9704 Howards Lick Road
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Single FamilyProperty Type
7.03 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$322/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces
Description
High atop Branch Mountain, this four-bedroom, two-bath mountain retreat sits on 7+ acres with the kind of panoramic view that is difficult to fully understand until you are standing in front of it. From its perch at the peak of the mountain, the landscape falls away into an open meadow and then rises again in layer after layer of Appalachian ridgelines stretching seemingly forever toward the horizon. From this remarkable vantage point, the mountains provide a constantly changing backdrop—from spectacular...High atop Branch Mountain, this four-bedroom, two-bath mountain retreat sits on 7+ acres with the kind of panoramic view that is difficult to fully understand until you are standing in front of it. From its perch at the peak of the mountain, the landscape falls away into an open meadow and then rises again in layer after layer of Appalachian ridgelines stretching seemingly forever toward the horizon. From this remarkable vantage point, the mountains provide a constantly changing backdrop—from spectacular sunrises and morning light sweeping across the ridges to unforgettable sunsets at the end of the day. The property fronts directly on a paved, state-maintained road, offering easy year-round access while remaining exempt from HOA dues. Lost River State Park is just minutes away, with miles of hiking trails, horseback riding, a swimming pool and thousands of acres to explore. With its chalet-inspired rooflines, upper-level balconies and distinctive new copper-toned standing-seam metal roof, the home feels completely at home in its dramatic mountaintop setting. New Pella windows throughout frame the peaceful views from nearly every vantage point. The open kitchen, dining and main living areas are the heart of the home, overlooking the meadow—frequently visited by deer and other wildlife—and the mountains beyond. Hardwood floors and a highly efficient wood-burning stove with soapstone surround and wood mantel bring warmth to the main living space, while a separate den/media room offers a cozy second place to gather. Three bedrooms are upstairs, including an exceptionally spacious primary bedroom with a private balcony facing the panoramic mountain views. A second bedroom has a balcony of its own, while the fourth bedroom is conveniently located on the main level and works equally well as a guest room or home office. A generous mudroom/foyer connects directly to the oversized attached 1.5-car garage with laundry. Outside, the home offers multiple ways to experience its extraordinary setting throughout the day. Start the morning with sunrise views from the deck, settle in for dinner or sunset on the absolutely massive screened porch, or soak in the oversized hot tub on the concrete patio as the mountains fade into a star-filled sky. The screened porch easily accommodates multiple seating areas and a large dining table, with oversized openings that bring the mountain views and landscape right into the space. Natural stone hardscaping leads to established garden areas and a firepit, while distinctive rain-chain gutters add even more character. Lovingly maintained and extensively improved, the home is ready for comfortable year-round mountain living with a new two-zone central HVAC/heat-pump system, highly efficient wood-burning stove and backup generator with transfer switch. Together with the new standing-seam metal roof and Pella windows, the home's most important systems and features have been thoughtfully addressed. Being at the top of the mountain doesn't mean sacrificing connectivity. Native cellular service, fiber-optic internet and Starlink availability make working remotely, streaming and staying connected easy. Short-term rentals are permitted, offering flexibility as a full-time residence, weekend retreat or investment property. Beyond the property, enjoy easy access to hiking, fishing and year-round recreation throughout Mathias and Lost River, along with nearby markets, restaurants and boutique shops in those communities and in Moorefield. Once you experience life at the top of Branch Mountain, you may find very little reason to leave. Explore every detail through the Interactive Virtual Tour and Video Walkthrough linked with this listing.
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Last updated: 08/29/2026 12:08 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: WVHD2003732
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1Property Information for 9704 Howards Lick Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,469 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Hardy County
- Tax ID Number: 02 405007500000000
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: Yes
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Cabin/Lodge
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Furnished: No
- Waterfront: No
- Views: Mountain, Panoramic, Pasture, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods, Valley
- Garage: Yes
- Expected On Market Date: 08-29-2026
- Subdivision: MOUNTAIN MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION
- Subdivision: MOUNTAIN MEADOWS PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION (HARDY WV)
- Municipality: Lost River
- Total Parking Spaces: 12
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: No
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,858.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
- New Construction: No
- Building Winterized Y/N: No
- Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1994
- Lot Size: 7.03 AC / 306,226 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: HARDY COUNTY SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121141186931
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- Elementary School: EAST HARDY EARLY-MIDDLE SCHOOL (HARDY WV)
- ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
- Middle Or Junior School: EAST HARDY EARLY-MIDDLE SCHOOL (HARDY WV)
- MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- High School: EAST HARDY (HARDY WV)
- HighSchoolSource: 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
- Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2026
- Tax Assessed Value: $191,340
- Year Assessed: 2026
- County Tax: $556
- Improvement Assessed Value: $159,300
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $32,040
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 004
- Zoning: 101
- Tax Lot: 55
- School Tax: $912
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Mud Room, Media Room
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Media Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,858.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,858.00
- Total SQFT: 1,858.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Mixed
- Roof: Metal
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Wood Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
- Foundation Details: Permanent, Crawl Space
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- Other Structure: Wood/Metal Shed, Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Level, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, Rural, SideYard(s), Mountainous, Road Frontage
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: State
- Location Type: Mountain
- Parcel ID: 20293772
- Additional Parcels: No
- Ground Rent Exists: No
- Ground Rent Payment Frequency: Annually
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
- Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
- Total Garage Spaces: 2
- Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 1
- Fireplace Features: Mantel(s), Wood, Free Standing
- Appliances: Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Dishwasher
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Sliding Glass
- Window Features: Skylights, Screens, Sliding
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://iframe.videodelivery.net/43da3ecced9d3eeac15371ffc770f133
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Spa: Yes
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Gutter System, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Outdoor Living Structures: Balconies- Multiple, Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened, Wrap Around, Terrace
- Pool: No Pool
- Horse: No
Utilities
Utilities
- Utilities: Phone, Electric Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
- Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS
Property History for 9704 Howards Lick Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVHD2003732 | $599,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1478977282 | $330,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/29/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVHD2003732 | $599,000 |
| 11/29/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1478977282 | $330,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 9704 Howards Lick Road
Taxable ValueLand$32,040Additions$129,540Total$161,580
Tax Record2025$1,243 ($104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,858 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,858 SqFtStories2Lot Size306,227 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1994CountyHARDYAPN16-02- 405-0075.0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 9704 Howards Lick 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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