SOLDNOV 7, 2023
15745 Highway 12
Forest Hill, WV 24935
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 sqft (on 30 acres)
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,432 sqft (on 30 acres)
$250,000
Last Sold: Nov 7, 2023
16% below list $299K
$175/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*
$250,000
Last Sold: Nov 7, 2023
16% below list $299K
$175/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $1,518/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,432 sqft
(on 30 acres)
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The Smith Farm and Homeplace in Wild and Wonderful Forest Hill, Summers County, WV. This beautiful property includes 30 acres, that includes a brand new survey. This farm includes a comfortable 1432 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. A detached 2 car garage work make a great workshop and offers storage opportunities. The farm includes approx. 10 acres in sweeping meadows along Rt. 12 FOREST HILL and SUMMERS COUNTY
Forest Hill is undoubtedly one of the oldest areas within the Indian Creek and Greenbrier River Watersheds. Evidence of pre-historic peoples living in the area has long been discovered. Unusual mounds in the area caused great speculation by the early settlers in the western Virginia frontier. Today the pastoral, unincorporated farming community of Forest Hill has a fire department, several churches, a medical clinic, a post office, an art gallery, and an Amish baked goods store. Residents of Forest Hill enjoy four seasons of living in the southeastern region of West Virginia. The most recent census shows a population of 587 with a median age of 62.7 years. Forest Hill offers an excellent lifestyle and culture for long-time families as well as folks looking to resettle into an area with low property taxes and great freedom from the umbrella of rights that "Mountaineers are always free."
Hinton is the southern gateway to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The town has a large historic district, a railroad museum, antique shops, and restaurants. After crossing the bridge at Hinton, you will begin driving alongside the New River down River Road. There are great riverside vistas on this favorite route for a casual drive along the waterfront. Boaters, motorcyclists, fishermen, and vehicle cruises on the roadway and the river are a common sight. Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains lies a place where the rivers flow, and the eagles soar. A place where small-town charm is around every corner and outdoor recreation is the norm. A place where porch sitting is earned after days spent hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. It is a place that remembers its past and looks toward the future.
Banking, healthcare facilities, a regional hospital, fast food restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, hardware, auto parts, and farm supply are readily available in nearby Hinton, the county seat of Summers. Hinton has some local hometown restaurants that are great places to meet friends and enjoy a great home-cooked meal.
TALCOTT, HILLDALE, LOWELL, AND PENCE SPRINGS
The small communities of Talcott, Lowell, and Pence Springs are a vital part of the community. Talcott is the home of the famous John Henry legend and hosts a yearly festival called John Henry Days. Talcott has the John Henry Park, a museum, and a post office. Hilldale has a brand-new Dollar General Store plus a convenience general store with gasoline sales. Lowell is home to the famous Lowell Market, a general store with a deli with the best breakfast biscuits for miles around. The store sells food, sporting goods, bait, hardware, lottery tickets, along with a host of other goods. Pence Springs is the home of the incredible Pence Springs Flea Market, held Sundays from April - the end of October. Dozens of vendors set up offering antiques, collectibles, guns, households, and various goods and tools. Another mainstay in Pence Springs is the Country Road Store, known to locals as the Pence Springs Wallyworld. The stocked inventory includes food, gasoline and fuels, pizza, sporting goods, camping supplies, and hardware. As a former owner, Bird Keatley used to say, "If we don't have it, do you really need it"? Greenbrier Girls Academy sitting high on a knoll in the Pence, is a private school on the grounds of the former Pence Springs Hotel.
HIGHLIGHTS
30 Acres +/-
The beautiful Indian Creek Valley of Summers and Monroe
1432 square foot +/- home
Constructed circa 1947
A spring is located in the field area
Mix of forest and open meadow, excellent for wildlife
Three bedrooms
Two baths
Large covered front porch 26 x 15
Carpet and vinyl flooring
Spacious kitchen cabinetry
Natural gas range
Built-in dishwasher
Wild and Wonderful Summers County
Beautiful pastoral views
Located in a farming community
Washer and dryer hookup on the entry-level
Modern replacement vinyl windows
Natural gas radiant heat
Rheem central air conditioner
Ceiling fans
Detached two-car garage
Excellent recreational area for kids and adults
Shingle roof
Drilled well
Paved driveway
Low property taxes
Septic system
Volunteer fire department 0.4 miles
Easy walking distance to the post office
On a school bus route
Amish Community nearby
Only a short drive to thousands of public acres at Bluestone Wildlife Management
Easy drive to Pipestem Resort State Park
10-minute drive to golf at the Hinton Elks Club
25-minute drive to Fountain Springs Golf Course
2 minutes to the Monroe Health Center medical clinic
Historic Cook's Mill in nearby Greenville
Three rivers converge in nearby Hinton
ARH Summers County Hospital, a 10-minute drive
Wonderful Indian Creek is a short drive
Gotta Stop convenience and Dollar General 10-minute drive
Minutes to Peterstown, historic Union, and Hinton
Easy drive to Roanoke's jet airport
Amtrak train station at nearby Hinton
Pence Springs Flea Market is a 15-minute drive
Superior access by state-maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS, and USPS delivery
Cell phone coverage is good with Verizon
Fur-bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum
Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys, and Neotropical songbirds
* Square footage is derived from public records
HOME DETAILS
ROOM SIZES
Room name - size
Eat in Kitchen 13 x 11
Living Room 19 x 16
Master bedroom 13 x 10
Master bath with washer and dryer 9 x 9
Bedroom Two 11 x 10
Bedroom Three 11 x 10
Bath Two 7 x 5
Hall 9 x 5
Bonus room 19 x 6
Covered front porch 26 x 15
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.571288, -80.789383
Address: 15745 State Route 12, Forest Hill, WV 24935
Elevation Range: 1897 ft. to ft. +/-
20 minutes to Peterstown
15 minutes to Hinton
35 minutes to Princeton & I-77
35 minutes to Union
45 minutes to Athens and Concord University
45 minutes to Camp Creek State Park & Forest
50 minutes to Mercer County Airport, Bluefield
55 minutes to Blacksburg, VA, and Virginia Tech
55 minutes to Lewisburg
60 minutes to Beckley
60 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley
65 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg
20 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton
35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
50 minutes to Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills
WILDLIFE
Hunting is a first-class experience. Whitetail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife.
WATER
The property includes a spring. The home is served by a drilled well. On the lower portion of the property Spruce Run, a dashed blue line flows in a western direction.
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 as the surface title search is being conducted.
A natural gas line crosses diagonally thru the meadow and crosses Route 12 near the post office.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
An 846-foot portion of the property boundary is with State Route 12. Chambers Land Surveying has just completed a brand-new survey plat. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: Private well
Sewer: Septic system
Electricity: First Energy
Telephone: Frontier landline is available
Internet: Verizon cellular hotspot, also Frontier DLS may be available
Cellphone Coverage: Verizon is good
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property has about 846 feet of frontage on State Route 12. A paved drive is accessed from Rt. 12.
ZONING
There is currently no county zoning in Summers County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Summers County Health Department for answers regarding the installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Summers County Commission.
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The home grounds' open area contains about 1 acre. Cleared meadows is estimated to be 10 acres. The other 19 acres of the property are in forestland.
(This summary 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: Deed Book 77 Page 82 and WB 32 Page 172
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 30 acres +/-
Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Forest Hill District (3)
Tax Map 11 Parcels 15,16, 17.1, and 17.3 ; Class 2
2022 Real Estate Taxes: $244.00
Forest Hill is undoubtedly one of the oldest areas within the Indian Creek and Greenbrier River Watersheds. Evidence of pre-historic peoples living in the area has long been discovered. Unusual mounds in the area caused great speculation by the early settlers in the western Virginia frontier. Today the pastoral, unincorporated farming community of Forest Hill has a fire department, several churches, a medical clinic, a post office, an art gallery, and an Amish baked goods store. Residents of Forest Hill enjoy four seasons of living in the southeastern region of West Virginia. The most recent census shows a population of 587 with a median age of 62.7 years. Forest Hill offers an excellent lifestyle and culture for long-time families as well as folks looking to resettle into an area with low property taxes and great freedom from the umbrella of rights that "Mountaineers are always free."
Hinton is the southern gateway to the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The town has a large historic district, a railroad museum, antique shops, and restaurants. After crossing the bridge at Hinton, you will begin driving alongside the New River down River Road. There are great riverside vistas on this favorite route for a casual drive along the waterfront. Boaters, motorcyclists, fishermen, and vehicle cruises on the roadway and the river are a common sight. Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny mountains lies a place where the rivers flow, and the eagles soar. A place where small-town charm is around every corner and outdoor recreation is the norm. A place where porch sitting is earned after days spent hiking, biking, boating, and fishing. It is a place that remembers its past and looks toward the future.
Banking, healthcare facilities, a regional hospital, fast food restaurants, drugstores, grocery stores, hardware, auto parts, and farm supply are readily available in nearby Hinton, the county seat of Summers. Hinton has some local hometown restaurants that are great places to meet friends and enjoy a great home-cooked meal.
TALCOTT, HILLDALE, LOWELL, AND PENCE SPRINGS
The small communities of Talcott, Lowell, and Pence Springs are a vital part of the community. Talcott is the home of the famous John Henry legend and hosts a yearly festival called John Henry Days. Talcott has the John Henry Park, a museum, and a post office. Hilldale has a brand-new Dollar General Store plus a convenience general store with gasoline sales. Lowell is home to the famous Lowell Market, a general store with a deli with the best breakfast biscuits for miles around. The store sells food, sporting goods, bait, hardware, lottery tickets, along with a host of other goods. Pence Springs is the home of the incredible Pence Springs Flea Market, held Sundays from April - the end of October. Dozens of vendors set up offering antiques, collectibles, guns, households, and various goods and tools. Another mainstay in Pence Springs is the Country Road Store, known to locals as the Pence Springs Wallyworld. The stocked inventory includes food, gasoline and fuels, pizza, sporting goods, camping supplies, and hardware. As a former owner, Bird Keatley used to say, "If we don't have it, do you really need it"? Greenbrier Girls Academy sitting high on a knoll in the Pence, is a private school on the grounds of the former Pence Springs Hotel.
HIGHLIGHTS
30 Acres +/-
The beautiful Indian Creek Valley of Summers and Monroe
1432 square foot +/- home
Constructed circa 1947
A spring is located in the field area
Mix of forest and open meadow, excellent for wildlife
Three bedrooms
Two baths
Large covered front porch 26 x 15
Carpet and vinyl flooring
Spacious kitchen cabinetry
Natural gas range
Built-in dishwasher
Wild and Wonderful Summers County
Beautiful pastoral views
Located in a farming community
Washer and dryer hookup on the entry-level
Modern replacement vinyl windows
Natural gas radiant heat
Rheem central air conditioner
Ceiling fans
Detached two-car garage
Excellent recreational area for kids and adults
Shingle roof
Drilled well
Paved driveway
Low property taxes
Septic system
Volunteer fire department 0.4 miles
Easy walking distance to the post office
On a school bus route
Amish Community nearby
Only a short drive to thousands of public acres at Bluestone Wildlife Management
Easy drive to Pipestem Resort State Park
10-minute drive to golf at the Hinton Elks Club
25-minute drive to Fountain Springs Golf Course
2 minutes to the Monroe Health Center medical clinic
Historic Cook's Mill in nearby Greenville
Three rivers converge in nearby Hinton
ARH Summers County Hospital, a 10-minute drive
Wonderful Indian Creek is a short drive
Gotta Stop convenience and Dollar General 10-minute drive
Minutes to Peterstown, historic Union, and Hinton
Easy drive to Roanoke's jet airport
Amtrak train station at nearby Hinton
Pence Springs Flea Market is a 15-minute drive
Superior access by state-maintained paved roads - FedEx, UPS, and USPS delivery
Cell phone coverage is good with Verizon
Fur-bearing - deer, black bear, squirrel, rabbit, bobcat, raccoon, fox, chipmunk, opossum
Winged wildlife - eagles, hawks, owls, ravens, turkeys, and Neotropical songbirds
* Square footage is derived from public records
HOME DETAILS
ROOM SIZES
Room name - size
Eat in Kitchen 13 x 11
Living Room 19 x 16
Master bedroom 13 x 10
Master bath with washer and dryer 9 x 9
Bedroom Two 11 x 10
Bedroom Three 11 x 10
Bath Two 7 x 5
Hall 9 x 5
Bonus room 19 x 6
Covered front porch 26 x 15
LOCATION
Google Coordinates: 37.571288, -80.789383
Address: 15745 State Route 12, Forest Hill, WV 24935
Elevation Range: 1897 ft. to ft. +/-
20 minutes to Peterstown
15 minutes to Hinton
35 minutes to Princeton & I-77
35 minutes to Union
45 minutes to Athens and Concord University
45 minutes to Camp Creek State Park & Forest
50 minutes to Mercer County Airport, Bluefield
55 minutes to Blacksburg, VA, and Virginia Tech
55 minutes to Lewisburg
60 minutes to Beckley
60 minutes to Raleigh County Memorial Airport, Beckley
65 minutes to Greenbrier Valley Airport, Lewisburg
20 minutes to Bluestone Lake, Hinton
35 minutes to Pipestem Resort State Park
50 minutes to Moncove Lake State Park, Gap Mills
WILDLIFE
Hunting is a first-class experience. Whitetail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, squirrel, raccoon, fox, and rabbit make up the resident wildlife population. It is hard to find a property that has a better mix of wildlife.
WATER
The property includes a spring. The home is served by a drilled well. On the lower portion of the property Spruce Run, a dashed blue line flows in a western direction.
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 as the surface title search is being conducted.
A natural gas line crosses diagonally thru the meadow and crosses Route 12 near the post office.
BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY
An 846-foot portion of the property boundary is with State Route 12. Chambers Land Surveying has just completed a brand-new survey plat. The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre.
UTILITIES
Water: Private well
Sewer: Septic system
Electricity: First Energy
Telephone: Frontier landline is available
Internet: Verizon cellular hotspot, also Frontier DLS may be available
Cellphone Coverage: Verizon is good
ACCESS/FRONTAGE
The property has about 846 feet of frontage on State Route 12. A paved drive is accessed from Rt. 12.
ZONING
There is currently no county zoning in Summers County. All prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact the Summers County Health Department for answers regarding the installation of septic systems and water wells. Further information on county zoning may be answered by contacting the Summers County Commission.
PROPERTY TYPE/USE SUMMARY
The home grounds' open area contains about 1 acre. Cleared meadows is estimated to be 10 acres. The other 19 acres of the property are in forestland.
(This summary 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: Deed Book 77 Page 82 and WB 32 Page 172
Summers County, West Virginia
Acreage: 30 acres +/-
Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:
Summers County (45), West Virginia
Forest Hill District (3)
Tax Map 11 Parcels 15,16, 17.1, and 17.3 ; Class 2
2022 Real Estate Taxes: $244.00
Home Highlights
Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Porch
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$175/sqft
Listed
149 days ago
Home Details for 15745 Highway 12
Interior Features |
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Interior Details Number of Rooms: 5 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (three quarters): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1432 Square Feet |
Heating & Cooling Heating: RadiantHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiant |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Levels: OneFloors: Carpet, Vinyl |
View Has a ViewView: Pastoral View, Valley |
Exterior Features |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Covered Porch, Front, Porch: Front CoveredWooded Area Size: 805860Other Structures: OutbuildingFoundation: Block, Concrete Perimeter |
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Detached |
Frontage Waterfront: Spring |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Septic Tank |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1432 Square Feet |
Property Information |
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Year Built Year Built: 1947 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: FarmProperty Subtype: FarmStructure Type: Site-built (Stick), HistoricArchitecture: Site-built (Stick),Historic |
Building Construction Materials: Block |
Property Information Parcel Number: 16 |
Price & Status |
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Price List Price: $299,000Price Per Sqft: $175/sqft |
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable |
Active Status |
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MLS Status: Closed |
Location |
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Direction & Address City: Forest Hill |
School Information Elementary School: OtherJr High / Middle School: OtherHigh School: Hinton |
Building |
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Building Area Building Area: 1432 Square Feet |
Lot Information |
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Lot Area: 30 Acres |
Compensation |
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Buyer Agency Commission: 3%Buyer Agency Commission Type: % |
Notes The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed |
Miscellaneous |
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Mls Number: 23-704Pasture Area: 435600 |
Last check for updates: 1 day ago
Listed by Randy S. Burdette
Foxfire Realty
Bought with: Randy S. Burdette, Foxfire Realty
Source: GVMLS, MLS#23-704
Price History for 15745 Highway 12
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11/2023 | $299,000 | ListingRemoved | Fayette-Nicholas BOR #23-233 |
| 11/08/2023 | $299,000 | Pending | GVMLS #23-704 |
| 11/07/2023 | $250,000 | Sold | GVMLS #23-704 |
| 09/12/2023 | $299,000 | PriceChange | GVMLS #23-704 |
| 08/29/2023 | $349,900 | PriceChange | Fayette-Nicholas BOR #23-233 |
| 08/14/2023 | $374,900 | PriceChange | Fayette-Nicholas BOR #23-233 |
| 07/14/2023 | $399,000 | PriceChange | GVMLS #23-704 |
| 06/25/2023 | $429,000 | Listed For Sale | GVMLS #23-704 |
Comparable Sales for 15745 Highway 12
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0.85 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 07/18/23 | 3 | 2 | 1,352 | |
0.91 | Single-Family Home | $150,000 | 04/12/24 | 1 | 2 | 2,288 | |
2.61 | Single-Family Home | $155,000 | 03/28/24 | 1 | 1 | - | |
4.10 | Single-Family Home | $266,000 | 06/12/23 | 2 | 2 | - | |
3.94 | Single-Family Home | $185,500 | 04/05/24 | 3 | 1 | - | |
4.00 | Single-Family Home | $145,000 | 07/19/23 | 2 | 1 | - | |
5.20 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 07/19/23 | 2 | 1 | 1,512 | |
4.78 | Single-Family Home | $612,000 | 04/05/24 | 3 | 3 | - | |
5.56 | Single-Family Home | $310,000 | 10/10/23 | 3 | 1 | 1,800 |
Assigned Schools
These are the assigned schools for 15745 Highway 12.
- Summers Middle School
- 6-8
- Public
- 337 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageN/AParent Review14y ago - Summers County High School
- PK-12
- Public
- 429 Students
2/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Averageadministration only cares about money and not the children. many teachers aren’t certified. school lunch is literally appalling. its pretty obvious that the admin are super lazy too. kids with special needs are put to work without receiving any instruction throughout the day. they take out the trash instead.Student Review1y ago - Talcott Elementary School
- PK-5
- Public
- 185 Students
4/10GreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
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15745 Highway 12, Forest Hill, WV 24935 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,432 sqft single-family home built in 1947. This property is not currently available for sale. 15745 Highway 12 was last sold on Nov 7, 2023 for $250,000 (16% lower than the asking price of $299,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 15745 Highway 12 is $256,300.