Jefferson County property record for 4941 River Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,744 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 5 acres (217,800 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,489 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-8-0046.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-8-0046.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,036 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 217,800 sqft (5 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 4941 RIVER RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443-5066 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 5 AC-STARRY |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 972203 |
4941 River Rd is held in a trust since February 2005.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 104 LANSDOWNE CT, LANSDOWNE, PA 19050-2349 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Transfer Doc | 0010040445 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 4941 River Rd was $2,489, up 2.7% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,489.00 (+2.72%) | $215,800 (+3.45%) Land $110,900 Building $104,900 | $359,667 (+3.44%) Land $184,833 Building $174,833 |
| 2025 | $2,423.00 | $208,600 Land $102,300 Building $106,300 | $347,700 Land $170,500 Building $177,200 |
| 2023 | $2,339.00 | $200,300 Land $102,300 Building $98,000 | $333,900 Land $170,500 Building $163,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 4941 River Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 4941 River Rd is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CORPORATION OF SHEPHERDSTOWN serves 4,300 people · EPA ID WV3301933 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023–2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, Glo Fiber.
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