Wetzel County property record for 8603 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.339 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,054 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | 05-13-0012.0002 |
| Primary APN | 05-13-0012.0002 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick Veneer |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.339 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 8603 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167-1103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | B F CREEK PARCEL 100X150 |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
8603 Shortline Hwy is owned by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 123 KING LN, PORTERS FALLS, WV 26162-8428 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000044168 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8603 Shortline Hwy was $1,054.
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 | $1,054.00 | $45,960 Land $7,860 Building $38,100 | $76,600 Land $13,100 Building $63,500 |
| 2023 | $954.00 | $41,760 Land $6,780 Building $34,980 | $69,600 Land $11,300 Building $58,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 8603 Shortline Hwy in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 6, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| 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 8603 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WETZEL CO PSD 1 private · serves 1,378 people · EPA ID WV3305207 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from NEW MARTINSVILLE |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2021 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 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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