Wood County property record for 279 Upper Locust Rd, Washington, WV 26181
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 16.5 acres (718,740 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,069 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-410-00E3.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-410-00E3.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,688 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 718,740 sqft (16.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 UPPER LOCUST RD |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26181-5282 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | TCT CONT 16.50-A M-OR-L LOCAL SERVICE RD 13/4 |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD WV |
| Township / Civil Division | TYGART |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
279 Upper Locust Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Wood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 UPPER LOCUST RD, WASHINGTON, WV 26181-5282 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20188773519 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1272 / 257 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088377160 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WOOD WV |
| Recording Date | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Property Address | 279 UPPER LOCUST RD, WASHINGTON, WV 26181-5282 |
| Document Number | 0088377160 |
| Book / Page | 1411 / 861 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202688377160 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 UPPER LOCUST RD, WASHINGTON, WV 26181-5282 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Upper Locust Rd was $1,069 with exemptions applied, up 0.7% from the year before.
Source: Wood County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood County |
| Unified School District | Wood County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,069.00 (+0.66%) | $110,100 (+0.49%) Land $26,340 Building $83,760 | $183,500 (+0.49%) Land $43,900 Building $139,600 |
| 2025 | $1,062.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $109,560 Land $26,100 Building $83,460 | $182,600 Land $43,500 Building $139,100 |
| 2023 | $872.00 (+3.69%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $99,120 (+2.99%) Land $25,320 Building $73,800 | $165,200 (+2.99%) Land $42,200 Building $123,000 |
| 2022 | $841.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $96,240 Land $23,820 Building $72,420 | $160,400 Land $39,700 Building $120,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 279 Upper Locust Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1998.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2023 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1998–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2010 · 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 279 Upper Locust 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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