Wetzel County property record for 7182 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,576 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $506 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-8-0044.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-8-0044.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,296 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Wood |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 7182 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2 AC B F CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | BIG FISHING CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
7182 Shortline Hwy is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 20, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7182 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Recording Date | Jul 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 7182 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Document Number | 000512/783 |
| Book / Page | 512 / 783 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2024 |
| Instrument | 372250 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 19, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 ROSS ST, NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155-2866 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7182 Shortline Hwy was $506.
Source: Wetzel County assessment roll, as of November 20, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel County |
| Unified School District | Wetzel County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506.00 | $22,080 Land $6,540 Building $15,540 | $36,800 Land $10,900 Building $25,900 |
| 2023 | $465.00 | $20,340 Land $7,140 Building $13,200 | $33,900 Land $11,900 Building $22,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7182 Shortline Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 6, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 7182 Shortline Hwy is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 99.2% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | WETZEL CO PSD 1 private · serves 1,378 people · EPA ID WV3305207 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from NEW MARTINSVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
No cell data coverage reported
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