Preston County property record for 478 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.817 acres (35,589 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $16,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $299 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-22-0030.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-22-0030.0000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 35,589 sqft (0.817 acres) |
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| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Water Source | Commercial |
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| Account Number | 06110139 |
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| Street Address | 478 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8010 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | 0.817 A INDEPENDENCE |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1039 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
478 Independence Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 251, NEWBURG, WV 26410-0251 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 4, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21591814 |
| Deed Book / Page | 813 / 54 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 478 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8010 |
| Document Number | 813/54 |
| Book / Page | 813 / 54 |
| Map Reference | DB 676 PG 851 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21591814 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $105.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 251, NEWBURG, WV 26410-0251 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 478 Independence Rd was $299.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $299.00 | $19,400 Land $7,400 Building $12,000 | $32,300 Land $12,300 Building $20,000 |
| 2023 | $411.00 | $19,400 Land $7,400 Building $12,000 | $32,300 Land $12,300 Building $20,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 478 Independence 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 October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 Independence 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 | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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