Nicholas County property record for 69 Backus Branch Rd, Belva, WV 26656 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1928 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $27,900 (Nov 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $162 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 04-18-0011.0001 |
| Primary APN | 04-18-0011.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,824 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1928 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1928 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 69 BACKUS BRANCH RD |
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| City | BELVA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26656-4005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 0.44 ACS FEE TWENTY MILE |
| Jurisdiction | NICHOLAS WV |
| Township / Civil Division | JEFFERSON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1060 |
| Census Tract | 950300 |
Source: Nicholas County records · APN 04-18-0011.0001
Assessment roll updated November 18, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 69 BACKUS BRANCH RD, BELVA, WV 26656-4005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 471 / 763 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Nicholas County records · Assessment roll updated November 18, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Nicholas County |
| Unified School District | Nicholas County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162.00 (+5.19%) | $16,500 (+4.9%) Land $4,860 Building $11,640 | $27,500 (+4.96%) Land $8,100 Building $19,400 |
| 2023 | $154.00 (+1.32%) | $15,730 (+1.16%) Land $4,870 Building $10,860 | $26,200 (+1.16%) Land $8,100 Building $18,100 |
| 2022 | $152.00 | $15,550 Land $4,870 Building $10,680 | $25,900 Land $8,100 Building $17,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Nicholas County (54067C), updated September 24, 2021 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 540679503001, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | Yes |
| Flood Hazard | High |
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required (federally backed mortgages) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1996–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022, rainfall accumulation |
| Claims By Storm |
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| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 93% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 182 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 14 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Optimum Communications | Cable | 940 / 35 |
| Starlink | Satellite (low-earth orbit) | 280 / 30 |
Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.
No mobile data coverage reported
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