5496 South Branch Mountain Road
Closed 9/18/26Virtual Tour
Closed 9/18/26Virtual Tour
Sold
Last Sold Price
$919,000
Single FamilyProperty Type
20.09 acresLot Size
2024Year Built
$289/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$600/yrHOA Fees
1 carParking Spaces
Description
The best of the best.... Custom log masterpiece on 20 private wooded acres elevated at 2900 ft above sea level atop south branch mountain. The setting.... Tucked away and hidden from the world amongst massive rock outcroppings, jaw dropping western views allow your senses to soak in sunsets over multiple mountain ranges. The home.... Custom built in 2024 by the area's premier builder "bryson homes" no expense was spared, no bell or whistle forgotten. On the main level you'll find wide open spaces...The best of the best.... Custom log masterpiece on 20 private wooded acres elevated at 2900 ft above sea level atop south branch mountain. The setting.... Tucked away and hidden from the world amongst massive rock outcroppings, jaw dropping western views allow your senses to soak in sunsets over multiple mountain ranges. The home.... Custom built in 2024 by the area's premier builder "bryson homes" no expense was spared, no bell or whistle forgotten. On the main level you'll find wide open spaces with an oversized theme..... Massive great room featuring exposed beams and huge stone fireplace, chef grade kitchen with ample workspace & breakfast bar, master suite fit for a king with claw foot tub & walk in shower. The fully finished basement features an ensuite bedroom, a spacious rec room that shares a double sided fireplace with a unique bunk room that sleeps 6 and a 1 car garage for atv's, tools & toys. Outdoor living space in spades... Over 1700 sq ft of composite wrap around decking with 2 screened porches and concrete patio below with outdoor shower. If 20 acres isn't enough, the property is adjacent to "nathaniel mountain wildlife management area" 10,000 acres at your disposal to roam and pursue all the wild game the mountain state has to offer. Like to fish & float? Multiple nearby access points on the south branch of the potomac river. Less than an hour from skiing in canaan valley..... If you love the outdoors you'll never get bored! Located in the prestigious 10,000 acre gated community ashton woods, a one of a kind place, where you can escape the insanity of big city life for a weekend or the rest of your life. Only 2-2.5 hours from all points nova/dc/balt but feels like you're on another planet! The math.... Simple.... Priced at 20% below replication cost and no construction headaches or delays. Conveys turnkey and ready to enjoy, most furnishings convey. This is as good as it gets in almost heaven, come see for yourself.
- Listed by: Keenan L Shanholtz 304.813.4858 4wvland@gmail.com • WEST VIRGINIA LAND & HOME REALTY
Listing closed: 09/18/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: WVHD2003702
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1Property Information for 5496 South Branch Mountain Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $3,666 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Hardy County
- Tax ID Number: 03 207005300000000
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Log Home
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: Partially
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Mountain, Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Valley
- Garage: Yes
- Subdivision: ASHTON WOODS
- Subdivision: ASHTON WOODS (HARDY WV)
- Municipality: Moorefield
- Total Parking Spaces: 1
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,708.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: 1,468.00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,468.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
- Garage SQFT: 224
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 2024
- Lot Size: 20.09 AC / 875,120 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121141186931
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: HARDY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $476,580
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $1,386
- Improvement Assessed Value: $405,000
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $71,580
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 004
- Zoning: 101
- Tax Lot: 348
- School Tax: $2,279
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Lower Levels
- # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
- # Bedrooms Lower Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Great Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom
- Stories: Lower 1, Main
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - LED
Room 2
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Length: 33.0
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Living/Dining Room Combo
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Lighting - LED
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - LED, Walk-In Closet(s), Balcony Access
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bathroom
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Granite, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 7
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 6.0
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
- Room Type: Recreation Room
- Room Length: 33.0
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - LED
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Lower 1
- Room Exists: Yes
- Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank, Lighting - LED, Walk-In Closet(s)
Building Info
Building Info
- Builder Name: BRYSON HOMES
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,176.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,176.00
- Total SQFT: 3,176.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Log
- Roof: Metal
- Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Daylight, Partial, Fully Finished, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
- Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Lower Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Lower Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 1
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Road Surface Type: Gravel
- Road Responsibility: HOA
- Parcel ID: 20298255
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Garage Spaces: 1
- Garage Features: Basement Garage, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 2
- Fireplace Features: Stone, Double Sided
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - Tankless
- Accessibility Features: Other
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuV7ppsWsVI
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Outside Shower
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Porch(es), Patio(s), Screened, Wrap Around
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Gas BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Owned
- Hot Water: Instant Hot Water, Propane, Tankless
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
- Internet Services: Satellite
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Potomac Highlands Board of REALTORS (WV)
Property History for 5496 South Branch Mountain Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | Sold BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | $919,000 | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | — | |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | $950,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1430815162 | $82,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 09/18/2026 | Sold BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | $919,000 |
| 08/25/2026 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | — |
| 08/19/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVHD2003702 | $950,000 |
| 12/01/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1430815162 | $82,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5496 South Branch Mountain Road
Taxable ValueLand$71,580Additions$405,000Total$476,580
Tax Record2025$3,666 ($305 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt4,644 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,176 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt1,468 SqFtStories1Lot Size875,120 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024CountyHARDYAPN16-03- 207-0053.0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5496 South Branch Mountain Road
This home is within Hardy County Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Moorefield Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Moorefield Intermediate School Public3 to 5 | ||
Moorefield Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Moorefield High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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