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The principle of highest and best use in West Virginia appraisal means the property should be valued based on:

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B) The use that is legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive

Highest and best use is a foundational appraisal principle. The property is valued at its most productive use that meets four criteria: legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive.

Answer Options
A
Its current use only
B
The use that is legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive
C
The tax assessor's valuation
D
The original purchase price

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