OVERVIEW

Riverside Rest Land Tract and Farm in Summers County offers a great opportunity for investment and development. Great home and cabin sites located in an area with true West Virginia neighborly values and charming appeal. This is an excellent recreational and hunting tract with a convenient location.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Approx. 128 Acres +/-
• Development and investment Opportunity
• Low property taxes
• Good access
• Trails on the property
• No county-wide zoning
• Only minutes to shopping in Alderson
• Standing timber
• Drilled well already in place
• Septic system is in place
• Alderson hosts the State’s “Best Independence Day Celebration.”
• Farmers Market in Alderson on Tuesdays, May through October
• Almost Heaven Summers County
• Superior State Highway with excellent maintenance by the WVDOH
• Fixer-upper barn
• Near the Greenbrier River, fishing, floating, camping, boating, and kayaking
• Historical sites nearby
• The John Henry Park
• Excellent hunting
• Confluence of three Rivers is nearby at Hinton
• Bluestone Lake, boating, skiing, fishing
• Gateway to the New River National Park at Hinton
• Short Driver to the Federal Ladies Camp at Alderson “Camp Cupcake.”
• Bluestone Wildlife Management Public Area is nearby
• One-hour drive to Winterplace Ski Resort
• Golfing is nearby at the Elks Country Club at Willowwood
• Bluestone and Pipestem State Parks are an Easy Drive

GENERAL LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.699808°(N), -80.670573°(W)
Address: State Route 3 & 12, Alderson, WV 24910. This land tract, separated from the home location, does not yet have a 911 address.
Elevation Range: 1529 ft. to 2425 ft. +/-

Drive Times (approximate)

Highways/Local Towns
I-64 Alta-Alderson Exit 161: 25 minutes
I-64 Hinton-Sandstone Exit 139: 45 minutes
Alderson: 5 minutes
Athens and Concord University: 45 minutes
Beckley: 60 minutes
Charleston: 2 hours
Hinton: 20 minutes
Lewisburg: 30 minutes
Princeton: 60 minutes
Roanoke, VA: 2 hours
Union: 35 minutes
White Sulphur Springs: 45 minutes

Airports
Pence Springs – Hinton/Alderson Airport 10 minutes
Beckley – Raleigh County Memorial Airport: 55 minutes
Bluefield – Mercer County Airport: 1 hour 15 minutes
Charleston – West Virginia International Yeager Airport: 2 hours
Lewisburg – Greenbrier Valley Airport: 35 minutes
Roanoke – Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport: 2 hours

Recreation
Avian Center – Three Rivers Avian Center: 30 minutes
Golf – Willow Wood Country Club and Golf Course: 15 minutes
Golf – There are additional golf courses in the surrounding area
Historical Park – John Henry Historical Park and Monument: 10 minutes
Lake – Bluestone Lake: 25 minutes
National Park – Grandview, New River Gorge National Park: 1 hour
National Park – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve Visitors Center, Sandstone: 45 minutes
Resort – Glade Springs Resort: 1 hour
Resort – Pipestem Resort State Park: 30 minutes
Resort – The Greenbrier Resort: 45 minutes
Skiing – Winterplace Ski Resort: 1 hour
State Park – Bluestone State Park: 25 minutes
State Park – Camp Creek State Park and Forest: 1 hour
State Park – Little Beaver State Park: 50 minutes
State Park – Pipestem Resort State Park: 30 minutes

FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES

Most of the property is forest land. No cruise or value has been conducted for the timber.

AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES

The property has about 10.5 acres of cleared pasture that could be used for a variety of farming and livestock purposes. The property’s soil is suitable for many types of gardens, small crops, and fruit trees. The four seasons of climate and topography provide the necessary elements for a permaculture lifestyle.

WILDLIFE

Riverside Rest Land Tract and Farm are ideal wildlife preserves. The property provides an overall habitat for wildlife. There are many animals native to the land, including whitetail deer, black bears, wild turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, opossums, and other game species. One can occasionally see a beautiful bald eagle nesting in the cliffs along the nearby Greenbrier River. Many other bird varieties can be seen daily.

WATER

A drilled well is in the field, with a block-building pump house.

MINERAL RESOURCES

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

BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY

The property is comprised of separately surveyed tracts, and the 18 acres being reserved/excepted has been surveyed. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.

UTILITIES

Water: A well is located in the field and is currently unused. The Seller believes the well is about 65 feet deep and, in the past, produced a good quantity of water. The potability of the well is unknown.
Sewer: An existing septic system is in place
Electricity: On or near some of the property
Telephone: Frontier and numerous cellular providers
Internet:  Star Link, and the possibility of cellular service could be available
Cellphone Coverage: Good, a tower is within sight across the Greenbrier River

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property has frontage on State Route 3 & 12.  The property road into the field connects directly to State Route 3 & 12. The property is also comprised of 4 lots in Barnettown.

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

The property is comprised of forestland and a 10.5 +/- acre field.
(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: DB 161 Pg. 625 and part of DB 154 Pg. 420
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 128 acres +/- area being sold

Real Estate Tax ID/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Talcott District (7)

Tax Map 12 Parcel 22 (including Tax Map 12A Parcel 2 Lots 13,14,15,16) Class 3, and part of Parcel 26 currently Class 2

2025 Total Real Estate Taxes: TP 07-12-22 (includes Lots 13,14,15,16) $691.78; whole TP 07-12-26 $753.56, of which the sale area is a portion

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summers County School District

Public Elementary School:
Talcott Elementary School

Public Middle School:
6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School

Public High School:
6-12 Summers County Comprehensive High School

Colleges:
Concord University, New River Community, WVU Tech

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.

POINTS FOR THE TOWN OF ALDERSON

• 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!
• 2020 Population Of Approximately 1200
• Leagues: Alderson Basketball League – Greenbrier Girls Softball League – 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, Since 1898
• French The Lion Is The Town Mascot
• AMTRAK Stop 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” Federal ladies’ camp

THE AREA

• The Town of Alderson, affectionately known as the “Gem of the Hills,” is tucked away in the lush Greenbrier Valley of southeastern West Virginia. It is situated along the beautiful Greenbrier River and includes Greenbrier, Monroe, and Summers Counties.
• In 1763, the nearby Muddy Creek settlements were destroyed by Shawnee Indians under Chief Cornstalk. It was not until 1777 that the town was settled by “Elder” John Alderson, a frontier missionary for whom the town was named. Here, he founded the first Baptist church in the Greenbrier Valley. In the early 1900s, a descendant of John Alderson started a Baptist seminary that was later moved north to become Alderson-Broaddus College in Philippi, WV.
• The Federal Reformatory for Women, the first federal prison for women, was established here in 1927.
• The town is renowned for its annual Independence Day celebration, which West Virginia Living Magazine acknowledged as the state’s “Best Independence Day Celebration” in 2012.
• Alderson, WV, today is primarily a residential community with retail establishments in its downtown historic district. These serve the many camps and vacation homes along the Greenbrier River, as well as tourists visiting the surrounding countryside. Commerce and property values are rising due to growing tourism, the river’s sheer beauty, and the surrounding farms. Alderson contains many fine homes from the turn of the 20th Century, many of which are in mint condition, always the same as their well-tended, original appearance.
• The town of Alderson has been an active community for generations. Alderson’s amenities include churches, an elementary school, a motel, a national bank, Dollar General, Family Dollar, gas/convenience stores, a medical clinic, an outstanding hometown hardware and builders supply, an artisans studio, a farmers market, two funeral homes, antique shops, mechanics garage, restaurants, electrical and general contractors, a veterinarian, an insurance agent, and several Airbnb’

HISTORIC SUMMERS COUNTY

Hinton, the county seat of Summers County, is a 20-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 in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically situated 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 several other facilities that offer 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 meets the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Residents of Summers County enjoy a wonderful small town with a 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 church denominations 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 via 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 staffed and equipped fire station complemented by six other volunteer fire departments throughout the county.

HISTORIC GREENBRIER COUNTY

Lewisburg (a 25-minute drive), the Greenbrier County seat, was voted the Coolest Small Town in America, combining the warmth of a close-knit 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, and a year-round farmer’s market. 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 Rallys, Airstream Rally, WV Barn Hunt Competition, and PGA Tour @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 in the sleepy little town of White Sulphur Springs. The 4-Star resort has a subterranean casino and is home to the NFL Summer.

Practice Event, and 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 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 opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, ATV riding, and rock climbing. Snowshoe Ski Resort is a 90-minute drive through some of the most scenic country on the East Coast. The new 12,000-acre Boy Scout High Adventure Camp, which is 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 is 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 most of the important cities in the watershed established as river ports. The river supplies the New River’s receiving waters with an estimated 30% of its water volume. Over three-fourths of the watershed is a karst region (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 WV DNR has a public river access location near the John Henry Museum in Talcott.

THE NEW RIVER AND BLUESTONE LAKE

The subject property is a 20-minute drive from the New River, the 80,000-acre New River Gorge National River Park, and the 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake in 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, walleye, pike, and muskellunge are common fish species in the New River and Bluestone Lake.

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.

MEDICAL

Alderson is home to a medical clinic. 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 20-minute drive away.

The area is also blessed with 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. Nearby Salem, VA, has a Veterans Hospital. Nearby Community-Based Clinics in Lewisburg and Princeton.