BUILDABLE UNRESTRICTED 0.62-ACRE LOT IN DUNMORE, WV — FLEXIBLE HOUSING OPTIONS

Here is an affordable opportunity to own a confirmed-buildable 0.62-acre lot in Dunmore, Pocahontas County, West Virginia. With ultra-low annual taxes of only $63, no formal county zoning to navigate, and a wide range of permitted housing types, this is a genuine entry point into one of West Virginia's most scenic and unhurried mountain regions.

Pocahontas County sits deep in the Allegheny Highlands — a region celebrated for its sweeping mountain landscapes, clear rivers, and some of the most pristine natural surroundings in the eastern United States. The area draws outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a quieter pace of life far from the pressures of urban living.

⛰️ Property Highlights

• Location: Dunmore, Pocahontas County, WV

• Lot Size: 0.62 acres (27,007 sq ft)

• Zoning: Unzoned / Minimal County Zoning — Pocahontas County does not enforce broad land-use ordinances outside city limits; development is governed by environmental permits and recorded deed covenants
• Road Access: Dirt Road (legal access confirmed)
• Utilities: Well Needed, Septic Needed — both must be permitted and installed by the buyer
• HOA: Active Deed Covenants — no formal board or community portal; shared road maintenance responsibility with as-needed assessments averaging $100–$200/year
• Taxes: $63.00/year

• Impact Fees: None

🏠 Perfect For

✅ Building a custom home or cabin retreat

✅ Placing a mobile home, manufactured home, or tiny home

✅ A seasonal or recreational mountain getaway

🌲 Enjoy Everything Pocahontas County Has to Offer

✅ Monongahela National Forest — vast tracts of public land offering hiking, camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing throughout the Allegheny Highlands

✅ Snowshoe Mountain Resort — a well-known four-season mountain resort offering skiing, mountain biking, and lodging, located within Pocahontas County

✅ Greenbrier River Trail — a celebrated rail-trail spanning over 75 miles along the Greenbrier River, popular with cyclists, hikers, and paddlers

✅ Seneca State Forest — West Virginia's oldest state forest, located nearby and offering primitive camping and river access

✅ National Radio Quiet Zone — the region surrounding Green Bank is part of a federally designated Radio Quiet Zone, contributing to the area's distinctive rural and technology-free character

Important Property Information

Allowed Uses: This lot is confirmed buildable and permits the following housing types: site-built homes, mobile homes, manufactured homes, tiny homes, and cabins, consistent with the existing character of the Wiseman Development subdivision.

Mobile Homes: Yes, mobile homes are permitted on this lot.

RV Living: Recreational vehicles are generally permitted for short-term seasonal stays or during an active home construction window only. Long-term, full-time stationary RV living is generally prohibited under the subdivision's deed covenants.

Farm Animals: Livestock and commercial farm operations are restricted. Standard subdivision covenants prohibit farm animals on tracts under 1 acre.

Utilities — Required Before Breaking Ground: Both a well and a septic system must be installed by the buyer. Pocahontas County has no public water or sewer service at this location. Before any site clearing, foundation work, or structure placement can legally begin, you must first obtain utility construction permits from the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health. A certified professional must submit Form SS-182A (Sewage Disposal) and Form SW-256 (Well Construction) to the Pocahontas County Health Department. Only after these permits are issued may contractors legally begin work.

Septic Setback Note: The absorption field must be located at least 100 feet from your own well and any neighboring wells. Given the smaller lot sizes in this subdivision, careful site layout planning is essential.

Setbacks: Estimated at 25–30 feet from the front unpaved road line and 10–15 feet from side and rear borders, running with the plat layout.

Building Restrictions: The recorded Declaration of Restrictive Covenants governs minimum square footage requirements and aesthetic standards, including mandatory block skirting for applicable structure types. Buyers are strongly encouraged to request the full covenant document from the Pocahontas County Clerk at (304) 799-4601 prior to purchase.

Key County Contacts:
• Environmental Health Dept. (Septic & Well Permits): (304) 799-4154 — Call first to schedule your soil perc test and submit utility permit applications.
• Pocahontas County Clerk (Deeds & Covenants): (304) 799-4601 — Request the official Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Wiseman Development.
• Pocahontas County Assessor (Taxes & Maps): (304) 799-4750 — Verify parcel lines, tax assessment status, or update ownership information.

Closing & Title Options

This property can close through a title company with title insurance for approximately $800–$1,200, or through Land Supplier’s in-house closing for $299. The buyer is responsible for performing their own due diligence and for paying all closing costs and title fees if choosing to close through a title company.

Owner Financing Available

• Owner finance available with no credit check or income verification
• Contract for deed, deed transferred after final payment
• Everyone is approved
• Down payment: $5,000
• APR: 10%
• $249 processing and origination fee applies to all new loans

💰 Monthly Payment Options

Financed amount: $22,000.00 (owner finance price $27,000.00 − $5,000 down payment)

• 5 Years (60 months): $467.43/month
• 7 Years (84 months): $365.23/month
• 10 Years (120 months): $290.73/month

All payments are principal and interest at 10% APR. The $249 processing and origination fee is separate — it is not included in the financed amount or in the monthly payments above.

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