Putnam County property record for 553 Divide Ridge Rd, Given, WV 25245
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,674 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 31.2 acres (1,361,250 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,522 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-118-0005.0000 |
| Primary APN | 12-118-0005.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,674 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,348 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,361,250 sqft (31.2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 00020752 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 553 DIVIDE RIDGE RD |
| City | GIVEN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25245-8239 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 31.25 AC, 64.75 AC & 54 AC 18 MILE CRK |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
553 Divide Ridge Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 DIVIDE RIDGE RD, GIVEN, WV 25245-8239 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Ux (and Wife) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Divide Ridge Rd was $1,522 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.2% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,522.00 (+3.19%) | $118,500 (+4.28%) Land $13,200 Building $105,300 | $197,500 (+4.28%) Land $22,000 Building $175,500 |
| 2025 | $1,475.00 Homeowner's exemption | $113,640 Land $12,600 Building $101,040 | $189,400 Land $21,000 Building $168,400 |
| 2023 | $1,159.00 (-3.42%) Homeowner's exemption | $96,960 (+2.08%) Land $12,240 Building $84,720 | $161,600 (+2.08%) Land $20,400 Building $141,200 |
| 2022 | $1,200.00 Homeowner's exemption | $94,980 Land $12,720 Building $82,260 | $158,300 Land $21,200 Building $137,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Divide Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2002–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2004 · river or lake flooding |
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 553 Divide Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
No cell data coverage reported
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