Hungards Creek, Road, Alderson, Wv 24910 (MLS# 20-1170)

Water Source: None

Sewer Source: None

Views: Mountain; Stream/Creek Side; Wooded

LOCATION Google Coordinates: 37.673090°(N), -80.749194°(W) Address: Hungards Creek Road RT 6, Alderson, WV 24910. No 911 address is assigned to property without structures. Elevation Range: 1569 ft. to 1900 ft. +/- FOREST/TIMBER RESOURCES Hungards Creek Forest resource is mostly composed of quality Appalachian hardwoods. A few years back the owner had a selective harvest of timber removed, a thriving younger growth is now in the process of maturing. The mix the harvest and the forest has made for an excellent wildlife sanctuary This well managed timber resource can provide a great deal of flexibility to the next ownership in terms of potential harvest revenue and can be managed to provide cash flow opportunities to offset holding cost and long-term asset appreciation. Capital Timber Value of the timber and pulpwood has not been determined at this time but is considered substantial. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Hungards Creek Forest is rich soil, climate and topography provide the necessary elements for a permaculture lifestyle. WILDLIFE Hungards Creek Forest is the ideal wildlife preserve. Nature is providing overall wildlife habitat. There are many animals, including whitetail deer black bear, wild turkey, squirrels, raccoons, opossums, and other game species. One can occasionally see a beautiful bald eagle as they nest in the cliffs of the near Greenbrier River. Many other varieties of birds can be seen on a daily basis. WATER Hungrads Creek flows through a good section of the property. A well would need to be drilled. 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 two tracts that comprise the property and an out sale are described by metes and bounds in the deeds. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. UTILITIES Water: None a well could be drilled Sewer: A septic system would need to be installed Electricity: Is located on Hungards Creek Road, electric is by MonPower Telephone: Frontier landline phone service is on the nearby Hungards Creek Road. Internet: Numerous outlets are available including possibly DSL, Hughes Net, and others, cellular hot spots may also be a viable option. Cellphone Coverage: Fair to good depending upon the provider. ACCESS/FRONTAGE Access is from Hungards Creek Road. A crossing or a bridge will be required for vehicle travel. ZONING Summers County currently has no known zoning or subdivision regulations. However, all prospective buyers should consult the County Government and the Health Department for any changes and details regarding zoning, building codes, and installation of water wells and septic systems. Additional information for County offices is available at summerscountywv.gov PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY This property has been managed as forestland and used for hunting and recreational purposes. DEED AND TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: DB 222 Pg. 227, DB 249 Pg. 570, and out sale DB 257 Pg. 528 Summers County, West Virginia Acreage: 75.267 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:/ Summers County (45), West Virginia Talcott District (7) Tax Map 14 Parcel 19.3; 7.89 ACS M/L HUNGARTS CREEK; Class 3; 2020 Real Estate Taxes $52.42 Tax Map 14 Parcel 48.1; HUNGARTS CREEK 67.377 ACRES; Class 3; 2020 Real Estate Taxes $808.56 2020 Total Real Estate Taxes:/$860.98 DIRECTIONS From the EXXON station in Bellpoint/Hinton From Hinton take Route 3 East for 8.1 miles to Talcott, near the John Henry Park turn left onto Judson Road (11) for 1.5 miles to the intersection with Hungards Creek Road (6). Turn right onto Hungards Creek Road and travel about 0.6 miles the property is on the left. Signs are posted. From LEWISBURG at I-64 Take Interstate 64 West for about 8 miles to exit 161 (Alta/Alderson) at the end of the ramp turn left onto Route 12 South to Alderson, approx. 11 miles from Alderson continue on Route 12 South and then the highway becomes Route 12S and Rt. 3 West. Following the Greenbrier River on Rt.3 and 12 for about 12.3 miles and turn right onto Judson Road (11), then travel for 1.5 miles to the intersection with Hungards Creek Road (6). Turn right onto Hungards Creek Road (6) and travel about 0.6 miles the property is on the left. Signs are posted. SURROUNDING AREA THE AREA Hungards Creek Forest is an easy drive of higher population areas of Charleston, Roanoke, Blacksburg, Beckley, Princeton, and Lewisburg. Nearby Hinton is the county seat with grocery stores, restaurants, banks, auto parts stores, hardware, hospital, dentists, and most other small-town amenities. Hinton is also the Summers County Seat and the economic and governmental hub of the county. The county's total population is about 14,000. 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 45-minute drive, has a population of 34,000, and is the county seat of Raleigh County. All city 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, and rock climbing, and snow skiing. Highlights: 15 minutes to Hinton One hour or less to Beckley, Princeton, Lewisburg, 80,000-acre New River Gorge National Park, 2,000-acre Bluestone Lake, Pipestem Resort and Bluestone State Park, Sandstone Falls, Winterplace Ski Resort and the 4-Star Greenbrier Resort 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-hour drive Charleston, Beckley, Lewisburg airports offer jet service to main hubs Charleston, the state capital, 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 also an hour's drive The 14,000-acre Wildlife Management Area is just downriver at Bull Falls Historic Summers County Hinton, the county seat of Summers County is a 15-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 population13,417) is in the southeastern region of West Virginia, scenically placed between the beautiful Greenbrier and New River Valleys. The City of Hinton (2013 population2,588) 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.