Fayette County property record for 6859 Backus Mtn, Meadow Bridge, WV 25976
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 37.6 acres (1,640,034 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $47 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 01-126-0002.0000 |
| Primary APN | 01-126-0002.0000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,640,034 sqft (37.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Storage Building | 600 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06055038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6859 BACKUS MTN |
| City | MEADOW BRIDGE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25976-5643 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SURF 37.00/ WAR RIDGE HOMESITE |
| Jurisdiction | FAYETTE WV |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW HAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 21100 |
6859 Backus Mtn is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2024.
Source: Fayette County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6859 BACKUS MTN, MEADOW BRIDGE, WV 25976-5643 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 22, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000855389 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 6859 Backus Mtn was $47 with exemptions applied.
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 | $47.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $23,840 Land $14,360 Building $9,480 | $41,000 Land $25,200 Building $15,800 |
| 2023 | $37.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption | $22,900 Land $14,080 Building $8,820 | $39,400 Land $24,700 Building $14,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 6859 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 6859 Backus Mtn is moderate, ranking above 53% 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 53% of the US · above 75% 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 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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