Marion County property record for 525 Blackshere Rd, Rachel, WV 26587
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.197 acres (8,581 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $59,000 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $177 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-23-0050.0000 |
| Primary APN | 11-23-0050.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,688 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Lot Area | 8,581 sqft (0.197 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 55 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 525 BLACKSHERE RD |
|---|---|
| City | RACHEL |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26587-9033 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.20 AC DOWNS |
| Legal Subdivision | TERWILLIGER |
| Jurisdiction | MARION WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WEST AUGUSTA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2033 |
| Census Tract | 21602 |
525 Blackshere Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2014.
Source: Marion County records, as of November 24, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 BLACKSHERE RD, RACHEL, WV 26587-9033 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20073506 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1021 / 523 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 29, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 1151/0114 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 525 Blackshere Rd was $177 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Marion County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion County |
| Unified School District | Marion County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $177.00 Homeowner's exemption | $34,320 Land $4,860 Building $29,460 | $57,200 Land $8,100 Building $49,100 |
| 2023 | $393.00 (+3.69%) | $31,860 (+3.91%) Land $4,860 Building $27,000 | $53,100 (+3.91%) Land $8,100 Building $45,000 |
| 2022 | $379.00 | $30,660 Land $4,860 Building $25,800 | $51,100 Land $8,100 Building $43,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 525 Blackshere Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 13, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2017–2019) |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2019 · other causes |
| 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 525 Blackshere 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 93% of the US · lower than 98.6% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOWNS PSD serves 1,024 people · EPA ID WV3302501 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF FAIRMONT |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Oct 2018 |
|---|---|
| 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 68 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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