Mineral County property record for 79 Forest Dr, Ridgeley, WV 26753
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,485 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 11.1 acres (484,387 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,272 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,204 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2024 Transfer Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-24-0020.0002 |
| Primary APN | 04-24-0020.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,485 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,970 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 484,387 sqft (11.1 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 228 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 79 FOREST DR |
|---|---|
| City | RIDGELEY |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26753-7469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 11.12 AC SLATE RUN GEO RUN DRS |
| Legal Subdivision | SLATE RUN GEO RUN |
| Jurisdiction | MINERAL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 3 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1018 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
79 Forest Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Mineral County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 FOREST DR, RIDGELEY, WV 26753-7469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOAN DEPOT INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 28, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 13, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024205872 |
| Deed Book / Page | 408 / 834 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MINERAL WV |
| Recording Date | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST DR, RIDGELEY, WV 26753-7469 |
| Document Number | 000408/834 |
| Book / Page | 408 / 834 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 120 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 205872 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MINERAL WV |
| Property Address | 79 FOREST DR, RIDGELEY, WV 26753-7469 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 595/20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 595/20 |
| Instrument | 173586 |
| Name | LOAN DEPOT INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Forest Dr was $1,204, up 2.2% from the year before.
Source: Mineral County assessment roll, as of November 24, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mineral County |
| Unified School District | Mineral County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,204.00 (+2.21%) | $100,820 (+2.13%) Land $28,520 Building $72,300 | $168,033 (+2.15%) Land $47,533 Building $120,500 |
| 2025 | $1,178.00 | $98,720 Land $28,520 Building $70,200 | $164,500 Land $47,500 Building $117,000 |
| 2023 | $1,028.00 | $86,120 (-) Land $28,520 Building $57,600 | $143,500 (-) Land $47,500 Building $96,000 |
| 2022 | $1,028.00 | $86,120 Land $28,520 Building $57,600 | $143,500 Land $47,500 Building $96,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 79 Forest Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 19, 2013
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 79 Forest Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| SkyPacket Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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