Preston County property record for 4789 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 20 acres (871,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $243 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Dec 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-6-0031.0002 |
| Primary APN | 03-6-0031.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 871,200 sqft (20 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Account Number | 06239652 |
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| Street Address | 4789 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8067 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Legal Description | SUR 20 THREE FORK |
| Legal Subdivision | 03 91 0000-00 6 0031 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
4789 Independence Rd, residential vacant land, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/MORGANTOWN WV |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 1, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0021625003 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 4789 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8067 |
| Document Number | 0021661535 |
| Book / Page | 693 / 750 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621661535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4789 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8067 |
| Document Number | 0021661535, |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 693/750 |
| Instrument | 202621661535 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/MORGANTOWN WV |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 9, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.79% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 4789 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8067 |
| Document Number | 000844/763 |
| Book / Page | 844 / 763 |
| Map Reference | DB 802 PG 715 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 21621306 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 4789 Independence Rd was $243.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of December 5, 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 | $243.00 | $15,780 Land $15,780 | $26,300 Land $26,300 |
| 2023 | $334.00 | $15,780 Land $15,780 | $26,300 Land $26,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4789 Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2000 · 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 4789 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 | 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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