181.39 Acres in Marlinton, WV - $749,000
Knapps Creek Forest
Knapps Creek 181+/- beautiful acres with extensive creek frontage and potential homesites adjacent to the town of Marlinton.
This lovely, idyllic property is bordered by Knapps Creek, a stocked trout stream that winds around the acreage and flows into the nearby Greenbrier River. Situated on the edge of Marlinton, in Pocahontas County, the "Birthplace of Rivers" and home of Snowshoe Ski Resort, the property is private but close to shops, restaurants, and services.
Forested with hardwoods, evergreens, and lush vegetation, including large rhododendron stands, the 181-acre +/- picturesque property offers elevated locations overlooking the creek that are potential sites for a year-round home, vacation home, or camp. A fisherman's paradise, Knapps Creek has rainbow, brown, and brook trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. The creek is regularly stocked from January through May and twice in Oct...
Forested with hardwoods, evergreens, and lush vegetation, including large rhododendron stands, the 181-acre +/- picturesque property offers elevated locations overlooking the creek that are potential sites for a year-round home, vacation home, or camp. A fisherman's paradise, Knapps Creek has rainbow, brown, and brook trout, smallmouth bass, and catfish. The creek is regularly stocked from January through May and twice in October and is popular for fly fishing and baitcasting. Just around the corner, the nearby Knapps Creek Trout Lodge offers fly fishing lessons and guided trips.
In addition to its abundant fishing opportunities, there's something quite magical and serene about this property and the soothing sound of the flowing creek. The woods are quiet, perfect for hiking, viewing wildlife, and immersion in the natural world.
Southern Pocahontas County is a scenic 4-hour drive from Washington, D.C. The Cranberry Glades, a protected 750-acre area of botanically significant peat bogs, Watoga State Park, and the Monongahela National Forest are nearby. Snowshoe Mountain Ski resort, the largest skiing/snowboarding resort in the southeastern United States, is a 45-minute drive up U.S. Highway 219. The Cass Scenic Railroad and the Green Bank Radio Astronomy Observatory are local attractions popular with tourists.
This is a rare property with many attractive features and an opportunity to own a natural wonderland.
Location
1207 10th Avenue
Marlinton, WV 24954
Pocahontas County
Elevation: 2145 feet
Latitude: 38 12' 50" N
Longitude: 80 5' 28" W
Schools:
Marlinton Elementary School
Marlinton Middle School
Pocahontas County High School
Acreage: 181.39 acres +/-
Legal and Tax Information
Pocahontas County
Huntersville District
Tax Maps/Parcels:
7/8; 8/11; 8/6; 8/7; 34/8
Deed Book: WB37
Page: 390
Map
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