Monongalia County property record for 895 Smokey Drain Rd, Core, WV 26541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1 ba · 2,000 sqft · built 1906 |
| Lot Size | 2.4 acres (104,588 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $357 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2025 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 04-12-0062.0000 |
| Primary APN | 04-12-0062.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,000 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,000 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Year Built | Built 1906 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1906 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 104,588 sqft (2.4 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 895 SMOKEY DRAIN RD |
|---|---|
| City | CORE |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26541-7637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 2.401 AC SUR SMOKEY DRAIN |
| Legal Subdivision | MORNINGSIDE VIEW |
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4007 |
| Census Tract | 11500 |
895 Smokey Drain Rd is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2025.
Source: Monongalia County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 879 SMOKEY DRAIN RD, CORE, WV 26541-7637 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000948862 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONONGALIA WV |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Property Address | 895 SMOKEY DRAIN RD, CORE, WV 26541-7637 |
| Document Number | 0000948862 |
| Book / Page | 1872 / 100 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 948862 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 895 Smokey Drain Rd was $357, up 7.5% from the year before.
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 | $357.00 (+7.53%) | $16,740 (+7.72%) Land $12,960 Building $3,780 | $27,900 (+7.72%) Land $21,600 Building $6,300 |
| 2025 | $332.00 | $15,540 Land $12,960 Building $2,580 | $25,900 Land $21,600 Building $4,300 |
| 2023 | $332.00 (+5.06%) | $15,540 (+0.78%) Land $12,960 Building $2,580 | $25,900 (+0.78%) Land $21,600 Building $4,300 |
| 2022 | $316.00 | $15,420 Land $12,900 Building $2,520 | $25,700 Land $21,500 Building $4,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 895 Smokey Drain Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1989.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1989–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Nov 2003 · Severe Storms, Flooding, 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 895 Smokey Drain 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 4 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| West Side Telecommunications DSL | 10 / 1 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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