Preston County property record for 421 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,574 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.478 acres (20,822 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $135 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-22-0041.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-22-0041.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,574 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,574 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 20,822 sqft (0.478 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 45 ft deep x 320 ft wide |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06143443 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 421 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 15 (.15A) & LOT INDEPENDENCE |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | FIFTH |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
Source: Preston County records · APN 03-22-0041.0000
Assessment roll updated December 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-0004 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 05, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021620622 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Preston County records · Assessment roll updated December 5, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135.00 (-15.63%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,560 (+7.01%) Land $3,120 Building $34,440 | $62,600 (+7.01%) Land $5,200 Building $57,400 |
| 2023 | $160.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,100 Land $3,120 Building $31,980 | $58,500 Land $5,200 Building $53,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Preston County (54077C), updated October 8, 2018 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 540779644001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 21% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 32 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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