Preston County property record for 6949 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,632 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 19.3 acres (843,757 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $995 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 03-2-0015.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-2-0015.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,632 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 843,757 sqft (19.3 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06144683 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 6949 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8091 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | SUR 19.37 A BRAINES RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINES RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 706 TWIN POINT COVE RD, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613-3213 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000618112 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $995.00 (-24.05%) | $64,560 (+4.47%) Land $30,660 Building $33,900 | $107,600 (+4.47%) Land $51,100 Building $56,500 |
| 2023 | $1,310.00 | $61,800 Land $30,660 Building $31,140 | $103,000 Land $51,100 Building $51,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · above 47% 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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