OVERVIEW

Highland Park 20 acres is a 21.12 acre parcel located along Highland Park Road in the peaceful Second Creek area of Monroe County, West Virginia.  Highland Park offers an inviting rural lifestyle surrounded by rolling farmland, forested hills and expansive mountain views. The neighborhood reflects the character for which Monroe County is known—open countryside, agricultural traditions, abundant natural beauty and a strong sense of community.

Although the setting feels private and removed from congestion, the area remains convenient to everyday services and regional destinations.  Union and historic Lewisburg are approximately 20 – 25 minutes away, Interstate 64 is about 25 minutes away, and Greenbrier Valley Airport is roughly a 30-minute drive.

Union, the Monroe County seat, provides small-town services in a quiet historic setting that has retained its traditional character without stoplights or major highways. Lewisburg offers a broader selection of restaurants, locally owned shops, galleries, cultural events, medical services and other conveniences. Its active downtown is well known for its welcoming atmosphere, specialty boutiques, antique stores and celebrated food scene.

Outdoor recreation is an important part of life in this region. Second Creek flows through the surrounding area and includes a designated special-regulation trout-fishing section along the Monroe–Greenbrier county line. Elsewhere in Monroe County, Moncove Lake State Park provides opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, camping, swimming and birdwatching amid hundreds of acres of park and wildlife-management land.

Highland Park 20 Acres is especially well suited to buyers seeking the peace and personal space of country living without giving up reasonable access to shopping, dining, healthcare, transportation and recreation. It is a setting where neighbors know one another, scenic drives are part of everyday life, and the slower pace allows residents to enjoy the natural beauty and close-knit character of southeastern West Virginia.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Aerial View of Excavated Home Site

• 21.12 acres woodland property located just outside the beautiful Greenbrier Valley
• Excavated home site
• Recently constructed gravel road with culverts installed where needed
• Excellent access with more than 800′ frontage on a state-maintained highway
• 1/4 mile of intermittent stream
• 25 minutes to historic Lewisburg – America’s coolest small town
• 20 minutes to Union in lightly populated Monroe County
• 25 minutes to Interstate 64, and 30 minutes to the GVA jet airport
• Long-range views of distant mountains and pastoral farms
• All Mineral Rights will convey
• Excellent timber species include fragrant cedars, white pine, beautiful oaks, black walnuts, poplars, maples and hickories
• Forest trails for hiking, ATVing & horseback riding accessing every part of the property
• Internet, electric & landline phone available on site
• Cellphone coverage is good in most places
• Surrounded by beautiful farms and woodland tracts
• Abundant wildlife with white tail deer, wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons, and chipmunks
• Neo-tropical song birds, owls, red tail hawks, blue jays, ravens
• Ephemeral streams, wide hollow, ridge & flats create interesting topography
• Mosses, ferns, wildflowers and abundant native plants cover the forest floor
• Little light pollution sets the stage for amazing star gazing and planet observation
• Special marsh area around the farm pond with an exceptional aquatic plant and wildlife community
• Sized right for incorporating a permaculture experience
• Elevation Range: 2080′ to 2200’
• Diverse topography containing a mature forest, seasonal streams and ancient trees create a fascinating natural setting
• 1 hour to the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake and the New River
• 15 minutes to the Greenbrier River
• Mature forest creates an exciting recreational property
• Very valuable old-growth timber should one decide to conduct a timber harvest
• Darkest of skies with little or no light pollution for star and planet gazing
• Ancient “Heritage” trees scattered about estimated at 200-300 years old

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.670896°(N), -80.431434°(W)
Address: Highland Park Road, Second Creek, WV 24974. No 911 address assigned to property without structures.
Elevation Range: 2080 ft. to 2200 ft. +/-

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

The abundant timber resource is well positioned for current timber income as well as value appreciation over the coming decades. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenity represents a strong component of value to the investor.

Highland Park’s 9+/- acre forest resource is composed of 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 cost and long-term asset appreciation. Capital Timber Value of the timber and pulpwood has not been determined at this time but is considered substantial.

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 Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of: Black Walnut, Sugar Maple, Poplar/Basswood, Red Oak Group, White Oak/Chestnut Oak, Soft Maple, Hickory and a host of associate species (ash, cedar, birch, sourwood, black gum, beech). A nice stand of mature nice pine compliments the hardwood forest.

Several “Heritage Trees” are scattered throughout the forest and field edges. These ancient trees, some 200-300 years old, have withstood the test of time, weathering ice, wind, lightning strikes and fire.

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 attack by the Hemlock Wooly Adelgid and the remaining hemlock will significantly decline over the coming decade. There have been no forest fires in recent memory.

FOREST FARMING

The most common crops are medicinal herbs and mushrooms. Other crops that can be produced include shade-loving native ornamentals, moss, fruit, nuts, other food crops, and decorative materials for crafts. These crops are often referred to as special forest products.

Here are some specific examples of crops in each category that are currently being cultivated: Medicinal herbs: Ginseng, goldenseal, black cohosh, bloodroot, passionflower, and mayapple. Mushrooms: Shiitake and oyster mushrooms. Native ornamentals: Rhododendrons and dogwood. Moss: Log or sheet moss

Fruit: Pawpaws, currants, elderberries, and lowbush blueberries.
Nuts: Black walnuts, hazelnuts, hickory nuts, and beechnuts.
Other food crops: Ramps (wild leeks), maple syrup, and honey.
Plants used for decorative purposes, dyes, and crafts: Galax, princess pine, white oak, pussy willow branches in the spring, holly, bittersweet, and bloodroot and ground pine (Lycopodium).

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

The property has approximately 6 acres of former fields that have young growth trees throughout. The fields could be cleared and would be very suitable for growing corn, soy beans, pumpkins, flowers, and hemp. The rich soil will also produce all kinds of garden vegetables.

There is some perimeter fencing and some cross fencing the boundary would be cattle tight.

There are several fruit trees scattered about, some of which were part of the early homestead. Crops of black walnuts and hickory nuts are produced each year from the abundant black walnut and hickory trees scattered about.

Honey bees also do well here, and it would be possible to produce maple syrup from the sugar and red maple trees growing on the property.

WILDLIFE

The mixture of mature forest, nearby farm fields, old fruit trees, coupled with the abundant water supply from seasonal creeks, create the perfect wildlife habitat. The “edge effect” created between, streams, farm fields and forest is the textbook habitat for the resident wildlife.

The edges create a long wildlife food plot. The fields provides grasses and the hardwood forest produces tons of acorns, hickory nuts, beech nuts, walnuts and soft mast. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, squirrel, raccoon, fox and many species of songbirds, eagles, owls and hawks make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife as there has been little hunting pressure for many years.

There are many animals associated with the ponds and seasonal streams, including fish, minnows, raccoons, opossums, turtles, salamanders, frogs, crawdads and newts. There is also the insect and microscopic world including butterflies, dragonflies, damsel flies, skaters and various other insects.

WATER

The property has about 1/4 mile of intermittent stream which should have water flow during rain events and periods of snow melt.

MINERAL RESOURCES

All rights the owner has in title will convey with the property.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property was surveyed in April 2024, and plat from that survey is recorded as DB 321 page 276. A metes and bounds description from that survey are contained within the owner’s deed. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: a well would have to be drilled
Sewer: a septic system would have to be installed
Electricity: electricity is available
Telephone: telephone line is available nearby
Internet: satellite internet is available or DSL should be available through the phone service
Cellphone Coverage: Adequate in most areas

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property has over 800 feet of frontage on Highland Park Road RT 6/1, providing direct access to the public road system.

A recently constructed graveled roadway leads to the home site

ZONING

There is currently no county zoning in Monroe County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Monroe County Health Department for answers regarding installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Monroe County Commission.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is comprised of former pasture containing young mixed trees, an evergreen plantation, and forestland, being broken down as follows:
Former field with mixed young trees: 6 acres +/-
Young dense evergreen plantation: 5 acres +/-
Forestland: 9 acres +/-

(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 321 PG 272
Monroe County, West Virginia

Acreage: Area being sold contains 21.12 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Monroe County, West Virginia
Second Creek District (4)

Tax Map 18, Parcel 25.12; Class 3

2026 Real Estate Taxes: $210.68 

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Monroe County School District:
Public Elementary School:
Mountain View Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Mountain View Middle School

Public High School:
James Monroe High School

SURROUNDING AREA

Highland Park is located near Lewisburg, West Virginia. It is beautiful real estate and comes with a great community known for its friendly residents and laid-back lifestyle.

The charming village of Union, which is the Monroe County seat, is less than a 20-minute drive. Banking, healthcare facilities, drugstore, grocery shopping and a great family restaurant are readily available. Some of the friendliest people in West Virginia can be found in Monroe County. Monroe County has a population of about 13,000 residents and does not have a stoplight and has more cattle and sheep than people. There are no fast food restaurants but there is the local restaurant, “Kalico Kitchen”, in downtown Union that is packed each morning for breakfast and then again for lunch.

The Greenbrier Valley is richly blessed with a wide array of cultural events that keep life in the valley interesting and satisfying. A year-round live theater, Carnegie Hall (one of four in the USA), fine dining, art galleries and boutiques make up the thriving downtown historic district in Lewisburg.Lewisburg was named Coolest Small Town in America and is just a 25 minutes’ drive to complete shopping, churches, schools, medical-dental facilities, fine dining, and a modern hospital. The airport, with the longest runway in the state is just 30 minutes away and has daily flights to Chicago and Charlotte.  Lewisburg is also the county seat of Greenbrier County and home to the WV Osteopathic Medical School (600 students) and the New River Community and Technical College. The area is a strong economic generator with a solid workforce employed in county/state government, tourism, hospitality, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining and agriculture.

For the water enthusiast, the Greenbrier River is the last un-tamed river east of the Mississippi and offers a great float/canoe/kayak experience. The fishing for small mouth bass is considered excellent. The Greenbrier River trail is an 86-mile rails to trails system and offers exceptional hiking and biking opportunities along the scenic Greenbrier River.

Within an hour’s drive are located some of the finest recreational facilities in West Virginia. Winterplace Ski Resort, whitewater rafting / fishing on the New River and Gauley River, 2000-acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem State Park and Resort and the 80,000 acre New River National Gorge National Park. Five other area state parks and state forests offer unlimited hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding and rock-climbing opportunities. Snowshoe Ski Resort is a 2 hour drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast. The new 12,000 acre Boy Scout High Adventure Camp and home to the US and World Jamboree is an hour fifteen minute drive.

The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort, is just 30 minutes’ drive. Several other area golf courses are available in the area. Rock climbing, ziplining, horseback riding and the 600 + mile long Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail makes for a very active recreation area.

The Greenbrier County Airport, which has WV’s longest runway, is located just 30 minutes away and has daily flights to Chicago’s O’Hare and Charlotte Douglas. The world famous Greenbrier Resort is a 30 minute drive and Winterplace Ski Resort is about 1 1/2 hours’ drive. Roanoke, Virginia, is 2 hours, DC is 4 hours and Charlotte, North Carolina is 3 hours away.

DESTINATION DRIVE TIMES

Local Towns:
Union: 20 minutes
Lewisburg and Osteopathic School of Medicine: 25 minutes
White Sulphur Springs: 30 minutes
Alderson: 35 minutes
Peterstown: 55 minutes
Athens and Concord University: 1 hour 25 minutes
Beckley: 1 hour 15 minutes
Blacksburg, VA and Virginia Tech: 1 hour 35 minutes
Bluefield: 1 hour 30 minutes
Charleston: 2 hours 30 minutes
Hinton: 1 hour
Princeton: 1 hour 20 minutes
Roanoke, VA: 1 hour 45 minutes

Airports:
Lewisburg – Greenbrier Valley Airport: 30 minutes
Beckley – Raleigh County Memorial Airport: 1 hour 15 minutes
Roanoke, VA – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport: 1 hour 45 minutes
Blacksburg, VA – Virginia Tech Montgomery Executive Airport: 1 hour 35 minutes
Charleston – West Virginia International Yeager Airport: 2 hours 30 minutes

Recreation:
Golf – Elks Country Club Golf Course, Lewisburg: 25 minutes
Golf – There are additional golf courses in the surrounding area
Lake – Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 1 hour
Lake – Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 30 minutes
Lake – Summersville Lake: 1 hour 45 minutes
Nature Trail – Mill Creek Nature Park Trails, Narrows, VA: 1 hour 10 minutes
Resort – Glade Springs: 1 hour 20 minutes
Resort – Pipestem Resort State Park: 1 hour 20 minutes
Resort – The Greenbrier: 30 minutes
Skiing – Winterplace Ski Resort, Ghent: 1 hour 25 minutes
State Park – Camp Creek State Park & Forest: 1 hour 35 minutes
State Park – Bluestone State Park, Hinton: 1 hour 10 minutes
State Park – Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills: 30 minutes
State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park, Pipestem: 1 hour 20 minutes
State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 20 minutes