101,160 | $187,400 (-1.99%) Land $18,800 Building $168,600 |
| 2022 | $1,141.00 Homeowner's exemption | $114,720 Land $14,880 Building $99,840 | $191,200 Land $24,800 Building $166,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Sovine Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1990.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1990–1997) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1997 · Heavy & Wind Driven Rain, High Winds,flooding,slides |
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 253 Sovine Rd is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 49% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
May also be available: Optimum.
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