OVERVIEW

Four individual parcels of land for sale, which would be perfect for building your private home in the country.  Beautiful fields and woodlands located about a mile above the Bluestone River.  Hiking trails nearby and beautiful scenery make this a perfect building site.

This area is near the historical Village of Lilly, which was established by the Lilly family in Summers County at the juncture of the Little Bluestone and Bluestone rivers and existed from late 1700’s to 1946 when it was raised due to the construction of the Bluestone Dam.

The owner of these parcels is a descendent of the historical Lilly family and remembers when this area was bustling with logging of white oak trees and having them sent by the river to the local town of Hinton.  White oak trees were good for making staves for whiskey barrels due to the wood being liquid tight and for flavoring. Moonshiners were also in the area transporting their liquor during a time gone by.

These four properties will have final surveys and are being sold separately.

LOT 1:

• 2.317 acres +/-
• Price: $24,000
• Has a well already in place. Located at intersection of Bluestone River Road and Ellison Ridge Road.
• Great building site.
• Will have power pole with hook up and dusk to dawn light

LOT 2:

• 14.494 acres +/-
• Price: $155,000
• Will have well in place included in price.
• Premium acres with fields, woodlands, and beautiful views.
• This lot is adjacent to Lot 1.
• Premium building site for home/ small farm.

LOT 3:

• 15.02 acres +/-
• Price: $99,500
• Has well in place.
• Nice pond located on this property and has cleared areas
• Road/Driveway cleared to make a drive around driveway
• Nice views
• Perfect for home site

LOT 4:

• 2.165 acres +/-
• Price: $24,000
• Has power outlet hook up and dusk to dawn light
• Has well
• Perfect building site

HIGHLIGHTS

• Located in Summers County which has 2 state parks nearby: Bluestone and Pipestem
• Perfect area for watersports, fishing, boating, swimming, kayaking, biking, hiking and hunting
• View of the fields and mountains and close to Hinton the “Gateway to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve”
• Low property taxes
• On a school bus route
• Only a short drive to thousands of public acres at Bluestone Wildlife Management
• Easy drive to Pipestem Resort State Park
• 30 minutes to the Summers ARH Hospital and clinic
• Three rivers converge in nearby Hinton
• Amtrak train station at Hinton
• Superior access by state-maintained paved roads – FedEx, UPS, and USPS delivery

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.583941°(N), -80.991586°(W)
Address: Ellison Ridge Road, Jumping Branch, WV 25969. No 911 address is assigned to a property without structures.
Elevation Range: 2258 ft. to 2549 ft. +/-

Drive Times

Towns/Interstate Highways

• I-77 Camp Creek Exit 20: 30 minutes
• I-77 Ghent Exit 28: 30 minutes
• Athens and Concord University: 45 minutes
• Beckley: 40 minutes
• Hinton: 30 minutes
• Princeton: 50 minutes

Airports

• Mercer County Airport, Bluefield: 1 hour
• Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley: 45 minutes

Recreation

• Avian Center – Three Rivers Avian Center: 40 minutes
• Golf – Black Knight Golf Course, Beckley: 40 minutes
• Golf – Glade Springs Resort Golf Club: 40 minutes
• Golf – Grandview Country Club: 40 minutes
• Golf – Pipestem Resort State Park: 45 minutes
• Golf – Willow Wood Country Club and Golf Course: 35 minutes
• Golf – Woodhaven Golf Course: 35 minutes
• Historical Park – John Henry Historical Park and Monument: 35 minutes
• Lake – Bluestone Lake: 30 minutes
• National Park – New River Gorge National Park and Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone: 45 minutes
• Resort – Glade Springs Resort: 40 minutes
• Resort – Pipestem Resort State Park: 45 minutes
• State Park – Bluestone State Park: 30 minutes
• State Park – Camp Creek State Park and Forest: 40 minutes
• State Park – Little Beaver State Park: 40 minutes
• State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park: 45 minutes
• Skiing – Winterplace Ski Resort: 30 minutes

MINERAL RESOURCES

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

Each parcel will have a final survey for its sale. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

• Water: all properties have wells or will have well which is included in price
  Sewer: Private septic system will need to be installed
• Electricity: Mon Power
• Telephone: Frontier
• Internet: Suddenlink, Frontier, Starlink
• Cellphone Coverage: excellent

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The parcels have frontage on Ellison Ridge Road, Rt. 27.

ZONING

Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

Each parcel is forestland or is a combination of forestland and open areas.

(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.)

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Sale Parcels 1,2, and 4 are part of DB 209 Pg. 259.  Sale Parcel 3 is a part of DB 223 Pg. 279
Summers County, West Virginia

Acreage: Actual acreage of each parcel will be determined by final survey for the parcel’s sale.

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Jumping Branch District (5)
Sale Parcels 1,2, and 4 are a portion of Tax Map 24 Parcel 26; Class 2. Sale Parcel 3 is a portion of Tax Map 24 Parcel 41; Class 2

2024 Total Real Estate Taxes: Whole Tax Parcel 5-24-26-600 is $260.68. Whole Tax Parcel 5-24-41 is $173.16.

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summers County School District

Public Elementary School:
Jumping Branch Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Summers County Middle School

Public High School:
Summers County High School

College:
Concord University, New River Community, WVU Tech

SURROUNDING AREA

Hinton is the Summers County Seat and the economic and governmental hub of the county. The county’s total population is about 14,000. Hinton has grocery stores, restaurants, banks, auto parts stores, hardware and feed supply stores, hospital, dentists and most other small-town amenities.

These parcels are located near the quiet communities of Jumping Branch and Nimitz and are within a short drive of higher population areas of Blacksburg, Charleston, Beckley, Princeton and Lewisburg.

Charleston is West Virginia’s state capitol and is an easy 90-minute drive. Charleston is West Virginia’s largest city with a population of some 50,000 and a metro area of 225,000. It is the center of government, commerce, culture and industry. There is a commercial airport with daily flights to most major hubs.

Beckley is a 35-minute drive, has a population of 34,000, and is the county seat of Raleigh County. All amenities are available in Beckley. Beckley is located at the intersection of I-77, I-64, and US 19. So, easy access to Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Charleston and Cincinnati is just around the corner.

The surrounding area offers unlimited recreational activities including white water rafting, golfing, fishing, camping, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing and snow skiing

• Located near the charming communities of Jumping Branch and Nimitz, WV
• 15-30 minutes to the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park and the 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake, and Bluestone State Park. The Pipestem Resort, Sandstone Falls, Winterplace Ski Resort, the 4-Star Greenbrier Resort and numerous golf courses are an hour or less drive.
• A picturesque Amtrak train ride from Hinton connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and many other locations.
• Washington, DC is 5 hours away and Charlotte only 3.
• The Charleston Airport, Beckley Airport, and Lewisburg Airport all offer jet service to major hubs.
• Charleston, the state capitol, is 1.5 hours’ drive and offers all large city amenities.
• Easy access to I-64, I-77, I-79, US 460, US 19
• The Bechtel Summit Reserve, the12,000-acre Boy Scouts of America’s high adventure camp, is nearby in Glen Jean.
• The 14,000-acre Wildlife Management Area is nearby at Bull Falls.

HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY

Hinton, the county seat of Summers County is a 5-minute drive. Hinton, founded in 1871, grew rapidly as the hub of a growing railroad industry serving the New River coal fields, passenger travel and coast to coast freight lines. Today, Hinton serves the growing tourist and technology industries.

Summers County (2014 population—13,417) is located in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population—2,588) serves as the county seat and is the sole municipality within Summers County. The railroad boom of the early 20th century helped to build Hinton and Summers County. However, the county’s current economy is based primarily on tourism thanks to the Bluestone Dam and Lake along with the Bluestone, Greenbrier, and New Rivers which converge in Hinton. Further, the New River Gorge National River begins at Hinton and flows northward into neighboring Fayette County.

Summers County is also home to Bluestone State Park, Pipestem Resort, and a number of other facilities that provide lodging, camping, and a variety of recreational activities. The Hinton Railroad Museum, the Graham House, the Campbell Flanagan Murrell House, and other museums provide glimpses into the county’s history. The architecture of buildings in Hinton’s nationally-registered historic district is of interest to many. A solid core of retail stores and professional service providers meet the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Residents of Summers County enjoy a wonderful small-town, laid-back quality of life. Service clubs such as the Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary, and Ruritans support a number of community initiatives, school programs, and special events. The Summers County Library supports the county school system and provides visitors with Internet access and other services. Several denominations of churches meet the Summers County community’s spiritual needs.

Summers County is served east-west by Interstate 64 and by north and south connections to Interstate 77. The New River Parkway, when completed, will improve access to Sandstone Falls by upgrading River Road from I-64 near Exit 139 Sandstone into Hinton. West Virginia Routes 3, 12, 19, 20, and 107 are the primary highways within the county. Amtrak also provides an important transportation link to Summers County with its Cardinal line from New York to Washington DC to Chicago. Stops are made three times per week to pick up and disembark passengers at Hinton’s historic Rail Depot.

The Summers County Appalachian Regional Hospital provides a fully-staffed emergency room and a variety of medical services. Summers County Emergency Services provides ambulance service. Law enforcement is provided by the Summers County Sheriff’s Department, a detachment of the West Virginia State Police, the City of Hinton’s Police Department and park rangers with the US Army Corps of Engineers, the National Park Service, and the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. Similarly, the City of Hinton has a new fully-manned and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county.

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg, (45-minute drive), which is the Greenbrier County seat, was voted the Coolest Small Town in America, combining the warmth of a close community with the sophistication of more urban locations. The thriving downtown historic district offers year-round live productions presented at the State Professional Theatre of WV, Carnegie Hall, distinctive dining venues, antique shops, award-winning galleries/boutiques, a year-round farmer’s markets. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center is a modern hospital and all attendant medical facilities, along with the many big box stores.

The county and city host several fairs & festivals throughout the year including The WV State Fair, a professional 4-weekend Renaissance Festival, Chocolate Festival, Taste of our Town Festival (TOOT), antique car shows, Jeep Rally’s, Airstream Rally, WV Barn Hunt Competition, Pro Golf Tour at The Greenbrier. Lewisburg is also home to the modern Robert. C Byrd Medical Clinic (300 employees), 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, medical, education, retail, construction, wood products, mining and agriculture.

The world-renowned Greenbrier Resort, with 800 rooms and 1600 employees, is located in the sleepy little town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and is home to a Pro Golf tour, NFL Summer Practice Event, Tennis Exhibitions (Venus Williams, John McEnroe etc.). Several other area golf courses are available in the area – including Oakhurst Links, America’s first golf course, where guests play using old style hickory-handled clubs and ground-burrowing golf balls.

A picturesque Amtrak train ride from Hinton connects the area to DC, Philadelphia, Chicago, and many other locations. By car, DC is 5 hours away and Charlotte is only 3.

Within a two-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 90-minute 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’s drive.

THE GREENBRIER RIVER

The lower Greenbrier River possesses the excitement of life on one of the nation’s great wild rivers. The focus of a vast outdoor-recreation destination, it flows untamed out of the lofty Alleghenies, attracting anglers, paddlers, and naturalists from across the globe.

At 172 miles long, the Greenbrier drains over 1.5 million acres and is the longest undammed river left in the Eastern United States. It is primarily used for recreational pursuits and well known for its fishing, canoeing, kayaking and floating opportunities. Its upper reaches flow through the Monongahela National Forest, and it is paralleled for 77 miles by the Greenbrier River Trail, a rail trail which runs between the communities of Cass and North Caldwell.

It has always been a valuable water route, with the majority of the important cities in the watershed being established river ports. The river gives the receiving waters of the New River an estimated 30% of its water volume. Over three-fourths of the watershed is an extensive karstic (cavern system), which supports fine trout fishing, cave exploration and recreation. Many important festivals and public events are held along the river throughout the watershed.

The Greenbrier is formed at Durbin in northern Pocahontas County by the confluence of the East Fork Greenbrier River and the West Fork Greenbrier River, both of which are short streams rising at elevations exceeding 3,300 feet and flowing for their entire lengths in northern Pocahontas County. From Durbin the Greenbrier flows generally south-southwest through Pocahontas, Greenbrier and Summers Counties, past several communities including Cass, Marlinton, Hillsboro, Ronceverte, Fort Spring, Alderson, and Hinton, where it flows into the New River.

Along most of its course, the Greenbrier accommodated the celebrated Indian warpath known as the Seneca Trail (Great Indian Warpath). From the vicinity of present-day White Sulphur Springs, the Trail followed Anthony’s Creek down to the Greenbrier near the present Pocahontas-Greenbrier County line. It then ascended the river to the vicinity of Hillsboro and Droop Mountain and made its way through present Pocahontas County by way of future Marlinton, Indian Draft Run, and Edray.

THE NEW RIVER AND BLUESTONE LAKE

Located nearby to the New River, 80,000-acre New River Gorge National River Park & Preserve, and the 2000-acre Bluestone Lake at Hinton. 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, it produces more citation fish than any other warm water river in WV. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, sunfish, hybrid striped bass, and muskie are all common species of fish found in the New River and Bluestone Lake.

The New River Gorge National River is now our newest 63^rd National Park and Hinton sits near the beginning of this park area on the beautiful, rugged, adventurous river home to white water rafters/kayakers and fisherman. This new designation will create a 7,021-acre park around the heart of the gorge, which is already developed with trailheads and a visitor center, while the remaining 65,165 acres will be designated a national preserve to allow for backcountry hunting.

Bluestone Lake is over 2000 acres at summer pool and is the state’s third largest body of water. Great hunting and fishing opportunities abound at the 17,632-acre Bluestone Wildlife Area adjacent to the park and nearby Camp Creek State Forest. The historic Bluestone Dam began operation as a flood control structure in 1949. The Bluestone Lake has the largest drainage area and flood storage of any dam in WV. Extending over 10 miles up the New River.  This dam has prevented approximately 1.6 billion in flood damages since 1949.  Bluestone Lake and Bluestone Dam attract over 1.3 million visitors annually. The Bluestone Lake Wildlife Management area is one of the most popular public hunting and fishing areas in the state.

THE BLUESTONE RIVER

These parcels are just a mile or so above the Bluestone River and hiking trails.  Named after the blue limestone streambed, this river was instrumental in early settlements and homesteads. American Indians called the Bluestone River “Momongosenka” (Big Stone River).  Many native prehistoric sites dating back to Ice –Age mammoth and mastodon, through hundreds of generations of village and burial sites of the Archaic and Woodland cultures, to the Delaware, Cherokee and Shawnee tribes of the 1600 and 1700’s have been documented throughout the Bluestone River watershed. At the confluence of the Little Bluestone River and the Bluestone River in the National Scenic River near Bluestone State Park, the lost community of Lilly, once flourished before its condemnation and removal prior to the structure of the Bluestone Dam. The Bluestone Turnpike, a riverbank road that evolved from the original Indian trail through the gorge, was used by those that farmed and timbered the area until the 1940’s, and still serves today as the main trail access for park visitors.