Rare opportunity to own a 1930's cabin situated on two acres in Green Bank, with only a short distance to Snowshoe Mountain Resort (16 mi), Cass Scenic Railroad State Park (7.1 mi), and Green Bank Observatory and Science Center (1.7 mi.). Green Bank, WV is located within the National Radio Quiet Zone, is recognized as an area of low electromagnetic emissions and cellular radiation, and the Green Bank Observatory is home to the largest steerable radio telescope in the world. It is at the Green Bank Observatory, in 1961, that the Drake Equation was presented, which was developed to provide an estimate of the total number of detectable extraterrestrial civilizations in the Milky Way galaxy (per Wikipedia). The acreage includes beautiful creek frontage and plenty of gardening space. The home is in need of extensive repair and will not qualify under FHA, USDA or VA financing. Rehab loans or cash are ideal. No seller financing available. Appointments are required to visit the property. Do not enter the property without a Licensed WV Realtor.
The median home value in Green Bank, WV is $112,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $101,700. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Green Bank, WV is $112,500. Approximately 56.86% of Green Bank homes are owned, compared to 10.41% rented, while 32.73% are vacant. Green Bank real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Green Bank real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Green Bank, West Virginia has a population of 288. Green Bank is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.8% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 21.29%.
The median household income in Green Bank, West Virginia is $67,708. The median household income for the surrounding county is $37,111 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Green Bank is 37.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.4 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16.6 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.6 inches per year, with 50.1 inches of snow per year.