Wetzel County property record for 9263 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.287 acres (12,502 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $889 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Mortgage Feb 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-28-0005.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-28-0005.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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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 | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,502 sqft (0.287 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 9263 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 J & C LONG ADD READER |
| Legal Subdivision | LONG ADD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1045 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
9263 Shortline Hwy is owned by an individual who acquired it in February 2022.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 19, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 463, READER, WV 26167-0463 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage BAYER HERITAGE FCU |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 000490/501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Property Address | 9263 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000421/759 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 421/759 |
| Instrument | 267557 |
| Name | BAYER HERITAGE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2034 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Recording Date | Feb 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 9263 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167 |
| Document Number | 000490/501 |
| Book / Page | 490 / 501 |
| Map Reference | PB 3 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 323664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $220.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
The 2025 property tax bill for 9263 Shortline Hwy was $889.
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 | $889.00 | $38,760 Land $7,740 Building $31,020 | $64,600 Land $12,900 Building $51,700 |
| 2023 | $814.00 | $35,640 Land $7,200 Building $28,440 | $59,400 Land $12,000 Building $47,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9263 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 9263 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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