Braxton County property record for 797 Middle Ridge Rd, Sutton, WV 26601
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 43.2 acres (1,884,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $276 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-12K-0003.0002 |
| Primary APN | 05-12K-0003.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 1,884,841 sqft (43.2 acres) |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| View / Lot | High Traffic Area |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 797 MIDDLE RIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SUTTON |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26601 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Legal Description | 43.27AC TOM HUGHES FORK |
| Jurisdiction | BRAXTON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | EASTERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4083 |
| Census Tract | 967900 |
797 Middle Ridge Rd, a residential property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in June 2014.
Source: Braxton County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 171 MIDDLE RUN, SUTTON, WV 26601-8462 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 000629/258 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Gift Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | BRAXTON WV |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | TOM HUGHES FRK, WV |
| Document Number | 000629/258 |
| Book / Page | 629 / 258 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 171 MIDDLE RIDGE RD, SUTTON, WV 26601-9585 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 797 Middle Ridge Rd was $276, up 8.7% from the year before.
Source: Braxton County assessment roll, as of November 14, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Braxton County |
| Unified School District | Braxton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $276.00 (+8.66%) | $36,600 (+10.51%) Land $29,160 Building $7,440 | $61,000 (+10.51%) Land $48,600 Building $12,400 |
| 2025 | $254.00 | $33,120 Land $25,920 Building $7,200 | $55,200 Land $43,200 Building $12,000 |
| 2023 | $230.00 | $29,940 Land $23,580 Building $6,360 | $49,900 Land $39,300 Building $10,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 797 Middle Ridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 19, 2010 · 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 | 1 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 797 Middle Ridge Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% 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 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Micrologic Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 50 / 10 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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