Upshur County, WV

Upshur County, WV assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Upshur County, West Virginia. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Upshur County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Upshur County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesUpshur County Assessor Officewww.upshurcounty.org/departments/assessor_office/index.php
  • Provides information on property valuation and assessment processes.
  • Actual property search is often redirected to the state-wide MapWV portal.
Deeds and recorded documentsUpshur County Clerk Document Inquiryinquiry.upshurcounty.org
  • Official portal for deed and document inquiry.
Property taxesUpshur County Sheriff Tax Officeupshur.softwaresystems.com
  • Official portal for property tax records and payments.
  • Note: Site may require specific browser settings or experience intermittent connectivity.
GIS and parcel mapsWV Property Viewer (MapWV)www.mapwv.gov/parcel/
  • Official state-provided GIS parcel mapping for Upshur County.
  • Includes links to assessment data and flood zones.
Permits and building recordsUpshur County Building Permitswww.upshurcounty.org/departments/addressing_and_mapping_building_permits_floodplain_management.php
  • Provides access to building permit applications and floodplain management forms.
  • Online payments for permits are available via the linked Point & Pay portal.
Zoning and land useCity of Buckhannon Zoning Ordinancebuckhannonwv.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/244-Zoning-Ordinance.pdf
  • Upshur County does not have a centralized county-wide zoning map.
  • Zoning is primarily handled at the municipal level; this document covers the county seat, Buckhannon.
County data

Upshur County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$127,376

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$60,660

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$441

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate0.33%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Upshur County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Buckhannon$134,218$63,3600.33%$485
French Creek$113,060$55,6200.32%$356
Rock Cave$100,797$48,0900.31%$300
Tallmansville$92,638$42,1600.31%$272
Ellamore$145,377$75,8350.33%$558
Crawford$104,007$50,8800.31%$267
Adrian$71,216$31,3800.33%$254
Kanawha Head$117,060$53,8200.30%$361
Volga$132,692$49,0200.30%$333
Selbyville$62,321$28,3800.31%$209
FAQ

Upshur County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

How do I find the owners of Upshur County properties?

Use the official Upshur County Assessor Office for county ownership and parcel records when owner names are available online. Use AssessorSearch property search as a free, easy-to-use option to look up Upshur County properties by address or APN.

Where can I verify assessed value in Upshur County?

Use the official Upshur County Assessor Office for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Upshur County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Upshur County Sheriff Tax Office for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Upshur County?

Use the official Upshur County Clerk Document Inquiry for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Upshur County?

Use the official WV Property Viewer (MapWV) for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Upshur County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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