Preston County property record for 486 Fields Creek Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 3.51 acres (152,896 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $166,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $472 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2-0014.0003 |
| Primary APN | 03-2-0014.0003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 152,896 sqft (3.51 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 09215372 |
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| Street Address | 486 FIELDS CREEK RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-9616 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | FEE 3.51 A (LOT B) BRAINES RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINES RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 486 FIELDS CREEK RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-9616 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 21592721 |
| Deed Book / Page | 813 / 985 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Oct 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 486 FIELDS CREEK RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-9616 |
| Document Number | 813/985 |
| Book / Page | 813 / 985 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21592721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,095.60 |
| 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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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 | $472.00 (-24.6%) | $61,290 (+3.65%) Land $10,770 Building $50,520 | $102,000 (+3.66%) Land $17,800 Building $84,200 |
| 2023 | $626.00 | $59,130 Land $10,770 Building $48,360 | $98,400 Land $17,800 Building $80,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · above 44% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 25 / 3 |
May also be available: Breezeline, Frontier.
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