Four-Bedroom Raised Ranch on 33.34 Acres – Birch River, WV – $329,000

Property Overview

Set across 33.34 acres in Birch River, West Virginia, this custom raised-ranch property offers four bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and 2,920 square feet of total interior livable area. Built in 1999, the home combines 1,920 square feet of finished above-ground living space with a 1,000-square-foot partially finished walk-out basement. The property features an open floor plan, spacious kitchen, multiple outdoor entertaining areas, mountain and valley views, fenced pasture, wooded acreage, substantial workshop space, and several additional outbuildings.

Interior Features

The main level includes an open living arrangement with a wood-floored dining area, wood-floored kitchen and wood-floored living room. The spacious kitchen provides stainless steel appliances, ample counter space and abundant cabinetry, with a range, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer included.

The primary bedroom is located on the main level and measures approximately 16 by 18 feet. Three additional main-level bedrooms provide flexible sleeping or office space. Bedrooms three and four feature luxury vinyl plank flooring, while bedroom four also includes balcony or deck access.

Flooring throughout the home includes carpet, wood, ceramic tile, tile and luxury vinyl plank. The living room includes ceiling fans, and the home has window treatments and storm windows. Heating is provided by central, forced-air, baseboard, electric and propane systems, while cooling includes central air and ceiling fans.

Basement & Flexible Space

The full basement contains approximately 1,000 square feet of finished area and provides both interior and exterior access. The basement includes concrete construction, a walk-out configuration and partially finished space suitable for additional living, recreation, storage or other flexible uses.

Outdoor Living & Land

The 33.34-acre property includes wooded, landscaped, level and sloped areas with rolling terrain and approximately seven acres of fenced pasture. The grounds include a fenced garden, chicken coop, fruit trees and blackberry bushes. Apple, pear, cherry and peach trees add established plantings to the property.

Outdoor amenities include a covered patio with outdoor kitchen, hot tub and firepit, along with a porch, patio and deck. The property has mountain, canyon/valley and panoramic views, providing broad rural scenery and seasonal fall foliage.

Workshop, Garage & Outbuildings

The property includes a 36-by-60-by-14-foot workshop with electric service, water, a bathroom and a 10,000-pound two-post car lift. A detached 20-by-20-foot two-car garage has a concrete floor and electric service. Additional covered parking is provided by a two-car carport.

Parking features include garage door opener, carport and off-street parking, with three total parking spaces listed. Additional storage is provided by an outbuilding, and the property is equipped with 400-amp underground electric service.

Utilities & Construction

The home is a single-family raised ranch with frame, block, wood, concrete and brick/vinyl materials. The foundation consists of a concrete perimeter and masonry, with a metal roof. The property has public water, septic sewer, electric service with circuit breakers and 200-plus-amp service, and cable availability.

The property has no HOA. Accessibility features include handicap modifications, and the home includes smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

Area Overview

Birch River is a small census-designated place in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The 2020 Census recorded 86 residents in Birch River CDP. Nicholas County’s county seat is Summersville, and the county describes itself as a rural community in central West Virginia. The surrounding region provides access to Summersville Lake, the Gauley River and the New River Gorge area.

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics can vary substantially by geography and reporting year. The reviewed sources did not provide a sufficiently specific, current crime series for the Birch River property location that could be presented as representative of the property itself. No property-specific safety rating or ranking is assigned here.

Schools & Education

Nicholas County Schools serves the county and provides public education resources through elementary, middle and high school programs. Nearby community resources include Birch River Elementary, while countywide secondary education includes Summersville Middle School and Nicholas County High School. Proximity does not establish enrollment assignment for this property, so school attendance should be confirmed directly with Nicholas County Schools.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare services are available in the greater Summersville area. Summersville Regional Medical Center provides 24-hour emergency care along with imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation, outpatient services, surgery and a retail pharmacy. The Nicholas County Health Department also operates in Summersville and provides public-health services.

Housing Market History

Historical housing data for Nicholas County is available through the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index. The series uses an index with 2000 equal to 100, rather than a median sale price, so the figures below should be read as an index of historical house-price movement rather than dollar values for individual homes.

From 2021 through 2025, the comparable index increased approximately 26.3%. This historical series describes past market movement and is not a prediction of future property values.

Transportation & Access

Birch River is connected to the regional highway network through U.S. Route 19 and West Virginia Route 82. WV Route 82 connects Birch River with Cowen, while U.S. Route 19 provides a principal north-south route through the area. The West Virginia Department of Transportation also identifies transportation projects and maintenance work within Nicholas County, including work associated with the Birch River area.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday shopping and services are available in Summersville. The Summersville commercial area includes grocery, pharmacy, home-improvement, household and general-merchandise options. The Summersville Walmart Supercenter at 200 Wal St. includes grocery and pharmacy services, while the local visitors bureau lists additional stores and services throughout the community.

Parks & Recreation

The property is positioned within a region known for lake, river and mountain recreation. Summersville Lake is West Virginia’s largest lake and offers boating, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, hiking, biking and camping opportunities. The nearby Gauley River National Recreation Area protects 25 miles of the Gauley River and six miles of the Meadow River, with boating, fishing, paddling and camping among the available activities.

The wider region also provides access to New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, Babcock State Park and other outdoor destinations. The area’s recreational resources complement the property’s own acreage, pasture, wooded land and outdoor living spaces.

Utilities & Connectivity

The property itself is listed with public water, septic sewer, electric service and cable availability. The Birch River Public Service District is identified by the West Virginia Division of Highways as a local public-service utility in ZIP code 26610. Broadband availability varies by exact address and provider network, so service should be confirmed at the property address before purchase.

Development & Planning

Transportation infrastructure remains an active planning and maintenance topic in the Birch River area. The West Virginia Department of Transportation has identified a Birch River bridge replacement project on County Route 1, approximately 2.24 miles west of the U.S. Route 19 Birch River exit. The project is described as a planned total replacement requiring engineering, surveying, geotechnical and traffic-related work.

A separate transportation record identifies U.S. Route 19 work in Nicholas County, including paving along the corridor toward Birch River. Project status and construction schedules can change, so current information should be confirmed with the West Virginia Department of Transportation.

Property Summary