Wetzel County property record for 9971 Shortline Hwy, Reader, WV 26167
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,880 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 1.79 acres (77,972 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (May 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,402 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 05-13-0033.0000 |
| Primary APN | 05-13-0033.0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,880 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,440 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Raised |
| Lot Area | 77,972 sqft (1.79 acres) |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 9971 SHORTLINE HWY |
|---|---|
| City | READER |
| State | WV |
| Zip | 26167 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 1.79 AC B F CREEK |
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Township / Civil Division | 1 |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2056 |
| Census Tract | 30500 |
9971 Shortline Hwy is owned by an individual who bought it in May 2011.
Source: Wetzel County records, as of November 19, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 366, READER, WV 26167-0366 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000426768 |
| Deed Book / Page | 426 / 768 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WETZEL WV |
| Property Address | 9971 SHORTLINE HWY, READER, WV 26167-8654 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 000439/902 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 439/902 |
| Instrument | 316995 |
| Name | BAYER HERITAGE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 9971 Shortline Hwy was $1,402.
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 | $1,402.00 | $122,280 Land $22,800 Building $99,480 | $203,800 Land $38,000 Building $165,800 |
| 2023 | $1,249.00 | $109,260 Land $19,740 Building $89,520 | $182,100 Land $32,900 Building $149,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 9971 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 9971 Shortline Hwy 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: 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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