Spotwood Road, Rock, WV 24747 - Mercer County

OVERVIEW

The 105 +/- acre Tall Timber Forest is a tremendous timber investment, and is also a unique multi-recreational property with miles of trails for ATV riding, walking, biking horseback riding, or just enjoying nature with abundant wildlife population. Additionally, there is a 16'x20' primitive hunting cabin and elevated hunting blind that overlooks a large field. You could own a piece of Almost Heaven West Virginia!

LOCATION

Google Coordinates: 37.426055(N), -81.155001(W)

Address: Spotwood Road, Rock, WV 24747. No 911 address assigned to a property without structures.

Elevation Range: 2325 ft. to 2655 ft. +/-

WATER

The beginning of Grassy Branch, an intermittent dashed blue line stream at this location, is on the property for about 2/10 mile. After Grassy Branch leaves the property, it grows into a larger stream and eventually flows into the Bluestone River. There should be water flow at this early stage of the stream, especially during rain events and snow melt.

WILDLIFE

This property is an ideal wildlife preserve surrounded by farm fields.

The adherence to management goals, facilitated by the harvest of game and the development of food plot areas have promoted overall wildlife health. This wildlife management increases the carrying capacity and species diversity on this property. Small streams and abundant springs support a community with a wide variety of wildlife. The property has a mixture of mature hardwood species. The diversity of tree species, coupled with the abundant water supply and numerous fields around the property, create a perfect wildlife habitat. The edge effect created between creeks, hollows, ridges, and rock outcroppings benefit all the residential wildlife. Whitetail deer, black bear, wild turkey, squirrels, rabbits, bobcats, raccoon, foxes, many species of songbirds, owls, and raptors make up a resident Wildlife population. The hardwood forest provides the essential nutrient source and produces tons of hardwood mass which creates a nature enthusiast paradise. An added bonus to this property is several hunting blinds already in place, a must see property for the avid hunter.

TIMBER RESOURCES

Complimenting this property is the timber resource that is well positioned for value appreciation over the coming years. Timber values were estimated to be $374,000 by cruise conducted as of July 23, 2021 (timber values are subject to changes in the market). See the species inventory contained in the Maps & Documents section above for volumes as of July 23, 2021. With an attractive species mix, adequate stocking levels, and favorable diameter class distribution, the timber amenities represent strong components of the value to the investor. This well-maintained 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. The forest is predominantly well drained upland terrain has led to a resource dominated by hardwood species. Overall, the species composition is highly desirable and favors Appalachian hardwood types, consisting primarily of White Oak, Chestnut Oak, Poplar, cucumber, sugar, Red Oak, and soft maple and a host of associated species.

UTILITIES

Water: A well would need to be drilled

Sewer: A private septic system would need to be installed

Electricity: Nearby

Telephone: Nearby

Internet: Nearby

Cellphone Coverage: Good

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.

ACCESS/FRONTAGE

The property is accessed by both Bullhead Road and Spotwood Road.

ZONING

The county is subject to some zoning and subdivision regulations. All prospective buyers should consult the County Commission and also the Health Department for details regarding zoning, building codes and installation of septic systems.

DEED AND TAX INFORMATION

Deed Information: Part of DB 1108 Pg. 409

Mercer County, West Virginia

Acreage: 105.27 acres +/-

Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:

Mercer County (28), West Virginia

Rock District (11)

Tax Map 32 Parcel 56

2022 Total Real Estate Taxes: $1,024.20

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Mercer County School District

Public Elementary School:

Montcalm Elementary School

Public Middle School:

Pikeview Middle School

Public High School:

Montcalm High School

RECREATION AT TALL TIMBER FOREST

Nature viewing is first in line of recreational activities. Attentive wildlife management has been geared not to just game animals. Equal consideration has been extended to increasing the numbers and diversity of species including neo-tropical songbirds, butterflies, turtles, frogs, rabbits, chipmunks, dragonflies, owls, hawks.

Stargazing-Planet Observation

Near - complete darkness can be still be found on most of the property, thereby affording the opportunity to view the night sky in all its brilliant wonder.

Water-sports enthusiasts will find the nearby Greenbrier River ideal for swimming, canoeing, fishing, kayaking, tubing, snorkeling, paddle boarding and windsurfing.

Shooting-sports devotees find all the land and privacy needed to enjoy:

Paintball-Airsoft-Laser tag-Archery tag

Shotgun sport shooting including Skeet, Trap, Double Trap and Sporting Clays

Rifle & Handgun shooting: bullseye, silhouette, western, bench rest, long-range, fast draw

Archery and Crossbow competition shooting

Plain ole plinking: Grandpas old 22 single shot rifle and a few tin cans make a fun day

All Terrain Motorsports

This property has several forest trails that are perfect for experiencing the property from an ATV or UTV. These exciting machines handle the wide variety of the forest's terrain.

Dirt bikes can also be a lot of fun and they come in all sizes and horsepower to fit anyone who enjoys being on two wheels.

Mountain Biking, Horseback Riding and Hiking

Hunting is a first-class experience. White tail deer, black bear, red/gray fox, bobcat, wild turkey, grouse, duck, 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.