1.52 Acres in Prince, WV - $89,000

The steep, wooded tract accommodates two potential homesites. At the front, a quarter-acre of less-sloping land includes a former historic home site - a relic of the communitys ghost-town period - and includes a well, septic system, fieldstone walls, and a stone chimney. A second potential homesite at the upper property overlooks a five-mile panorama of the gorge from more than 200 feet above the river. Both sites afford unmatched views of the mountains.

The property is located in one of the most popular outdoor recreation areas in the park, in which the park service is developing new recreational resources. The park manages five public campgrounds within five miles of Prince and is adding a sixth campground only two miles away. Backcountry camping is also permitted in the park over much of the area, notably along the river. Park officials have announced plans to open new recreational trails leading along the river and ascending into the local highlands.

The tract is within 1,000 feet of the Art Modern-styled Prince Depot, an active Amtrak station on the New York-Chicago line. Thousands of locals and visitors use the station annually, notably scouts who are visiting the Bechtel National Scout Preserve, home of the Summit, the National Jamboree site for the Boy Scouts of America, a drive of fewer than 10 miles from the property.

Though upstream, the New River is renowned for its whitewater rafting. The New River at Prince is relatively calm and a destination for warm water fishing and flatwater recreational pursuits such as kayaking, canoeing, and paddle-boarding. Trout streams cascade out of the highlands in every direction. Hunting is a popular pursuit in sections of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS

Near the geographic center of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

Easy access to developing trails and campgrounds

Destination for hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling

Adjoins national park at its front and rear boundaries

Overlooks a five-mile section of the New River in its gorge

Approximately 10 minutes drive-time to the City of Beckley

Approximately 10 minutes drive-time to the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve

Neighboring historic structures include the Prince Depot and Prince Brothers Store

One of few private properties near the river within the park boundary

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.856519, -81.064120

Address: 4843 Stanaford Road, Prince, WV 25907

Elevation Range: approximately 1,190 to 1,420 feet above sea level

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia law provides for separate ownership titles for surface rights and mineral rights. This property is being conveyed as surface only.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessible from an unimproved gravel lane that extends approximately 500 feet from route WV-41, a paved two-lane state highway.

UTILITIES

Water: Well

Sewer: Septic

Electricity: American Electric Power

Internet: Satellite; Dial-up

Fire Service: Oak Hill Fire Department

Cell: Carriers may require booster

ZONING

Fayette County is subject to zoning regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the county commission, National Park Service, and the county health department for details regarding zoning, building codes, and the maintenance of septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is mostly forest. This summary is an estimation of current property use as determined from aerial photography. It is made subject to the estimation of property boundaries and any errors in the interpretation of land use type from aerial photography utilized.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Book 727, Page 226

Acreage: Approximately 1.92

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Fayette County, West Virginia; New Haven District

Tax Map 132-A; Parcel 14

2020 Real Estate Taxes: $55.34