Wetzel County property record for 8529 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,477 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 39.4 acres (1,716,264 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $507 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-13-0006.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-13-0006.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,477 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,477 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 1,716,264 sqft (39.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8529 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167 |
| Property Category | Agriculture or Farming |
| Property Type | Agriculture / Farming > Farm - Irrigated or Dry |
| Legal Description | 39.396 AC NARROWS RUN FDC |
| Legal Subdivision | NARROWS RUN |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
8529 Shortline Hwy, an agricultural property, is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8529 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Deed Document Number | 0000333440 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8529 Shortline Hwy was $507 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Wetzel County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Wetzel County |
| Unified School District | Wetzel County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $507.00 Homeowner's exemption | $64,200 Land $18,240 Building $45,960 | $107,000 Land $30,400 Building $76,600 |
| 2023 | $477.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,800 Land $13,380 Building $48,420 | $103,000 Land $22,300 Building $80,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8529 Shortline Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 6, 2016 · 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1996–2022) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2022 · river or lake flooding |
| 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 8529 Shortline Hwy 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 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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