A rural property in Elizabeth, West Virginia, is getting attention because it offers the kind of acreage many homestead buyers look for: open pasture, woods, ponds, existing utilities and room to plan something new. But the listing also comes with a major catch. The house already on the land is not currently livable.
The property at 1548 Providence Rd is listed for $149,000 and includes approximately 49.62 acres. For buyers interested in a future home site, recreational land, hunting property or long-term homestead project, the land appears to be the real draw.
According to the listing, about 15 acres are cleared pasture and bottom land, while the rest is primarily wooded. The property also includes two ponds, a drilled well, septic system, electric service, a natural spring, a gravel driveway and two detached garages.
What Comes With the Land
The mix of open ground and wooded acreage could appeal to buyers who want flexibility. The cleared areas may be useful for pasture, gardens, hay, livestock or other rural uses, depending on soil quality, drainage, fencing and local rules. The wooded portion may offer privacy, wildlife habitat or recreational value.