1863 HISTORIC HOME on almost 3.5 AC WITH STREAM FRONTAGE- Take a step back in time in this 2 story, 5 room historic frame home located in a peaceful rural setting with a stream running through it INTERIOR: First floor contains living room, brick fireplace/ woodstove, bedroom/office area, eat-in kitchen with vintage cabinets and Westinghouse wall oven, pantry/ laundry room, and bathroom. The 2nd floor contains the primary BR with 2 closets, and another BR with half bath. The stairway and upstairs rooms have the original wood walls and ceiling that were milled long ago from a local sawmill. The house has been updated with HVAC heating and cooling, electric kitchen appliances, and washer and dryer. EXTERIOR: The original frame home is covered with vinyl siding, metal roof, and stone/ brick chimney. There is a front porch with a swing that is perfect for relaxing and listening to the soothing sounds of the stream. The kitchen addition has sliding doors that opens to a side deck. Parking is located in the front of the property with a quaint wooden walking bridge that crosses the stream to the house. At the rear of the home there is a rustic stone root cellar that is built into the side of the mountain and several outbuildings. Airbnb allowed, no HOA. Because of the stream, this property is on the WV 100 year flood map. * Property sold "As Is". This property is located near Cacapon river for fishing, swimming and kayaking. Capon Springs Farms and Mountain Resort and Spa is also nearby. Located approximately 2 hours from DC and minutes from shopping, dining and local markets in the town of Wardensville. This property is livable as is, but with a little TLC, it could be restored to it's original charm!
Single-familyProperty Type
1863Year Built
3.5 acresLot Size
$162Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Alisha Lowery• Lost River Trading Post Realty
•304-897-3300 (broker)
•salesteam@lostrivertradingpost.com (broker)
Listed by Tricia Scott• Lost River Trading Post Realty
•304-897-3300 (broker)
•salesteam@lostrivertradingpost.com (broker)
Bought with Lynn Judy• Lost River Real Estate, LLC
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Flood Plain, Stream/Creek, Trees/Wooded, Unrestricted
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $50,600
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,056
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $167
School Tax: $323
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $95,700
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $514
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
Middle Or Junior School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
High School: CALL SCHOOL BOARD
School District Name: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Carper's Pike
Directions: From our Office in Wardensville, WV, turn RIGHT onto E. Main St. Continue STRAIGHT to stay on 259 N for 6 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Capon Springs Road, follow for 1.7 miles. Property on LEFT. Sign on property.
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Capon Spring Run
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,056
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.69 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1863
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 02 24004200000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Capon Bridge Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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Capon Bridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
6/10
Hampshire Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 16.0mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
0% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
High View, WV • 26808
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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