Preston County property record for 7216 Independence Rd, Independence, WV 26374
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,456 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 46.6 acres (2,033,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $653 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 03-2-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 03-2-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,228 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 2,033,816 sqft (46.6 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 06135504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 7216 INDEPENDENCE RD |
| City | INDEPENDENCE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26374-8096 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | 46.69 (COAL-O-G-MIN 49.50) BRAINES RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | BRAINES RUN |
| Jurisdiction | PRESTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | THIRD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 964400 |
7216 Independence Rd, a rural home, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2015.
Source: Preston County records, as of December 4, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7216 INDEPENDENCE RD, INDEPENDENCE, WV 26374-8096 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 7, 2015 |
| Deed Document Number | 0000783785 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 7216 Independence Rd was $653 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $653.00 Homeowner's exemption | $104,780 Land $55,040 Building $49,740 | $174,100 Land $91,200 Building $82,900 |
| 2023 | $453.00 Homeowner's exemption | $62,820 Land $15,780 Building $47,040 | $104,700 Land $26,300 Building $78,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7216 Independence Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 8, 2018 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 7216 Independence Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
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: 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.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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