Wood County property record for 438 Way Back Rd, Washington, WV 26181
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 4,719 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 4 acres (174,240 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,635 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-70-00A1.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-70-00A1.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,719 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,284 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,435 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,435 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 174,240 sqft (4 acres) |
| Patio Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 438 WAY BACK RD |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26181-5367 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | TCT CSX RAILROAD 4-A W/EXHBT |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD WV |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3002 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
438 Way Back Rd, a rural home, is held in a trust.
Source: Wood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4215 POWELL ST, PARKERSBURG, WV 26104-1411 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Way Back Rd was $3,635, up 1.1% 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 | $3,635.00 (+1.08%) | $306,480 (+1.13%) Land $22,320 Building $284,160 | $510,800 (+1.13%) Land $37,200 Building $473,600 |
| 2025 | $3,596.00 | $303,060 Land $20,880 Building $282,180 | $505,100 Land $34,800 Building $470,300 |
| 2023 | $2,953.00 (+3.4%) | $267,900 (+3.52%) Land $17,760 Building $250,140 | $446,500 (+3.52%) Land $29,600 Building $416,900 |
| 2022 | $2,856.00 Additional exemption filed | $258,780 Land $17,760 Building $241,020 | $431,300 Land $29,600 Building $401,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 438 Way Back Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 438 Way Back 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 5 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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