OVERVIEW
Convenient access to the town of Lewisburg and the amenities of the Greenbrier Resort
The farm's privacy and rural character make it an accessible retreat with broad appeal
50 +/- acres = 20 acres in fields; 30+/- acres in forestland
900 +/- sq. ft. farmhouse built in 1942, with 2 bedrooms and 1 1/2 bathrooms
A blue-line stream runs along and through the northwestern portion of the property for about 1/4 mile
Greenbrier County is the states 2nd largest county and one of the least populated
Major retailers, restaurants, and a modern hospital are found in Lewisburg, a 15-minute drive
1 hour 45 minutes to the Snowshoe Resort, WV largest ski resort and events destination
All mineral rights in title will convey
Suitable for Off - Grid and a rewarding permaculture lifestyle
A quiet private farm lane provides access to paved state roads
Superior access by state maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS and USPS delivery
Fur bearing wildlife - deer, bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, opossum
Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys and Neotropical songbirds
Timber species include oaks, poplar, maple and hickories
The forest and field grasses produce life-giving Oxygen and store Carbon dioxide
Spectacular long-range views
Ideal for recreational activities: shooting sports, ATV & horseback riding, hiking, camping, and nature viewing
Low taxes, low population density
Surrounded by large timber tracts and farms in a nice rural neighborhood
Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star and planet gazing
20 +/- acres of rich soil offer numerous spots for gardens and to grow hay and various crops
Some "Heritage" trees scattered about estimated at 150+ years old
Electricity and telephone onsite
Elevations ranging from 2165 ft. to 2264 ft. +/-
Jet air service to Chicago OHare and Washington DC Dulles
Easy access to Interstates I-64, I-77, I-81 and I-79
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.869896(N), -80.349263(W)
Address: 1227 Keister Road, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Elevation Range: 2165 ft. to 2264 ft. +/-
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
The property has about 20 acres of nice laying meadows.
A fruit orchard would flourish here. There is a magnificent quince tree and a few apple pear and apple trees scattered about which were part of the original homestead.
The production of Maple Syrup is popular in this region and the property has the maple tree resource to produce gallons of high-grade syrup.
Crops of black walnuts, acorns, beechnuts and hickory nuts are produced each year.
Making honey is also a well-established industry in the area.
FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES
The timber resource, consisting of about 30 acres, is well positioned for long-term timber income as well as value appreciation over the coming decades. With an attractive species mix, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor.
The forest resource is composed of quality Appalachian hardwoods. The forest can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue. Capital Timber Value of the timber and pulpwood has not been determined at this time.
The forest's predominately well-drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors hardwood types, consisting primarily of, Sugar Maple, Poplar, Red Oak/Scarlet Oak, White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Soft Maple, Hickory, and a host of associated species (birch, sourwood, black gum, beech).
The forest is healthy and there are no signs of pest infestations of Gypsy Moth. The Emerald Ash Borer, which has inundated the entire Northeast US, is present and the Ash component will significantly decline over the next decade. The Eastern Hemlock species is under siege by the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and the hemlock will continue to decline over the next decade. There have been no forest fires in recent memory.
The forest floor is home to several types of mushrooms, medicinal plants, wild ginseng, ferns and cool green mosses.
Crops of acorns and hickory nuts are produced each year from the abundant oak and hickory trees scattered about.
Honeybees would do well here, and it would be possible to produce maple syrup from the sugar and red maple trees growing on the property.
WATER
A blueline stream runs along and through the northwestern portion of the property for about 1/4 mile. That stream should have regular water flow, especially during rain events and snow melt.
MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has in title will be conveyed with the property.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: Private well has been drilled
Sewer: Private septic system has been installed
Electricity: MonPower
Telephone: Frontier
Internet: Available through Frontier or satellite providers
Cellphone Coverage: Carrier dependent, some are good, some poor
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
There is a prescriptive easement for the property as granted by the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County with details in the owners deed and in the court order document recorded as Deed Book 547 page 428.
ZONING
Greenbrier County is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.
Information can be found at the county website.
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The property has about 20 acres of fields and about 30 acres in forestland.
(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 the aerial photography utilized.)
DEED and TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 606 Pg. 719
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Deeded Acreage: 50 acres +/-
Real Estate Tax Info:
Greenbrier County (13), West Virginia
Frankfort District (7)
Tax Map 23 Parcel 9; Class 2
2025 Real Estate Taxes: $297.58
SCHOOLS
Greenbrier County School District
Public Elementary School:
Lewisburg Elementary School
Public Middle School:
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
Public High School:
Greenbrier East High School
Colleges:
New River Community and Technical College (Lewisburg campus)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Private Schools:
Greenbrier Community School (PK-8)
Greenbrier Valley Academy (2-8)
Lewisburg Baptist Academy (PK-12)
Renick Christian School (2-7)
Seneca Trail Christian Academy (PK-12)
RECREATION AT THE CHRISTIAN HOMEPLACE
The Christian Homeplace offers many soft recreational opportunities.
Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been geared not to just game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls and hawks.
Stargazing-Planet Observation
Complete, or near darkness, can still be found on areas of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.
Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby Greenbrier River ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.
Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking
The gently laying land may be used for conventional and mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding.
Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:
Paintball-Airsoft-Laser Tag-Archery tag
Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays
Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw
Archery and Crossbow competition shooting
Plain ole plinking: Grandpas old 22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day
All Terrain Motorsports
The property is perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV, UTV, or dirt bikes. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of terrain.
Hunting on the farm is currently not a focus but could be a first-class experience. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population.
WILDLIFE
Years of wildlife management practices have created the ideal wildlife sanctuary. Early on, management goals promoted overall wildlife health, developed wildlife viewing areas, increased carrying capacity, and increased species diversity.
The nearby Greenbrier River is a major contributor to the local ecosystems richness and diversity for both plants and animals. The areas creeks, rivers, ponds, and springs support the surrounding aquatic plant life and create a water sustained community with a wide variety of wildlife. The edges of the areas small wetlands support the aquatic food web and provide shelter for wildlife. The plant life associated with the wetland includes rushes, sedges, cattails, duckweed and algae.
There are many animals that live year-round and at other times in the water and around the edges of the of the area's creeks and rivers including raccoons, opossums, blue herons, Canada geese, wood ducks, mallards, minnows, native fish, turtles, salamanders, newts, crayfish, muskrats, bull frogs, eagles, hawks and redwing blackbirds.
There is the insect and microscopic world including butterflies, dragonflies, water beetles, damselflies, tadpoles and various insect larvae.
The area's diverse tree species, coupled with the abundant water supply from the nearby river and streams, create the areas perfect wildlife habitat. The miles of edge effect crafted between farm fields, creeks, hollows, ridges, and rock outcrops benefit all the resident wildlife. Bald eagles, white tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox and many species of songbirds, owls and raptors make