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Forty-one acres adjoining the 3,000-acre Summersville Lake, the state's largest body of water
Potential for development, power-driven by proximity to Summersville lake and nearby New River Gorge National Park and Preserve - America's newest national park
Forest Inventory conducted by a registered forester establishes an estimated commercial timber value of $86,000 (select harvest of the mature trees)
Suitable for a weekend getaway or permanent residence
City amenities are a short drive to Summersville, the Nicholas County seat
Twenty minutes to Fayetteville and the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
Four season climate - fall is spectacular and summers warm and breezy
Ninety minutes from Charleston, the State Capitol and WVs largest metro area (pop. 250,000)
Jet airports in Lewisburg, Beckley and Charleston, WV, and Roanoke VA
Surveyed recently
Dark skies, affordable taxes, low population density, relaxed lifestyle
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 38.204183(N), -80.857500(W)
Address: Arrow Circle, Mount Nebo, WV 26679. No 911 physical address is assigned to a property without structures.
Elevation Range: 1792 ft. to 2000 ft. +/-
Drive Times
Towns and Highways
Beckley: 50 minutes
Charleston: 1 hour 20 minutes
Lewisburg: 1 hour 15 minutes
Summersville: 10 minutes
US 19: 5 minutes
Airports
Charleston Regional Airport 1 hour 30 minutes
Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 1 hour 20 minutes
Raleigh County Memorial Airport: 55 minutes
Summersville Airport (rural): 15 minutes
PROPERTY DETAILS
WATER RESOURCES
A dashed blue line stream flows through the property for about mile before leaving the property and draining directly into Summersville Lake. There should be water flow during rain events and snow melt.
MINERAL RESOURCES
All rights the owner has will convey with the property. West Virginia is one of the states in the US that has two ownership titles, those being SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. A mineral title search could be conducted by a title attorney at the same time when the surface title search is being conducted.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
The property was surveyed in December 2023 and is shown on a plat prepared from that survey. The northwestern property boundary runs with the painted Summersville Lake boundary for 682 feet. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: May be possible to connect to a public water system, or a well could be drilled
Sewer: Private septic system would need to be installed
Electricity: Available nearby
Telephone: Available nearby
Internet: Telephone service or satellite service such as Starlink or HughesNet
Cellphone Coverage: Good
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
Currently used access is over a subdivision travel way. A recorded deed describes a 30-feet-wide access right of way.
ZONING
Nicholas County has no zoning regulations in effect other than that which is enacted and enforced within the city limits of Summersville and Richwood. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Nicholas County Health Department and the Nicholas County Flood Zone Administrator regarding installation of septic systems, water wells, and flood insurance requirements.
DEED AND TAX INFORMATION
Deed Information: DB 241 Pg. 707
Nicholas County, West Virginia
Acreage: 41.36 acres +/- by recent survey
Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Nicholas County (34), West Virginia
Wilderness District (9)
Tax Map 8 Parcel 15; Class 3
2024 Real Estate Taxes:$470.48
SCHOOLS
Nicholas County School District
Public Elementary School:
Mt. Nebo Elementary School
Public Middle School:
Summersville Middle School
Public High School:
Nicholas County High School
Colleges:
New River Community and Technical College (Summersville campus)
Nicholas County Career and Technical Center
Private Schools:
New Life Christian Academy (PreK-12)
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The property has historically been used as 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.)
FOREST / TIMBER RESOURCES
A forest inventory recently conducted by a registered forester establishes an estimated commercial timber value of $86,000 (selective harvest of the mature trees).
Forest-wide, the wooded area is fully stocked, providing the next ownership with a great deal of flexibility in shaping their own silvicultural legacy. Stem quality forest-wide can be considered excellent with the forest containing current or future timber value.
Several Heritage Trees are scattered throughout the forest and old field edges, some estimated at 150 years old.
The forest is healthy and there are no signs of pest infestations of Gypsy Moth. The Emerald Ash Borer and the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid could be present which may result in the ash and hemlock trees becoming severely stressed over the next decade. There have been no forest fires in the recent memory.
WILDLIFE
The property is one of several premier wildlife sanctuaries in Nicholas County.
The nearby New River supports otter, beaver and fisher, as well as blue heron, raccoon, opossum and chipmunks.
The mature forest coupled with the lake make for the perfect wildlife habitat. The hardwood forest produces tons of acorns, hickory nuts beech nuts and black walnuts. White tail deer, wild turkey, black bear, coyote, squirrel, raccoon, bobcat, fox and many species of songbirds and raptors make up the resident wildlife population.
A few bald eagles have been spotted around the lake and are a thrill to see with wingspans of 6-7 feet.
ON-PROPERTY RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
Nature viewingis next in line of recreational activities. Wildlife viewing is not just for larger animals. Equal consideration is given to a diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, eagles and hawks. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, geese, squirrel, raccoon, fox and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population.
Stargazing-Planet Observation
Near total darkness can be still be found on the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.
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
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 or UTV. Riders are welcome to ride all public roads that do not have a painted dividing line and there are miles and miles of open roads in the area. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of the forests terrain.Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.
Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking
The land may be used for mountain biking, hiking or horseback riding and the area offers several state and national parks geared for these activities.
SURROUNDING AREA RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Residency in the New River Gorge region offers access to a seemingly limitless variety of recreational pursuits. Its parks invite hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, paddling, rock climbing, ziplining, and whitewater rafting. The area accommodates several walking and field sports facilities, including stadiums, playgrounds, and walking and biking trails. The winter months are not let outWinterplace is an hours drive south, offering skiing and snow-tubing.
EIGHT RIVERS AND TWO LAKES
The rivers and lakes are within two hours drive from the property:Long Point is in the heart of the recreational mecca area encompassing the Gauley River, New River, Greenbrier River, Cherry River, Cranberry River, Meadow River, Elk River, and Bluestone River. Within this vast watershed lies the 3000-acre Summersville Lake and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake.
Gauley River
Great fishing is found in the rivers and lakes populated with small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike, stocked and native trout, and bluegill.
The New River is the second oldest river in the world, preceded only by the Nile; it is the oldest river in North America. The New River is unique because it begins in Blowing Rock, N.C. and flows north through Virginia into West Virginia. The Nile and Amazon are the only other major rivers that also flow north. Year after year, the New River produces more citation fish than any other warm water river in WV.
Summersville Lake is over 3,000 acres at summer pool and is the states largest body of water. Bluestone Lake is over 2000 acres at summer pool and is the states third largest body of water.
SUMMERSVILLE LAKE
Summersville Lake
Superb water quality and sheer sandstone cliffs make the 3000-acre Summersville Lake a unique place to visit. West Virginias largest lake; Summersville Lake has over 28,000 acres of water and 60 miles of shoreline. Boating, water-skiing, swimming, fishing for large- and smallmouth bass, walleye, panfish, and catfish, (trout are stocked below the dam in the spring and fall), camping, scuba diving, picnicking, hunting, and biking are the favorite activities enjoyed by nearly two million visitors who visit the region annually.
Technical rock climbing and whitewater rafting are available year-round, with scheduled whitewater releases below the dam on the world class Gauley River in September and October. Adjacent to the l