Preston County property record for 6562 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,932 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 1.83 acres (79,715 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $706 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-3-0058.0001 |
| Primary APN | 03-3-0058.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,932 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Basement Area | 384 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 384 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 79,715 sqft (1.83 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 4,000 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06137272 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6562 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 1.83 BRAINES RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINES RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
6562 Independence Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2018.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 6562 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 21592180 |
| Deed Book / Page | 813 / 314 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 6562 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8086 |
| Document Number | 813/314 |
| Book / Page | 813 / 314 |
| Map Reference | DB 438 PG 622 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21592180 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,617.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 6562 Independence Rd was $706.
Source: Preston County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Preston County |
| Unified School District | Preston County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $706.00 | $91,680 Land $10,080 Building $81,600 | $152,800 Land $16,800 Building $136,000 |
| 2023 | $949.00 | $89,580 Land $10,080 Building $79,500 | $149,300 Land $16,800 Building $132,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 6562 Independence Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2000.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2000) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2000 · rainfall accumulation |
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 6562 Independence 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 66% of the US · above 43% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PRESTON COUNTY PSD 1 serves 3,455 people · EPA ID WV3303912 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Dichloromethane resolved · Oct 2019 Total trihalomethanes resolved · Jan 2019 Turbidity resolved · Nov 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Jan 2023 Coliform assessment May 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 20 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 21 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Frontier DSL | 10 / 1 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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