Fayette County property record for 5461 Backus Mtn, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 4.88 acres (212,573 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $702 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-135-0010.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-135-0010.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 212,573 sqft (4.88 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 600 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06061833 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5461 BACKUS MTN |
| City | MEADOW BRIDGE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25976-5631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SURF 4.88 AC WAR RIDGE (INC 135-8 (15 AC) & 135-9 (5.13 AC |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2067 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
5461 Backus Mtn, a single family home, is owned by an individual.
Source: Fayette County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3972 BINGHAM RD, CHARMCO, WV 25958-7111 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 5461 Backus Mtn was $702, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette County |
| Unified School District | Fayette County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $702.00 (+6.69%) | $48,120 (+3.22%) Land $12,600 Building $35,520 | $80,200 (+3.22%) Land $21,000 Building $59,200 |
| 2025 | $658.00 | $46,620 Land $12,000 Building $34,620 | $77,700 Land $20,000 Building $57,700 |
| 2023 | $639.00 | $43,320 Land $10,800 Building $32,520 | $72,200 Land $18,000 Building $54,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5461 Backus Mtn in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2016.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 3, 2010 · 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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2016) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2016 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
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 5461 Backus Mtn is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 51% of the US · above 72% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% 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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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