4893 Stanaford Rd, Prince, WV 25907

Few properties are available for purchase so near the center of the New River Gorge National Park & Preserve. This 1.25-acre woodland tract boasts remarkably scenic views and easy access to the river, park trails, and campgrounds. Despite its forest locale, it's only 15 minutes from Beckley, the largest city in southern West Virginia. A house built in 1900 needs extensive renovation. The tract also shares access with the adjoining tract, which is also for sale. ATTRIBUTES AND HIGHLIGHTS    1.25 acres (+/-)  Adjoins 1.52-acre (+/-) tract also for sale  Circa 1900 house on the lower property  Near the geographic center of the national park  Easy access to trails, the river, and campgrounds  Destination for hiking, biking, fishing, and paddling  Adjoins the national park at its front and rear boundaries  Overlooks a five-mile section of the river in its gorge  Approximately 10 minutes of drive time to the City of Beckley  Approximately 10 minutes of drive time to the Summit Bechtel Scout Reserve  Neighboring historic structures include the Prince Depot and Prince Brothers Store  One of the few private properties near the river within the park boundary  Access to the adjoining tract that is also for sale      THE HOMEPLACE    Built in 1900, the two-story residence on the property was among the larger homes built in Prince. With a substantial front porch, it commanded a view of the river as well as affairs in the busy railroad village below. In need of extensive renovation, the two-bedroom, two-bath, frame-built structure includes more than 1,976 square feet of living space with a half basement. The residence is heated with central electric. Historical photos included in this article show the house as it appeared in the early 1900s.    ABOUT THE NEW RIVER GORGE NATIONAL PARK & PRESERVE    This heart-of-the-park tract is located near the center of the newly established New River Gorge National Park & Preserve in the midst of one of the fastest-growing tourism-based economies in West Virginia. In 2020, Congress established the 70,000-acre park, generating a revolutionary interest in the region as a destination for travel and residency. Articles in Time, Vogue, and USA Today have greatly accelerated global interest in the area. Time magazine named the park one of the "World's 100 Greatest Places.    Long a renowned destination for hiking, biking, paddling, and rock-climbing, the park attracts more than two million visitors annually. According to the park service's 2011 Development Plan, planners will expand accommodations at five public campgrounds near Prince and will add a sixth within two miles. Plans also include completing a through-the-park trail and backcountry trails extending east and south of Prince. A notable trail in its planning stage ascends to Pinnacle Rock, a formation high on the ridge above Prince.  LOCATION  Google Coordinates: 37.85649797266474, -81.06369478373537  Address: 4867 Stanaford Rd, Prince, WV 25907  Elevation Range: approximately 1,190 to 1,420 feet above sea level  ACCESS/FRONTAGE  The property is accessible via an unimproved gravel lane extending approximately 550 feet from Route WV-41, a paved two-lane state highway.    UTILITIES  Water: Spring  Sewer: Septic  Electricity: American Electric Power  Internet: Satellite; Dial-up  Fire Service: Bradley Fire Department  Cell: Carriers may require a booster  DEED and TAX INFORMATION  Deed Information: Book 602, Page 420  Acreage: Approximately 1.92    Real Estate Tax ID/Acreage/Taxes:  Fayette County, West Virginia; New Haven District  Tax Map 132-A, Parcel 16; Tax Map 123-N, Parcel 3  2025 Real Estate Taxes: $304.00