Wetzel County property record for 9873 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 932 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.33 acres (14,375 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-30-0003.0002 |
| Primary APN | 05-30-0003.0002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 932 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,504 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 14,375 sqft (0.33 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 9873 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167-1101 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | .33 AC B F CREEK |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
Source: Wetzel County records, as of September 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9873 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167-1101 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000276390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Property Address | 9873 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167-1101 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 000440/328 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 440/328 |
| Instrument | 317335 |
| Name | UNION BANK INC |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Oct 6, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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Source: Wetzel County assessment roll, as of November 20, 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 | $345.00 (-45.06%) | $30,120 (+9.61%) Land $4,320 Building $25,800 | $50,200 (+9.61%) Land $7,200 Building $43,000 |
| 2023 | $628.00 | $27,480 Land $3,840 Building $23,640 | $45,800 Land $6,400 Building $39,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 22 (1981–2017) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 22 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2017 · Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 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.
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: 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 121 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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