Land for Sale - Cornbread Ridge Road, Princeton, WV 24740 - 18.93 acres

CORNBREAD RIDGE 19 ACRES

Cornbread Ridge Road, Princeton, WV | Lat/Lng:  37.4624, -81.0835

$89,000
18.93 ac.
06/09/2025
ACTIVE
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Description

HIGHLIGHTS 18.92 acres +/- multi-use residential, farming, timber investment, and recreational property Numerous home or cabin sites including forested and fields Electric, landline telephone, great cell coverage with 5G service An easy drive to higher population areas of Princeton, Blacksburg, Roanoke, Beckley, Lewisburg and Charleston, 4 jet airports, and 4 major interstates Bluestone National Scenic River is just a couple of miles away 18,000 acre Bluestone Wildlife Management Area in nearby 70,000 acre New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Americas newest national park is nearby State-maintained Cornbread Ridge Road runs through the property 17 +/- acres in valuable woodland Blue line stream runs through the property for 1/10 mile Perfectly sized to create a wonderful country retreat - private but not remote City amenities nearby - 20 minutes to Princeton, 50 minutes to Beckley 1 hour 40 minute drive to Charleston - WV's State Capitol and largest metro area & jet service Valuable timber is ready for immediate harvest producing cash flow to offset purchase and holding costs Mature hardwood forest is comprised of Red Oak, White Oak, Hickory, Poplar, White Pine and Maples ATV riding, hiking, camping, hunting star gazing and nature viewing Perfect location to enjoy all water sport activities supported by the nearby New River, Greenbrier River, and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake Amazing resident wildlife population rich in diversity and ever changing Area fur bearing wildlife deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, coyote, fox, chipmunk, opossum Area winged wildlife includes eagles, Neotropical songbirds, turkey, grouse, eagles, herons, hawks, owls, ravens, king fishers, ravens, crows, and hummingbirds Forest soaks up tons of Carbon Dioxide and produces tons of life-giving oxygen A rewarding off-grid permaculture lifestyle can be easily developed Elevations range from about 2390 ft. to 2544 ft. Low taxes, low population density LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.460548(N), -81.084163(W) Address: Cornbread Ridge Road, Princeton, WV 24740. A 911 address has not yet been assigned. Elevation Range: 2257 ft. +/- to 2500 ft. +/- FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES This property has approximately 16 acres of highly desirable timber composed of high-quality Appalachian hardwoods and White Pine. This well-managed timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding costs and long-term asset appreciation. AREA WILDLIFE The edge effect between woods and fields benefit all the resident wildlife. White tail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, fox, chipmunk, and many species of songbirds make up the resident wildlife population. Of equal importance, there is the insect and microscopic world including butterflies, dragonflies, water skaters, water beetles, damselflies, hellgrammites, tadpoles and various insect larve. Great fishing is found in the areas lakes and rivers with small and large mouth bass, crappie, catfish, muskie, walleye, pike and bluegill present in good numbers. The hardwood forest of the surrounding mountains provides the essential nutrient source and produces tons of hard mast including acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts and black walnuts. Soft mast includes stag horn sumac, black cherry, tulip poplar seeds, maple seeds, autumn olive berries and blackberries. WATER Tony Branch, a dash blueline stream, is the northern boundary of the property for nearly 2/10 mile. The intermittent stream should have regular waterflow, especially during rain events and periods of snow melt. MINERAL RESOURCES The property will convey as surface only as the minerals have been reserved in previous deeds in the chain of title. BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The whole property and its division were surveyed in January 2025, and a plat was prepared from that survey. The portion being sold lies on the north side of Cornbread Ridge Road and is identified on that plat as Tract One, containing 18.92 acres. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: well could be drilled Sewer: private septic could be installed Electricity: Onsite Telephone: Cell phone coverage is good Internet: Starlink is available ACCESS/FRONTAGE The southern boundary of the property fronts on Cornbread Ridge Road Route 7/4 for about 2/10 mile. ZONING The 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. PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY The property has a small open mowed area along the right-of-way leading to the neighbors home. There is approximately 1.5 acres cleared. Most of the tract is forestland. (This 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.)

Details

CountyMercer
Zipcode24740
Property Type OneRecreational Property
Property Type TwoResidential Property
Property Type ThreeTimberland
BrokerageFoxFire Realty
Brokerage Linkwww.foxfirenation.com
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Richard Grist
FoxFire Realty
(304) 451-5210
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