This approximately 610.9 acre tract located in Barbour County, West Virginia offers a large-scale land opportunity with strong recreational and long-term land ownership potential. Situated along Lot 1 Houston Booth Rd in Belington, WV, the property features a rural and secluded setting with private gravel access, making it suitable for buyers seeking privacy, timber investment, hunting land, or a combination recreational retreat. The land is primarily composed of rolling topography with a heavily wooded landscape. The terrain provides natural elevation changes, ridgelines, and hollows that are commonly sought after for wildlife habitat and recreational land use in West Virginia. The forested cover creates a diverse environment that supports year-round outdoor activity, including hunting, hiking, ATV riding, and general land exploration. A creek or stream runs through or along portions of the property, contributing both aesthetic value and a natural water source for wildlife. Water features like this are often a key element in supporting deer and turkey movement patterns in the Appalachian region, while also enhancing the overall ecological diversity of the tract. Access is provided via a private gravel road, adding to the seclusion and limiting through traffic. This type of access is commonly preferred for large acreage recreational properties due to increased privacy and controlled entry points. The property is located in a rural area with unknown utilities, making it more suitable for off-grid use, cabin development, or long-term land holding rather than immediate residential development without infrastructure planning. Barbour County is known for its strong outdoor recreation culture, with abundant wildlife populations, public land access in surrounding areas, and a long-standing tradition of hunting and timber use. This tract’s size and layout provide opportunities for strategic habitat management, trail development, food plot installation, and potential timber evaluation depending on stand conditions. The acreage scale also supports multiple uses, whether for a single owner seeking a private retreat or a land investor looking for a large contiguous parcel in central West Virginia. The rolling terrain allows for multiple potential build sites or cabin locations, subject to buyer due diligence and local zoning or land use regulations. This property is positioned within reasonable driving distance of nearby towns, providing access to supplies, services, and regional infrastructure while maintaining a remote feel on the land itself.
Vacant landProperty Type
610.9 acresLot Size
$1,571Price/Acres
Listed by Drew Baggarly• Whitetail Properties Real Estate, LLC
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K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Belington Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.9mi
3/10
Belington Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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Philip Barbour High School Complex
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.3mi
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Recreational and vacant land
Water access
Water-oriented
Creek
Outside city limits
Utilities
Well required
No septic system
Sale and tax history for Lot 1 Laurel Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
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Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #WVBR2000060
Oct 12, 2026
Listed
$959,500
NCWVREIN #10165248
Aug 6, 2026
Price Changed
$919,900
Jun 9, 2026
Listed
$959,500
+45
This approximately 610.9 acre tract located in Barbour County, West Virginia offers a large-scale land opportunity with strong recreational and long-term land ownership potential. Situated along Laurel Mountain Road in Belington, WV the property features a rural and secluded setting with private gravel access, making it suitable for buyers seeking privacy, timber investment, hunting land, or a combination recreational retreat. The land is primarily composed of rolling topography with a heavily wooded landscape. The terrain provides natural elevation changes, ridgelines, and hollows that are commonly sought after for wildlife habitat and recreational land use in West Virginia. The forested cover creates a diverse environment that supports year-round outdoor activity, including hunting, hiking, ATV riding, and general land exploration. A creek or stream runs through or along portions of the property, contributing both aesthetic value and a natural water source for wildlife. Water features like this are often a key element in supporting deer and turkey movement patterns in the Appalachian region, while also enhancing the overall ecological diversity of the tract. Access is provided via a private gravel road, adding to the seclusion and limiting through traffic. This type of access is commonly preferred for large acreage recreational properties due to increased privacy and controlled entry points. The property is located in a rural area with unknown utilities, making it more suitable for off-grid use, cabin development, or long-term land holding rather than immediate residential development without infrastructure planning. Barbour County is known for its strong outdoor recreation culture, with abundant wildlife populations, public land access in surrounding areas, and a long-standing tradition of hunting and timber use. This tract’s size and layout provide opportunities for strategic habitat management, trail development, food plot installation, and potential timber evaluation depending on stand conditions. The acreage scale also supports multiple uses, whether for a single owner seeking a private retreat or a land investor looking for a large contiguous parcel in central West Virginia. The rolling terrain allows for multiple potential build sites or cabin locations, subject to buyer due diligence and local zoning or land use regulations. This property is positioned within reasonable driving distance of nearby towns, providing access to supplies, services, and regional infrastructure while maintaining a remote feel on the land itself.
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Last updated by owner on Jun 9, 2026.
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This home ranks in the top 26% for direct sun exposure in Belington. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Lot 1 Laurel Mountain Rd
$939,980
$20K under list price of $960K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $95K to $350K.