OVERVIEW

Location truly matters, and this property sits in a prime spot on the Greenbrier County side of Alderson, affectionately known as The Gem of the Hills. A newly completed survey shows 1.187 acres ± located outside the FEMA Flood Zone, providing peace of mind and added value. The property runs from street to street! Beginning at Riverview Drive, aka Route 12, and running to Maple Ave. on the back.

The property has high visibility and a substantial traffic count.

At the heart of the property stands a beautiful early‑1900s two‑story home, full of character and ready for its next chapter. Its versatile layout makes it ideal for a residence, a business, or a combined home-and-business setup. Access is simple and convenient from Route 12 (Riverview Drive), and the large gravel parking area provides ample space for customers, clients, or guests.

Built around 1900, the home retains much of its original craftsmanship, including oak shellacked woodwork, hardwood floors, French doors, a charming, hinged window seat, and detailed staircase and moldings. You will also find original closets, built‑in bookcases, solid passage doors, and a striking front entry door with beveled glass—all hallmarks of the era’s quality construction.

THE TOWN OF ALDERSON

Alderson, West Virginia, is a quaint small town on the free-flowing Greenbrier River in Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers counties; it was settled in 1777 by John Alderson, a frontier missionary Gospel preacher for whom the town was named. In later years, an Alderson descendant founded a Baptist seminary that was later moved north because of the Great Depression to become Alderson-Broaddus College at Philippi, WV. The Federal Reformatory for Women was the first federal prison for women, established here in the 1920s after a group of local businessmen visited Washington, D.C., to propose to the federal government that the Institution be placed in Alderson. The town is famous for its annual “Best” Independence Day Celebration and the Strawberry Festival, held every May. Camp Greenbrier for Boys has been a staple in the community since 1898, and every summer is busy with campers from across the United States.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Excellent Location
• 1.187 Acres +/- By A New Survey
• River View, But Out Of The Flood Zone
• Majestic Home With Multi-Purpose Office Potential
• Very Visible Location
• Large Parking Area
• State And Town Maintained Street Access
• Outstanding Solid Oak Woodwork
• Handicap Accessible
• Large Back Yard
• New Survey Plat
• Large Rooms
• Potential For Airbnb
• Home Of The “Best” Fourth of July Celebration

PROPERTY DETAILS

• Year Built 1900 Circa
• Central Air Conditioning On The Entry Level
• Window Air Conditioners On The Upper Level
• Basement, Unfinished
• Features Interior: Handicap Features
• Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood
• Countertops Kitchen: Solid Surface
• Countertops Bath: Solid Surface
• Items to Convey: Window Treatments And Appliances
• Fireplace/Stove: Fireplace (Gas): propane
• Heating: Fuel Oil Forced Air
• Owner Update W/5 yr: Wiring Upgraded (Year): 2017
• Exterior Material: Vinyl
• Foundation: Concrete
• Roofing: Metal; Shingle
• Features Exterior: Deck; Porch
• Other Structures: Outbuilding 10 x 12
• Recreational Feature: Fishing
• Views: Mountain; River; Sunrise / Eastern; Sunset / Western

FEMA FLOOD ZONE: According to FEMA Flood Maps, the property is not in the flood zone.

ROOM SIZES

ENTRY LEVEL

Living Room South 15.6 x 33.7
Living Room North 17.10 x 33.7
Foyer 8.10 x 27.2
Bath 8.10 x 6.1
Laundry 12.1 x 7.7
Covered Front Porch 49.6 x 9.10
Front Ramp 4.1 x 24.7
Rear Ramp Deck 4.1 x 50.10

UPPER LEVEL

Eat-In Kitchen 15.6 x 13.3
Primary Bedroom 15.6 x 17.3
Bath 8.10 x 7.1
Bedroom Two 15.11 x 16.3
Bedroom Three 15.11 x 13.5
Hallway 8.10 x 19.5
Bonus Room 8.10 x 6.6

TOTAL SQ. FT Per Public Records 2,720

POINTS FOR THE TOWN OF ALDERSON

French the Lion is the official town mascot.

• Known as “The Gem of the Hills”
• Located in three counties, Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers
• Voted “Best Fourth of July Celebration” by West Virginia Living Magazine in 2012. Alderson is the place to be to celebrate America’s Independence Day! Yet there are so many more events that we want you to attend…so explore below and…Save the Date!
• The 2020 population was approximately 1200.
• Leagues: Alderson Basketball League – Greenbrier Girls Softball League – Alderson Little League Baseball – Alderson Chiefs Youth Football – Chiefs Cheerleading – Chiefs Country Tumbling
• Numerous civic clubs and groups
• Active Main Street Association
• Active Veterans of Foreign Wars
• Home of the annual May Strawberry Festival
• Located on the beautiful Greenbrier River
• Well-known for fishing, boating, swimming, canoeing, and kayaking
• Home of Camp Greenbrier
• AMTRAK stops at the historic C & O Depot
• Excellent town park
• The Alderson Mini Park on the river
• The historic Alderson Memorial Pedestrian Bridge
• Home of Old Greenbrier Baptist Church, which was founded in the 1700s by elder John Alderson, a frontier preacher
• A scenic walking trail is established in the town
• Weekly farmers market, Tuesday afternoon during warm months
• Two full-time volunteer fire departments
• A full-time town police force
• Full-time hometown ambulance service
• Home of “Camp Cupcake,” the Federal ladies’ camp

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.727470°(N), -80.648591°(W)
Address: 101 Davis Street, Alderson, WV 24910
Elevation: 1552 ft. +/-

Drive Times

Towns and Highway

I-64 Alta-Alderson Exit 161: 15 minutes
Beckley: 55 minutes
Fairlea: 20 minutes
Lewisburg (main town): 25 minutes
Union: 30 minutes
White Sulphur Springs and The Greenbrier Resort: 40 minutes

Airport

Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg: 30 minutes

Medical

Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, Fairlea: 20 minutes

Alderson has two medical clinics. The closest hospital is Greenbrier Valley Medical Center in Fairlea/Lewisburg, a 15-minute drive away. To the south, in Hinton, Summers County, ARH Hospital is about a 25-minute drive.

The area is also blessed to have the amazing service of Health Net helicopters. A helipad is located at the River of Life Church.

VETERANS HOSPITALS/CLINICS

West Virginia has VA Hospitals in Clarksburg, Martinsburg, Beckley, and Huntington. About a 90-minute drive away, Salem, VA, has a Veterans Hospital. Nearby Community-Based Clinics in Lewisburg and Princeton.

Recreation

Aquatic Center – Greenbrier Valley Aquatic Center, Fairlea: 25 minutes
Fair – State Fair of West Virginia, Fairlea: 20 minutes
Golf – Black Knight Golf Course: 55 minutes
Golf – Glade Springs Resort Golf Course: 1 hour
Golf – Lewisburg Elks County Club: 25 minutes
Golf – Pipestem Resort State Park: 50 minutes
Golf – Willow Wood Country Club: 20 minutes
Lake – Bluestone Lake, Hinton: 30 minutes
Lake – Lake Moomaw, Virginia: 1 hour 35 minutes
Lake – Summersville Lake, Summersville: 1 hour 25 minutes
National Park – New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville: 1 hour 15 minutes
National Park – New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Sandstone: 50 minutes
Resort – Glade Springs Resort: 1 hour
Resort – Pipestem Resort State Park: 50 minutes
Resort – The Greenbrier: 40 minutes
State Park – Babcock State Park: 1 hour
State Park – Beartown State Park: 1 hour
State Park – Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park: 1 hour
State Park – Greenbrier State Forest, Harts Run, WV: 50 minutes
State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park: 50 minutes
State Park – Watoga State Park: 1 hour 20 minutes

WILDLIFE

With only a few steps to the Greenbrier River, an exciting view of wildlife changes daily with the seasons. The town has a local family of bald eagles that you see as they soar above the river. Otters and beavers are often seen paddling around the historic Memorial Bridge. Canadian geese and a variety of ducks are residents and can be seen almost every day. Great Blue Herons, Cranes, Ospreys, and Egrets can occasionally be seen near the old bridge. A wide range of birds from A-Z can be observed with a close watch throughout the year in Alderson.

MINERAL RESOURCES

This is a SURFACE-ONLY conveyance. All of the minerals underlying the surface estate have been reserved in a prior deed.

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property is described in a boundary survey performed by Charles Smith P.S. in July 2024. A plat and a metes and bounds description were prepared from that survey. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: Town Of Alderson
Sewer: Town Of Alderson
Electricity: MonPower
Telephone: Frontier Communications, Optimum, And Others
Internet: Frontier Communications, Optimum, Countrymen, Starlink, And Others
Trash: Weekly curbside by Greenbrier Valley Solid Waste
Cellphone Coverage: Excellent

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property fronts on both Davis Street and West Riverview Avenue, aka Routes 3 and 12. The property runs all the way in the back to Maple Ave. A rare street-to-street property with high visibility.

ZONING

Greenbrier County and Alderson are subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the Planning and zoning information available through Alderson Town Hall. Mr. Eric Duff is the officer in charge.

PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY

The property has been used for many functions over the years. First as a home, then as a church, and most recently as a funeral chapel (not as a funeral home or crematorium). Other uses may have occurred in earlier years.

DEED and TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: DB 588 Pg. 278
Greenbrier County, West Virginia
Acreage: 1.187 acre +/- by a new certified survey plat

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Greenbrier County (13), West Virginia
Alderson Corp (1)
Tax Map 5, Parcel 230; Class 4

2025 Real Estate Taxes: $2026.00  

SCHOOLS

Greenbrier County School District

Public Elementary School:
Alderson Elementary School

Public Middle School:
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School

Public High School:
Greenbrier East High School

Colleges:
New River Community and Technical College (Lewisburg campus)
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Private Schools:

Greenbrier Community School (PK-8)
Greenbrier Valley Academy (2-8)
Lewisburg Baptist Academy (PK-12)
Renick Christian School (2-7)
Seneca Trail Christian Academy (PK-12)
Grace Bible Academy