Taylor County property record for 676 Hovatter Rd, Thornton, WV 26440
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1915 |
| Lot Size | 7 acres (304,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $851 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 07-10-0020.0000 |
| Primary APN | 07-10-0020.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,020 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1915 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1915 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 304,920 sqft (7 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 676 HOVATTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | THORNTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26440-7582 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | GLADE RUN 7ACS (S) |
| Legal Subdivision | GLADE RUN |
| Jurisdiction | TAYLOR WV |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1036 |
| Census Tract | 964900 |
676 Hovatter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Taylor County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 676 HOVATTER RD, THORNTON, WV 26440-7582 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 18, 2009 |
| Deed Document Number | 20157511 |
| Deed Book / Page | 341 / 487 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 676 Hovatter Rd was $851, up 10.4% from the year before.
Source: Taylor County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Taylor County |
| Unified School District | Taylor County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $851.00 (+10.38%) | $78,120 (+10.43%) Land $25,320 Building $52,800 | $130,200 (+10.43%) Land $42,200 Building $88,000 |
| 2025 | $771.00 | $70,740 Land $25,200 Building $45,540 | $117,900 Land $42,000 Building $75,900 |
| 2023 | $573.00 (+1.96%) | $58,020 (+2.87%) Land $28,800 Building $29,220 | $96,700 (+2.87%) Land $48,000 Building $48,700 |
| 2022 | $562.00 | $56,400 Land $27,480 Building $28,920 | $94,000 Land $45,800 Building $48,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 676 Hovatter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 2, 2011 · 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 |
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 676 Hovatter Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 | TAYLOR COUNTY PSD serves 1,322 people · EPA ID WV3304605 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 17 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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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