Monongalia County property record for 855 Opekiska Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 826 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (Feb 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,193 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-10-0037.0001 |
| Primary APN | 05-10-0037.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 826 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,554 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Terrain | Below Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 855 OPEKISKA RD |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRMONT |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26554-8757 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.50 & LOT WHITE DAY CREEK |
| Legal Subdivision | LOT WHITE DAY CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3050 |
| Census Tract | 11900 |
855 Opekiska Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2012.
Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 344, MORGANTOWN, WV 26507-0344 |
| 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 | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012442652 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1453 / 368 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 855 Opekiska Rd was $1,193.
Source: Monongalia County assessment roll, as of November 4, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Monongalia County |
| Unified School District | Monongalia School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,193.00 | $55,860 (-) Land $20,880 Building $34,980 | $93,100 (-) Land $34,800 Building $58,300 |
| 2025 | $1,193.00 | $55,860 Land $20,880 Building $34,980 | $93,100 Land $34,800 Building $58,300 |
| 2023 | $1,194.00 (+5.38%) | $55,860 (+0.98%) Land $20,880 Building $34,980 | $93,100 (+0.98%) Land $34,800 Building $58,300 |
| 2022 | $1,133.00 | $55,320 Land $20,820 Building $34,500 | $92,200 Land $34,700 Building $57,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 855 Opekiska Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective April 5, 2019 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2012) |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2012 · Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Mudslides, And Landslides |
| 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 855 Opekiska Rd 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LITTLE CREEK PSD serves 2,180 people · EPA ID WV3302510 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CITY OF FAIRMONT |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | 13 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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