Fayette County property record for 5740 Backus Mtn, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 2.11 acres (92,347 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,199 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-135-0003.0001 |
| Primary APN | 01-135-0003.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 92,347 sqft (2.11 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 09006961 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5740 BACKUS MTN |
| City | MEADOW BRIDGE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25976-5733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.12 AC SURF WAR RIDGE BY SURVEY |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
5740 Backus Mtn is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2019.
Source: Fayette County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5740 BACKUS MTN, MEADOW BRIDGE, WV 25976-5733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000777723 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5740 Backus Mtn was $1,199.
Source: Fayette County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,199.00 | $97,140 Land $23,220 Building $73,920 | $161,900 Land $38,700 Building $123,200 |
| 2023 | $1,117.00 | $87,240 Land $19,020 Building $68,220 | $145,400 Land $31,700 Building $113,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5740 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 5740 Backus Mtn is moderate, ranking above 56% 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 56% of the US · above 77% 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 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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