LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT RUSTIC CABIN ESCAPE? THIS RECENTLY REMODELED CABIN IS NESTLED IN THE SCENIC MOUNTAINS IN SOUTHWESTERN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY. THE HAND CRAFTED CUSTOM WORK IS EVIDENT IN THE STONE RAISED GARDEN BEDS, STONE BASED FENCING, ROCK BACKSPLASH IN THE KITCHEN, LIVE EDGE BAR/PENINSULA, THE WALKWAY TO THE FRONT DOOR AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOME. THERE IS COMFORTABLE OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE TO ENJOY THE OUTDOORS WITH YOUR PICK OF A FRONT PATIO AREA OR A DECK OFF OF THE LIVING ROOM. THE KITCHEN AND LIVING ROOM BOAST VAULTED CEILINGS. A LARGE PORTION OF THE BACKYARD IS FENCED IN WITH A SMALL WATER FEATURE/POND THAT IS CURRENTLY THE HOME OF A SMALL FLOCK OF DUCKS AND GUINEA FOWL. THERE IS A RUN IN SHED WITH ELECTRICITY AT THE BACK OF THE HOME FOR BONUS STORAGE AREA. THE CRAWL SPACE UNDER THE CABIN RECENTLY HAD A NEW VAPOR BARRIER INSTALLED. THE PRIVATE COMMUNITY OFFERS 19+ ACRES OF RECREATION LAND THAT HAS PRIVATE ACCESS TO THE SOUTH BRANCH OF THE POTOMAC RIVER. THE 19+ ACRES FOR COMMUNITY USE ONLY IS ABOUT 0.6 MILES FROM THE CABIN. THE STATE MAINTAINS THE ROAD WITIHN A COUPLE HUNDRED FEET OF THE SUBDIVISION GATED ENTRANCE. THE SUBDIVISION DOES OFFER SNOW PLOWING TO THE PRIVATE ROAD. THE CABIN DOES OFFER ELECTRICITY, A BASIN SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND A 1/2 BATH WITH COMMODE. COME AND CHECK OUT THIS WV MOUNTAIN GEM!
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Market trends in 26852, WV
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
95.4%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$155K
$46 MoM
Avg. days on market
70d
0 days MoM
Recently sold homes
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Sale history for 709 Island Ridge Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #WVHS2005304
Feb 14, 2025
Listing Removed
—
Feb 14, 2025
Sold
$150,000
$182/sq ft
Feb 12, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 4, 2025
Contingent
—
Dec 17, 2024
Price Changed
$150,000
$182/sq ft
Oct 17, 2024
Listed
$165,000
$200/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$579
$16,560 + $52,260
$68,820
Tax history for 709 Island Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$579
$16,560 + $52,260
$68,820
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.64 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
768
Year built
1990
Style
Other
County
Hampshire County
APN
07 13007300000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 25, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $20,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2023
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stick Built
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Run-in Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Fishing Available, Hunting Available, No Thru Street, Pond, Private, Rear Yard, Secluded, Trees/Wooded
Water Frontage In Feet: 30
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 825
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $59
School Tax: $109
Tax Assessed Value: $33,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $176
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Space Heater
Heating Fuel: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Water Source: Cistern
Location
Homeowners Association Information
HOA Fee: $150
HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
School Information
School District Name: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Downtown Romney, Take Rt 50 West to a left onto Purgittsville Pike. Follow for a short distance to a left onto Trinity Road. Follow Trinity Rd to a right onto Pancake Rd. Follow Pancake Rd to a left onto Island Ridge Rd. Gated Entrance to the Subdivision.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: Romney
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Private Access
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 768
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.64 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: Hampshire County
APN: 07 13007300000000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 25, 2026
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Schools
Romney Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
4/10
Hampshire Senior High School
Public 6-12 • Assigned • 9.8mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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