Wetzel County property record for 9239 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,392 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,110 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $112,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $643 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-0002.0001 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-0002.0001 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,392 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,392 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,110 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Rolling |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 9239 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 4 J & C LONG ADD |
| Legal Subdivision | LONG ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
9239 Shortline Hwy is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 19, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9239 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 376535 |
| Deed Book / Page | 514 / 717 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9239 Shortline Hwy was $643.
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 | $643.00 | $56,100 Land $7,620 Building $48,480 | $93,500 Land $12,700 Building $80,800 |
| 2023 | $598.00 | $52,380 Land $7,080 Building $45,300 | $87,300 Land $11,800 Building $75,500 |
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 9239 Shortline Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 9239 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 67% of the US · above 40% of West Virginia |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 41 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Citynet Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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