Peaceful, newly renovated & fully furnished 2-bedroom, 1-bath cabin situated on a private wooded acre with a year-round stream in the desirable Lost River area, just two hours from Washington, DC. Surrounded by nature with no other homes in sight, the property offers exceptional privacy while maintaining modern conveniences, including high-speed fiber internet and central heat. The inviting interior features an open living area, wood-burning stove, updated kitchen, and large windows overlooking the woods, while exterior amenities include a covered front porch, private hot tub, and creekside fire pit – perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peaceful setting year-round. Conveniently located near Lost River State Park, local shops, dining, arts, yoga, and outdoor recreation. As a vacation rental, the property has generated approximately $150,000 over the past three years ($38,000 in the past year) and can include an existing property manager and cleaner for a seamless transition. Hot tub is available for purchase. See seller docs for detailed rental history and financials. $1,000 buyer credit available if you continue using the current property manager. No HOA. Brand new metal roof installed this spring. Perfect primary home, mountain getaway, or investment property!
For sale
$265,000
1789 Helmick Rock Rd, Mathias, WV 26812
2beds
1,120sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1 Acres Lot
$259,800 Zestimate®
$237/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wood-burning stoveHigh-speed fiber internetFully furnishedYear-round streamInviting interiorNewly renovatedCreekside fire pit
- 15 days |
- 937 |
- 98 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tony Cappaert 304-440-3311,
Blue Valley Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: WVHD2003396
Loading...
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Heat Pump, Central
Cooling
- None, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 02 366000400000000
- Zoning: 101
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Wood, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mathias
- Municipality: Lost River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $237/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,520
- Annual tax amount: $1,284
- Date on market: 5/29/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 38000
Estimated market value
$259,800
$247,000 - $273,000
$1,246/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $265,000+26.2%$237/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 6/16/2022 | Sold | $210,000-1.2%$188/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/27/2022 | Contingent | $212,500$190/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 5/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $212,500+63.6%$190/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 10/13/2020 | Sold | $129,900+228.9%$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2009 | Sold | $39,500$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,285 -1.3% | $83,520 -1.2% |
| 2024 | $1,302 -0.3% | $84,540 |
| 2023 | $1,306 +123.7% | $84,540 +12.7% |
| 2022 | $584 | $75,000 +173.5% |
| 2021 | -- | $27,420 +1.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $27,060 -0.4% |
| 2019 | $212 +0.1% | $27,180 |
| 2018 | $212 +0% | $27,180 |
| 2017 | $212 -50.3% | $27,180 |
| 2016 | $426 +0% | $27,180 |
| 2015 | $426 -0.7% | $27,180 -0.7% |
| 2014 | $429 -3.6% | $27,360 +2.2% |
| 2013 | $445 | $26,760 +1.6% |
| 2012 | $445 | $26,340 |
| 2011 | -- | $26,340 +22.3% |
| 2010 | $293 | $21,540 |
| 2009 | $293 +11.7% | $21,540 +10.5% |
| 2007 | $262 +7.2% | $19,500 +6.6% |
| 2006 | $244 +1.3% | $18,300 +2.7% |
| 2005 | $241 | $17,820 +18.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $15,060 |
| 2003 | -- | $15,060 +7.3% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,040 +16.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $12,060 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment$--/mo
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.All calculations are estimates and provided by Zillow, Inc. for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary.
HOA fees may include property taxes on listings classified as Co-Ops. Contact the listing agent and/or owner for fee details.
Mortgage interest rates are dependent on a number of factors, including credit score, down payment, and repayment length. Interest rate data provided by Zillow Group Marketplace, Inc. as of 1/1/1970 from various mortgage lenders with which we have lead or other similar arrangements; the Estimated Payment is an average of those rates.
See how much you could borrow to make a competitive offer.
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 26812
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Moorefield Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 7 mi
- 7/10Moorefield Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.9 mi
- 4/10Moorefield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Hardy County Schools
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
- West Virginia
- Hardy County
- Moorefield
- 26812
- 1789 Helmick Rock Rd




