Brooke County property record for 478 Bethany Pike, Wellsburg, WV 26070
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.11 acres (48,352 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $36 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 03-B27K-0162.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-B27K-0162.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,296 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 48,352 sqft (1.11 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 03302660 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 478 BETHANY PIKE |
| City | WELLSBURG |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26070-3092 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PARCEL W & B PIKE 1.11 AC |
| Jurisdiction | BROOKE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WELLSBURG |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 31700 |
478 Bethany Pike is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Brooke County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 BETHANY PIKE, WELLSBURG, WV 26070-3092 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 478 Bethany Pike was $36 with a disabled person's exemption, down 88.5% from the year before.
Source: Brooke County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Brooke County |
| Unified School District | Brooke County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36.00 (-88.5%) | $22,740 (-4.45%) Land $4,440 Building $18,300 | $37,900 (+8.6%) Land $7,400 Building $30,500 |
| 2025 | $313.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $23,800 Land $5,800 Building $18,000 | $34,900 Land $4,900 Building $30,000 |
| 2023 | $274.00 | $20,660 Land $4,460 Building $16,200 | $31,900 Land $4,900 Building $27,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Bethany Pike in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1979–2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 6 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2005 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| Claims by Event |
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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 478 Bethany Pike 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 93% of the US · lower than 98.6% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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