Jefferson County property record for 8 Knott Rd, Shepherdstown, WV 25443
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,786 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 2.75 acres (119,790 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,464 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-19-0001.0001 |
| Primary APN | 09-19-0001.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,786 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,092 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 119,790 sqft (2.75 acres) |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8 KNOTT RD |
|---|---|
| City | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25443-5077 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.75 AC DONLEY |
| Legal Subdivision | SAMUEL J |
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Township / Civil Division | SHEPHERDSTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 972203 |
8 Knott Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2015.
Source: Jefferson County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5077 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 1173/690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | JEFFERSON WV |
| Property Address | 8 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5077 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 KNOTT RD, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443-5077 |
| Document Number | 2407/30 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 3, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2407/30 |
| Instrument | 202100014835 |
| Name | JEFFERSON SECURITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 8 Knott Rd was $2,464, up 3.1% 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 | $2,464.00 (+3.14%) | $213,700 (+3.94%) Land $105,900 Building $107,800 | $356,167 (+3.96%) Land $176,500 Building $179,667 |
| 2025 | $2,389.00 | $205,600 Land $97,800 Building $107,800 | $342,600 Land $163,000 Building $179,600 |
| 2023 | $2,300.00 | $197,000 Land $97,800 Building $99,200 | $328,300 Land $163,000 Building $165,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Knott Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1985.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 23, 2024 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 7 (15% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 10 (1985–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 10 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 8 Knott Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · lower than 79% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 12 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| All Points Broadband Fixed Wireless | 10 / 1 |
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