Jefferson County property record for 796 Dam Four Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,200 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $137,500 (Aug 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,169 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 09-2-0002.0000 |
| Primary APN | 09-2-0002.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,800 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 796 DAM FOUR RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443-3756 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1 LT MATHEWS |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 972201 |
796 Dam Four Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2018.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 BEDFORD CT, CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-5530 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 22, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20189782 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1212 / 60 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 796 Dam Four Rd was $3,169, up 102.9% from the year before.
Source: Jefferson County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Jefferson County |
| Unified School District | Jefferson County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,169.00 (+102.88%) | $137,400 (+2.16%) Land $40,500 Building $96,900 | $229,000 (+2.19%) Land $67,500 Building $161,500 |
| 2025 | $1,562.00 | $134,500 Land $37,600 Building $96,900 | $224,100 Land $62,600 Building $161,500 |
| 2023 | $1,468.00 | $125,700 Land $37,600 Building $88,100 | $209,400 Land $62,600 Building $146,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 796 Dam Four Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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 796 Dam Four Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% 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 99.5% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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