This scenic woodland property along Little Beaver Creek offers the privacy of a forest retreat within the suburban Beckley area. It includes a graveled entrance drive that accesses several potential homesites. Large trees and boulders punctuate the woodland, which follows more than a quarter-mile of the scenic creek.

Near many of the area’s top tourism destinations, its a 12-minute drive from the New River Gorge National Park at Grandview, a 10-minute drive from the Beckley-Raleigh County Airport, a four-minute drive to Little Beaver State Park, an eight-minute drive to Glade Springs Resort, and a five- to 10-minute drive to Beckley’s hospitals and principal retail districts. Winterplace Ski Resort is a drive of only 20 minutes to the south.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Woodland with large trees and boulders
• More than a quarter-mile of scenic stream boundary
• High tourism and vacation-residency area
• Outdoor recreation destination area
• Proximity to the City of Beckley (4 miles)
• Proximity to Little Beaver State Park (2 miles)
• Proximity to Grandview Visitor Center (7 miles)
• Proximity to Glade Springs Resort (4 miles)
• Proximity to Winterplace Ski Resort (12 miles)

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.757921, -81.098505
Address: Old Crow Road, Beaver, WV 25813.  (No 911 address assigned to property without structures.)
Elevation Range: 2,336 ft. to 2,494 ft. +/-

ZONING

The parcel is zoned for rural residential development.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

A portion of the northern boundary is frontage on Old Crow Road (CR-22).

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 the surface title search is being conducted.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEYS

The property has metes and bounds descriptions in the owner’s purchase deed and the out- conveyance deeds. A portion of the northern boundary is Old Crow Road (CR-22). The southern boundary is Little Beaver Creek.  The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Shady Springs Public Service District
Sewer: Septic
Electricity: American Electric Power
Telephone: Frontier, Suddenlink
Internet: Frontier, Suddenlink
Cellphone Coverage: AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, U.S. Cellular

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

This principally level, wooded lot is zoned “rural residential.” Please contact the Raleigh County Commission for zoning specifications. All prospective buyers should consult the county government and its health department for regulations regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Deed Book 5063, Page 8250, less conveyances
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Acreage: 22.195 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Raleigh County (41), West Virginia
Shady Spring District (8)
Tax Map 9 Parcels 65.2 and 73; Class 3

2021 Real Estate Taxes: $625.70

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Public Elementary School: Daniels Elementary School (PK-5)

Public Middle School: Daniels Middle School (6-8)

Public High School: Shady Spring High School (9-12)

Private Schools: Greater Beckley Christian School (K-12), Mabscott Christian Academy (K-12), Saint Francis DeSales Catholic School (K-8), Victory Baptist Academy (K-12)

Higher Education:
West Virginia University (Beckley Campus); Appalachian Bible College (Bradley); Concord University (Beaver Campus); Bluefield State College (Beaver Campus); Southern West Virginia Community College (Beckley Campus)

SURROUNDING AREA

The property is located in south-central West Virginia just east of Beckley, a region highly regarded for its blend of forest and farmland and high interstate access. Two interstate expressways—I-64 and I-77—converge nearby at Beckley, accommodating easy access to metropolitan areas of the eastern U.S. However, the area is best known for its proximity to national parks and outdoor recreation. The property is approximately six miles from the Shady Spring exit on the I-64 expressway and two miles from highway US-19, which is now being upgraded as an expressway.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve approaches within three miles of the property and has dramatically influenced the economic outlook for the region. Tourism officials estimate visitor traffic has more than doubled since it was established a year ago. The park may best be known as a destination for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting, though the immediate area is highly regarded for fishing, hunting, and hiking. The Glade Creek is one of the most popular catch-and-release trout streams in West Virginia and is only 3.5 miles from the property. Grandview is one of the top visitor attractions in the park and affords spectacular views of the New River Gorge at its deepest and widest point.

Grandview (National Park Area)
One of the primary destinations in the new national park, Grandview has been attracting picnickers and sightseers for generations. Both the park and the adjacent community of Grandview are named for the spectacular views of the narrowing valley of the New River afforded from clifftop overlooks. The main overlook at Grandview and the nearby Turkey Spur overlook are among the most visited locations in the park. The summer outdoor dramas “Honey in the Rock” and “Hatfields & McCoys” have been attracting visitors to the park’s Cliffside Amphitheatre since 1974.

Little Beaver State Park
One of the most community-driven parks in the state park system, Little Beaver is a favorite local destination for fishing, hiking, biking, and camping. A drive of fewer than five miles from the property, it accommodates easy access to outdoor recreation when national park facilities may be crowded. The park includes 18-acre Little Beaver Lake, ideal for flatwater kayaking, and a 46-site campground open year-round.

Winterplace and Glade Springs
The ski resort Winterplace is a drive of approximately 20 minutes south of the property. It boasts nine lifts, 27 trails, night skiing, and a snow tubing park. Adjoining I-77,  it’s easily accessible to millions of skiers and markets itself as “Where the South learns to ski!” Also nearby, the Resort at Glade Springs offers three world-class golf courses and country-club amenities in a residential gated community.

Glade Creek Trails  (National Park Area)
Maintained by the National Park Service, the Glade Creek Trails system includes more than 15 miles of woodland trails that visit wetlands, waterfalls, and some of the most remote forests in the national park. Its southern trailhead is a drive of fewer than five miles from Old Grandview Road. Glade Creek is also a beloved trout stream, and its swimming holes are popular in summer.