A commercial complex in downtown Mullens with more than 7,000 square feet of interior space, the McGraw-Worrell Building is ideally suited to professional offices and merchandising. On one of the town’s chief thoroughfares, it’s easily adaptable for an investment in the region’s growing tourism economy. Restaurants, stores, and civic and professional institutions are an easy walk.

The complex includes a two-story commercial building with upstairs offices flanked by a garage and convocation area. Because of its location in downtown Mullens, grants and tax credits are available for building rehabilitation.

HIGHLIGHTS

• More than 7,000 square feet of interior space
• More than 300,000 vacationers in region annually
• Frontage on a principal traffic route
• Convenient to four ATV trail systems
• Near hunting land for deer, bear, and turkey
• 1-minute walk to Guyandotte River Water Trail
• 1.5-mile drive to WV-121 Coalfields Expressway
• 2.5-mile drive nearest Hatfield-McCoy Trail access
• 7.5-mile drive to Twin Falls Resort State Park
• 20-mile drive to Beckley metro area

Long among the most visible commercial properties in downtown Mullens, the McGraw-Worrell building complex provides more than 7,000 square feet of interior space on one of the principal traffic routes through the region. An estimated 4,800 motor vehicles pass daily along the property’s frontage on WV-16, while more than 6,000 pass within view of the building.

Built in 1918 as a merchandising space with upstairs residential apartments, the property was adapted in recent decades as a funeral home. It was expanded to include more than 3,000 square feet of meeting space and a two-bay garage with more than 1,000 square feet. An awning was extended along the front of the building over the sidewalk at the front to accommodate patrons. Other complex highlights include two first-floor restrooms and a kitchen, and a second-floor kitchen, bathroom, and half-bath.

Construction is chiefly of brick and block on a block, stone, and concrete foundation. The roof is rubber. Central air provides cooling, and a heat pump provides heating.

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.58251272096116, -81.38050813472374
Address: 102 Moran Avenue, Mullens, WV 25882
Elevation: 1,415 feet above sea level

MINERAL RESOURCES

West Virginia is one of the U.S. states with two ownership titles, SURFACE RIGHTS and MINERAL RIGHTS. A title search for mineral rights ownership has not been conducted. All rights the owner has will convey with the property. A mineral title search could be performed by a title attorney along with the surface title search.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

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

UTILITIES

Water: City of Mullens
Sewer: City of Mullens
Electricity: American Electric Power
Telephone: Various Carriers
Internet: Various Carriers

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on Moran Avenue (WV-54). A flanking parking lot and Holyroyd Avenue at the rear of the property provide additional access.

ZONING

Mullens is subject to some zoning regulations. Prospective buyers should consult the city administration, county commission, and county health department for zoning and building code details.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property was established as a mercantile but has most recently functioned as a funeral home and has been expanded to include large meeting rooms and a garage. More than 4,000 square feet of paved exterior are used for parking and access.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 496, Page 190
Wyoming County, West Virginia
Acreage: 0.24 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Wyoming County (55), West Virginia
Mullens Corporate (6)
Tax Map 7 Parcel 177; Class 4;

2023 Real Estate Taxes: $878

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Students in Mullens may attend Mullens Elementary & Middle School, Wyoming County East High School, and Wyoming County Career & Technical Center.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Mullens is within an hour’s drive of Concord University, Bluefield State College, Southern West Virginia Community College, New River Community and Technical College, and West Virginia University Institute of Technology.

AIR TRAVEL

Kee Field near Pineville is a general aviation airport with a 3,701-foot asphalt runway and is a 30-minute drive. Raleigh County Memorial Airport near Beckley is a 30-minute drive, accommodates some passenger service, and includes two runways, 5,000 feet and 6,750 feet. Mercer County Airport near Bluefield, an hour’s drive,  is a general aviation facility with a 4,743 asphalt runway. The nearest large airport is Yeager International Airport at Charleston, a 1.5-hour drive. The closest international airport, Charlotte Douglas, in Charlotte, N.C., is a 3.5-hour drive.

ABOUT THE REGION

The City of Mullens (pop. 1,475)  is located in an area known for its mountain scenery. It nestles in the upper valley of the Guyandotte River, a forested region dotted by small towns and farms. Most communities here were established in the late 1800s when coal mining commenced on an industrial scale. By the late 1900s, the decline in mining employment led to an outmigration of many residents. While coal is still mined, the population of Wyoming County, in which Mullens is a principal city, has declined from roughly 37,000 in 1950 to just more than 21,000 in 2020, though its population has since begun to increase. Remote work opportunities, the relative affordability of real estate, the growth of tourism, and the completion of expressways have conspired to attract many new residents.

Downtown Mullens Historic District

Bolstered by the completion of the Coalfields Expressway in 2020, Mullens is enjoying remarkable growth following a long period of relative decline. As a result of its status as a national historic district, financial support for construction and rehabilitation in the downtown is provided to property owners through grants, tax credits, and other funding programs.

The Coalfields Expressway

The newest leg of the Coalfields Expressway (WV-121) was completed to Mullens in 2020, significantly changing the region’s economic outlook. Retail, medical, and government centers at Beckley are now a drive of only 20 minutes, and I-77 and I-64 are now 18 miles away. As a result, Mullens and the region are growing as destinations for investment.

The Guyandotte River Water Trail

A significant draw to the area, this 120-mile water trail follows the Guyandotte from its source, near Mullens, through the region’s spectacular mountain landscape. Conveniently spaced for day trips, kayak access sites are being installed every six miles along the way. The trail is a one-minute walk from the property.

Hatfield-McCoy Trail System

More than 45,000 off-road vehicle enthusiasts annually tour the Hatfield-McCoy Trail network near Mullens, which is a chief driver of development in the region. Officials with the trail authority, which oversees more than 1,500 miles of off-road routes, emphasize the need for private investors to develop more lodging and services for users.

Twin Falls Resort State Park

A state-managed vacation park renowned for its namesake waterfalls, Twin Falls attracts more than 40,000 visitors annually and includes a 47-guest-room lodge, a 50-site campground, and 14 cottages. An 18-hole golf course, 10 miles of biking trail, and more than 50 miles of hiking trail are principal park attractions. The park is a 7.5-mile drive from Mullens.

The National Coal Heritage Area

Federally designated in 1996, the national heritage area was established to promote tourism, historic preservation, and economic development in a 13-county region that was long a bituminous coal source. Mullens is on the National Coal Heritage Trail, a National Scenic Byway that tours many historic landscapes along a 100-mile route.

TOURISM & RECREATION

The region around Mullens is now a chief destination for outdoor recreation in West Virginia. The primary draws are hiking, biking, hunting, paddling, and off-road motor touring. All-terrain vehicle trails help attract more than 45,000 vacationers annually. Three sections of the Hatfield-McCoys Trail System converge nearby—the Indian Ridge, Pocahontas, and Pinnacle Creek networks. The privately operated Burning Rock Off-Road Park is a 20-minute drive with more than 100 miles of trail.

Trout fishing has also become a draw, and the Guyandotte River has become a well-known paddling stream ideal for kayaking and canoeing. The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, the newest national park in the U.S., is a 45-minute drive east of the property. Winterplace Ski Resort, a 45-minute drive, attracts more than a million skiers annually.

ESTIMATED DRIVE TIMES

Hatfield-McCoy Trails — 5 minutes
Twin Falls Resort State Park — 10 minutes
Pineville, WV — 20 minutes
Interstate 77 — 25 minutes
Interstate 64 — 25 minutes
Beckley, WV — 20 minutes
New River Gorge National Park — 35 minutes
Winterplace Ski Resort — 45 minutes
Welch, WV — 45 minutes
Princeton, WV — 50 minutes
R.D. Bailey Lake — 50 minutes
Bramwell, WV — 60 minutes
Bluefield, WV — 60 minutes
Gilbert, WV — 60 minutes
Charleston, WV — 1.5 hours
Roanoke, VA — 2.5 hours
Charlottesville, VA — 3 hours
Charlotte, NC — 3.5 hours
Ashville, NC— 4 hours
Knoxville, TN — 4 hours
Columbus, OH — 4 hours
Lexington, KY — 4 hours
Raleigh, NC — 4.5 hours
Pittsburgh, PA — 4.5 hours
Richmond, VA — 4.5 hours
Washington, DC — 5 hours
Cleveland, OH — 5 hours
Atlanta, GA—  7 hours
New York City —  8 hours