Pocahontas County, West Virginia Property Records

Pocahontas County, West Virginia, has 20 municipalities, with Marlington being the county seat. In Pocahontas County, WV, property records are vital archives that register land ownership, boundaries, and historical transactions. These documents are essential for land use development and community growth.

Pocahontas County property records depict a local housing market characterized by its median home value of $118,255 and a median rent cost of $618 alongside the median household income of $34,949. As to the property taxes, county homeowners pay about 0.36% of their property's appraised value.

Property records in Pocahontas County, WV, are regulated by the  County Clerk. The office is responsible for recording and indexing various realty-related instruments, including deeds, mortgages, plats, liens, leases, and miscellaneous documents filed in the county.

After recording, the Clerk's office sorts all registered documents by party name, legal description, type, book/page, and recording date range. Once indexed, the records find their way into both physical and electronic databases to ensure straightforward retrieval when needed.

Those interested in browsing and obtaining copies of public records can drop by the County Clerk's office at 900 C, Tenth Ave., Marlinton, WV 24954, during office hours. 

Besides the on-site access, the County Clerk offers the  Search Records remote database. This online tool allows county citizens to look up property documents from 1801 onwards conveniently.

As for the fees, the Pocahontas County Clerk usually charges minimal amounts for property record copies acquired from their office. However, they did not disclose the fee schedule publicly. To learn about the specific cost and payment procedure, call the Clerk's office at 304-799-4549 for a prompt response.

To verify zoning details for properties, one can explore the statewide  WV Property Assessment website, which offers comprehensive maps and property data related to zoning. If further verification is required, consider contacting local offices for additional assistance. They diligently keep current and verified zoning records for properties within their jurisdiction.