Putnam County property record for 86 Black Betsy Bottom Rd, Poca, WV 25159
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,144 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,108 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 08-195B-0059.0000 |
| Primary APN | 08-195B-0059.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 232 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 00009713 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 86 BLACK BETSY BOTTOM RD |
| City | POCA |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 25159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 BLK J BLACK BETSY |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | PUTNAM WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5013 |
| Census Tract | 20100 |
86 Black Betsy Bottom Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Putnam County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 329, BANCROFT, WV 25011-0329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 86 Black Betsy Bottom Rd was $1,108 with a homeowner's exemption, down 0.1% from the year before.
Source: Putnam County assessment roll, as of December 5, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Putnam County |
| Unified School District | Putnam County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,108.00 (-0.09%) | $108,600 (+0.78%) Land $11,520 Building $97,080 | $181,000 (+0.78%) Land $19,200 Building $161,800 |
| 2025 | $1,109.00 Homeowner's exemption | $107,760 Land $10,500 Building $97,260 | $179,600 Land $17,500 Building $162,100 |
| 2023 | $1,159.00 (+2.66%) | $95,400 (+1.79%) Land $10,500 Building $84,900 | $159,000 (+1.79%) Land $17,500 Building $141,500 |
| 2022 | $1,129.00 | $93,720 Land $10,500 Building $83,220 | $156,200 Land $17,500 Building $138,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 86 Black Betsy Bottom Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 2, 2012 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 9 (5% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2003–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 86 Black Betsy Bottom 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 94% of the US · lower than 99.2% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
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 | WVAWC-KANAWHA VALLEY DIST private · serves 209,283 people · EPA ID WV3302016 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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