Wood County property record for 7497 Rte 68, Washington, WV 26181
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,705 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 2.43 acres (105,851 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,614 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02-230-00H5.0000 |
| Primary APN | 02-230-00H5.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 4,705 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 4,705 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,680 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Bi-Level |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 105,851 sqft (2.43 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 1,288 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 7497 RT 68 |
|---|---|
| City | WASHINGTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26181 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | PT TCT CONT 2.43-A WV ST HWY #2 (COM ACC 230/G2 & G3) |
| Jurisdiction | WOOD WV |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRIS |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 10800 |
7497 Rte 68 is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Wood County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1761, PARKERSBURG, WV 26102-1761 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0088385423 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7497 Rte 68 was $2,614, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Wood County assessment roll, as of November 18, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wood County |
| Unified School District | Wood County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,614.00 (+0.93%) | $214,440 (+0.82%) Land $18,660 Building $195,780 | $357,400 (+0.82%) Land $31,100 Building $326,300 |
| 2025 | $2,590.00 | $212,700 Land $17,520 Building $195,180 | $354,500 Land $29,200 Building $325,300 |
| 2023 | $1,957.00 | $172,740 (+2.02%) Land $15,180 Building $157,560 | $287,900 (+2.02%) Land $25,300 Building $262,600 |
| 2022 | $169,320 Land $15,180 Building $154,140 | $282,200 Land $25,300 Building $256,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7497 Rte 68 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1997.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 28, 2023 · 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1997–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2013 · 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 7497 Rte 68 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 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | LUBECK PSD serves 11,724 people · EPA ID WV3305404 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Community Antenna Service Cable | 3,000 / 200 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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