Mercer Street Homeplace Near The VA Hospital

Mercer Street Homeplace near the Beckley WV VA Hospital. This recently remodeled 1500 sq. ft three bedroom, two bath home is on a dead-end street. Convenient location to everything that the Beckley area has to offer. According to tax records, the house was constructed in 1962, and the mid-century modern elements exist in the lighting and more. The entry level has gorgeous oak hardwood floors that are freshly refinished. Typical of the era, the home has a huge living room with handmade built-in corner cabinets. The open kitchen has a large dining area as part of the floor plan. The partial basement has two large rooms at the bottom of the staircase with sliding patio walk-out doors. The basement includes a wood-burning Fisher stove. A new AC unit and a new electrical breaker box have just been added. The back of the house has an old inground swimming pool that could be restored. The back pool area is securely fenced for privacy.

HIGHLIGHTS

• 1521 sq. ft
• Brick Ranch Style
• Brand new central air conditioning
• Near the end of a dead-end street
• Three Bedrooms
• Two Full Bathrooms
• Large Eat In Kitchen
• Quality Craftsmanship from the1960’s
• Covered Front Porch
• 5 Minutes To VA Hospital
• Patio Deck
• Partial Basement with Walkout
• Could Be Converted Into A Duplex
• Hardwood Oak Flooring
• Ceiling Fans
• Retro Style Eat In Kitchen
• 0.51 Acres +/-
• Built in 1962
• Renovated 2023
• Oven/Range
• Refrigerator
• Dishwasher
• Hardwood Flooring
• Vinyl Flooring
• 6 Rooms
• Living Room
• Primary Bedroom
• Kitchen
• First Floor Bathroom
• 1 Fireplace
• Wood Stove in the Basement
• Forced Air Heat via Natural Gas Furnace
• Natural Gas Water Heater

ROOM SIZES

• Living Room 31 x 13.7
• Primary Bedroom 12.1 x 10.8
• Primary Bath 7.7 x 4.3
• Full Bath 9.8 x 5.5
• Bedroom Two 11.1 x 11.9
• Bedroom Three 12.7 x 11.9
• Kitchen 16.3 x 10.10
• Eat In Dining Area 14.9 x 10.10
• Covered Front Porch 20.2 x 5.9
• Hallway 17.5 x 2.11
• Covered Carport 12.8 x 24.7

LOWER LEVEL

• Recreational Room with Patio Doors 5 X 11.8
• Center Room 21.7 x 12
• Utility Room 10.10 x 12
• Patio 46.5 x 18.2

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37°46’41.9″N 81°11’17.5″W
Address: 249 Mercer Street, Beckley, WV 25801

5 minutes to Beckley
5 minutes to Walmart
5 minutes to Interstate 77
5 minutes to the Veterans Hospital
10 minutes to Sophia
12 minutes to Sam’s Club and Lowes
12 minutes to the historic Black Knight Country Club
15 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley
15 minutes to Glade Springs Resort and multiple golf courses
20 minutes to the Bechtel Scout Complex
20 minutes to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
20 minutes to Oak Hill
25 minutes to Princeton
30 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton
30 minutes to Fayetteville
35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
45 minutes to Athens and Concord University
25 minutes to Camp Creek State Park & Forest
50 minutes to Lewisburg
50 minutes to Charleston
65 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg

WATER

The property is served by public water by Beckley Water Company

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

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

UTILITIES

Water: Beckley Water Company
Sewer: PSD
Electricity: Appalachian Power
Telephone: Frontier Communication and others
Internet:  Optimum and others
Cellphone Coverage: Good

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on Mercer Street

ZONING

Raleigh County has some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Government and also the Health Department for regulations regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property is a residential dwelling and, in recent years, has been used as a rental house. Currently, the house is vacant.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information:
Raleigh County, West Virginia
Acreage: 0.51 acre +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Raleigh County (41), West Virginia
Beckley Corp District (01)
Tax Map 34 Parcel 102

2024 Real Estate Taxes: $1302.00

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Raleigh County School District

(A listing of the many Raleigh County schools and colleges is available on the internet.)

Public Elementary School:
Mabscott Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Park Middle School

Public High School:
Woodrow Wilson High School

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)

MEDICAL CARE (8 minutes)

Raleigh General Hospital is located off of Interstate 77 exit 44 on Harper Road, Beckley, WV.

VETERANS MEDICAL ( 5 minutes)

West Virginia has VA Hospitals in Beckley, Clarksburg, Martinsburg, and Huntington.

SURROUNDING AREA

This Beckley property is located in south-central West Virginia near Interstate 77 and the WV Turnpike. Nearby communities and towns include McArthur, Crab Orchard Sophia.

Two interstate expressways—I-64 and I-77—converge nearby, accommodating easy access to metro areas of the eastern U.S. The area is best known for its proximity to national parks and outdoor recreation. The property is approximately seven miles the Interstate 77 at Ghent, 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.

The City of Beckley

The nearest municipality, Beckley, with a population of more than 17,000 residents, is among the largest cities in West Virginia and is the commercial center of the southern state. The city is the seat of Raleigh County, with a population of approximately 80,000. Beckley is the home of two hospitals and a Veterans Administration Medical Center. Many national chain stores and restaurants operate in the center and in adjacent communities.

Glade Springs

A gated community with an exclusive resort, Glade Springs has been an anchor for leisure living in West Virginia since its establishment in 1973. Glade is home to an estimated 1,500 residents, a quarter of whom live there seasonally; the 4,100-acre community boasts three world-class golf courses and a country club environment.

Winterplace

The ski resort Winterplace is a drive approximately 15 minutes south of the property. The resort boasts nine lifts, 27 trails, night skiing, a snow-tubing park, and a new terrain park. Adjoining I-77, it’s easily accessible for millions of skiers from the southeastern U.S. and markets itself as “Where the South learns to ski!”

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 less than five miles from the property 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.

New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

America’s newest national park, the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve approaches within four miles of the property. The park has dramatically influenced the economic outlook of the region. Tourism officials estimate visitor traffic has more than doubled since the park was established two years ago. It may best be known as a destination for hiking, biking, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting, though the immediate area is also highly regarded for fishing and hunting.

Grandview (National Park Area)

One of the chief destinations in the park, Grandview is named for its panoramic clifftop views of the New River Gorge. The gorge here is at its widest and deepest. The main overlook is among the most visited locations in the park. Since 1974, the summer outdoor dramas “Honey in the Rock” and “Hatfields & McCoys” have attracted visitors to its Cliffside Amphitheatre.

Glade Creek Trails  (National Park Area)

Maintained by the National Park Service, the Glade Creek trail system includes more than 15 miles of forest trails that shadow the creek and visit wetlands, waterfalls, and some of the most remote reaches in the national park. Glade is also a beloved trout stream, and its swimming holes are popular in summer. Back-country trails wander into a forest that many visitors have yet to explore.