"Beauty on Black Bear" Just 6 +/- miles from I-68 and Bruceton Mills this 3,000 +/- sqft, 4 bed/ 3 bath home on 5.2 ACRES awaits! Tucked back in the pines this property offers total solitude as you listen to Sovern Run & Big Sandy Creek meander through the mountains around you. Out the front door enjoy a wrap around deck leading into a flat, partially wooded front yard. This property offers a pond, 12X20 outbuilding, mature timber, and abundant wildlife including deer and turkey. Inside, this home features an open floor plan, new custom kitchen, new tile floors, on demand hot water heater, and 3 finished levels. Take in the sunrises with a hot cup of coffee or grab your fishing rod and throw a line with friends around your very own, private pond. This $200/year rural HOA includes road maintenance and snow removal for easy to and from. Enjoy total seclusion with just a short drive to I-68, 20 +/- miles to Cheat Lake /Morgantown, 30 +/- miles to Deep Creek Lake, 15 +/- miles to Coopers Rock State Park, 100 +/- miles to Pittsburgh, PA.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
5.2 acresLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jimmy Galusky• Railey WV Properties
•304-801-3035 (broker)
•steveg@railey.com (broker)
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Market trends in 26519, WV
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
+2.9% MoM
Median sale price
$525K
$52K MoM
Avg. days on market
32d
89 days MoM
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Sale history for 21 Black Bear Ct
Date
Event
Price
NCWVREIN #10159928
Dec 5, 2025
Sold
$400,000
$133/sq ft
Nov 21, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2025
Price Changed
$425,000
$142/sq ft
Jul 7, 2025
Price Changed
$499,000
$166/sq ft
Jun 23, 2025
Price Changed
$525,000
$175/sq ft
Jun 9, 2025
Listed
$549,000
$183/sq ft
+45
"Beauty on Black Bear" Just 6 +/- miles from I-68 and Bruceton Mills this 3,000 +/- sqft, 4 bed/ 3 bath home on 5.2 ACRES awaits! Tucked back in the pines this property offers total solitude as you listen to Sovern Run & Big Sandy Creek meander through the mountains around you. Out the front door enjoy a wrap around deck leading into a flat, partially wooded front yard. This property offers a pond, 12X20 outbuilding, mature timber, and abundant wildlife including deer and turkey. Inside, this home features an open floor plan, new custom kitchen, new tile floors, on demand hot water heater, and 3 finished levels. Take in the sunrises with a hot cup of coffee or grab your fishing rod and throw a line with friends around your very own, private pond. This $200/year rural HOA includes road maintenance and snow removal for easy to and from. Enjoy total seclusion with just a short drive to I-68, 20 +/- miles to Cheat Lake /Morgantown, 30 +/- miles to Deep Creek Lake, 15 +/- miles to Coopers Rock State Park, 100 +/- miles to Pittsburgh, PA.
BRIGHT MLS #WVPR2000294
Dec 5, 2025
Sold
$400,000
$133/sq ft
Nov 21, 2025
Pending
—
Nov 1, 2025
Contingent
—
Aug 26, 2025
Price Changed
$425,000
$142/sq ft
Jul 7, 2025
Price Changed
$499,000
$166/sq ft
Jun 23, 2025
Price Changed
$525,000
$175/sq ft
Jun 9, 2025
Listed
$549,000
$183/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 6, 2020
Sold
$160,000
$53/sq ft
NCWVREIN #10115062
Oct 10, 2017
Sold
$167,000
$56/sq ft
Jun 12, 2017
Listed
$189,900
$63/sq ft
+15
NATURE RETREAT-One-of a kind property, on 5.18 acre lot and 3200 sq. ft. of living space. High speed internet service, Prodigi, available; public water hookup avail soon (end of Aug); home is wired for an alarm system, Direct TV, landline, main level laundry, on-demand tank-less hot water heater; recessed lighting installed/wired/working on all 3 levels. High quality insulation throughout. This could possibly qualify for a construction loan to finish; nothing structural needs to be done.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$799 (−7.3%)
$24,240 + $79,440
$103,680
2024
$862 (−18.3%)
$24,240 + $77,880
$102,120
2023
$1,055 (+1.8%)
$23,880 + $75,660
$99,540
2022
$1,036 (−0.4%)
$23,520 + $72,480
$96,000
2021
$1,040 (+1.8%)
$23,520 + $72,240
$95,760
2020
$1,021 (+1.1%)
$23,520 + $71,580
$95,100
2019
$1,011 (+35.2%)
$23,520 + $69,720
$93,240
2018
$748 (+3.0%)
$23,460 + $62,100
$85,560
2017
$726 (+0.4%)
$23,460 + $61,920
$85,380
2016
$723 (−2.2%)
$25,200 + $59,880
$85,080
2014
$739
$28,740 + $56,340
$85,080
Tax history for 21 Black Bear Ct
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$799 (−7.3%)
$24,240 + $79,440
$103,680
2024
$862 (−18.3%)
$24,240 + $77,880
$102,120
2023
$1,055 (+1.8%)
$23,880 + $75,660
$99,540
2022
$1,036 (−0.4%)
$23,520 + $72,480
$96,000
2021
$1,040 (+1.8%)
$23,520 + $72,240
$95,760
2020
$1,021 (+1.1%)
$23,520 + $71,580
$95,100
2019
$1,011 (+35.2%)
$23,520 + $69,720
$93,240
2018
$748 (+3.0%)
$23,460 + $62,100
$85,560
2017
$726 (+0.4%)
$23,460 + $61,920
$85,380
2016
$723 (−2.2%)
$25,200 + $59,880
$85,080
2014
$739
$28,740 + $56,340
$85,080
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Roof, Patio(s), Deck(s), Brick
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Wood/Metal Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Play Area
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Fishing Available, Hunting Available, Front Yard, Level, Landscaping, Mountainous, Partly Wooded, Pond, Premium, Private, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, Trees/Wooded, Year Round Access
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 100
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,240
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 760
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $102,120
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $861.90
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Satellite
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Electric, Wood Burn Stove
Heating Fuel: Wood, Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Instant Hot Water
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Propane, Electric Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: Yes
Location
School Information
School District Name: PRESTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Bruceton Mills, WV: Take Route 26 South for 2.2 miles. Turn right onto Little Sandy Rd for 3.8 miles. Turn right on to Black Bear Ct to first house on left.
Location Type: Mountain
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,240
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 5.18 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Preston County
APN: 08 15000700130000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 24, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Bruceton School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Preston High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.6mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
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