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143 Main Street, Bramwell, WV 24715

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$380,000

8 beds • 4 baths • 4 half baths

Estimated Payment

$ 2,173 /mo. †

6.65% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,656 in taxes
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  • Multi-Family (2-4 Units)
    Property type

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

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In the picturesque Bramwell National Historic District, the Collins Building on Main Street includes five storefronts and four second-floor apartments. Built in 1922, the income-earning property was designed by architect Alex Mahood to accommodate the town's affluent visitors. At the turn of the 20th century, tiny Bramwell boasted the greatest number of resident millionaires per capita in the U.S. -- HIGHLIGHTS AND AMENITIES-- On National Register of Historic Places Grants and tax credits available for renovation Four tenant-occupied storefronts Four apartments used as short-term rentals Adjoins high-impact ATV tourism region 300 feet from Bramwell Visitor Center Approximately 3,900 square feet of private parking On horseshoe bend in scenic Bluestone River 7 miles from Bluefield, West Virginia 17 miles from I-77 at Princeton, West Virginia -- LOCATION -- Google Coordinates: 37.3251517091041, -81.31214467463694 -- Address -- 135, 137, 143, 147, 151 Main Street, Bramwell, West Virginia Elevation: approximately 2,180 feet above sea level -- OVERVIEW-- The Collins Building is an anchor property in Bramwell and fronts Main Street, the most trafficked thoroughfare in its historic district. Many visitors exploring the district walk past the building between the visitor center and the residential section, which includes many of its most elaborate structures. An estimated 50,000 visitors tour the district annually. Many are off-road adventurers traveling the adjacent trail systems, while others are attracted chiefly by Bramwell's remarkable history and architecture. More than 400 vehicles travel past the building daily. The property includes five street-level storefronts and four upstairs apartments. Approximately 3,900 square feet of private parking adjoins the building at the rear on River Road, while public parking is also available along Main Street and in a lot 130 feet away at the west end of the block. Four of the five storefronts are occupied-by Blue Moon Antiques, Honeycomb Cafe, and the U.S. Post Office. A fourth storefront and a smaller fifth are partly occupied. Four store sections are approximately 21 feet wide by 65 feet deep and enclose approximately 1,365 square feet, though dimensions vary slightly from one to another. The fifth is 10 feet wide by 30 feet deep. It encloses approximately 300 square feet and has traditionally been entered from the adjacent store rather than the street. Each of the store sections is heated and cooled with a heat pump. Each of the four upstairs apartments includes a foyer, living room, dining area, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. All feature two entrances leading off a central lobby. The second entrance to each may have been designed for servants attending to guests. Dimensions vary, though each apartment is approximately 1,300 square feet. They open into a skylit central lobby accessed by stairs that lead to the street levels at the front and rear of the building. Each of the apartments is heated with electric and propane units. -- HISTORY OF THE BUILDING -- The Collins Building was built in 1922 by Jairus Collins, one of the most influential developers in the surrounding Pocahontas Coalfield. Born in 1859 and raised in the lignite-mining fields of Alabama, he moved to Bramwell in 1896 when he became general manager of the Louisville Coal & Coke Co., and in 1902, opened mines of his own in Mercer and nearby McDowell counties. He was a founding member of the Pocahontas Operator's Association and was the brother of Justus Collins, who helped develop the New River Coalfield some 50 miles to the north. The Collins building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 when the U.S. Department of the Interior established the district.
MLS# 11328896

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Exterior Type
    Brick, Wood Siding
  • Floor Covering
    Hardwood, Tile
  • Heating System
    Heat Pump
  • Lot Size
    0.26 Acres
  • View Type
    City, Mountain

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Schools

Bluewell Elementary School

Grades PK-5 Public School

Bluefield, WV 24701 3 miles
205 bluewell school rd

194 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: D+

School Details

Montcalm High School

Grades 7-12 Public School

Rock, WV 24747 3.4 miles
5366 simmons river rd

294 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Brushfork Elementary School 4.4 miles Public KG-5 C
Montcalm Elementary School 4.4 miles Public PK-6 C
Abbs Valley-boissevain Elementary School 5.8 miles Public PK-5 C+

Brushfork Elementary School

Distance: 4.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-5

C

Montcalm Elementary School

Distance: 4.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-6

C

Abbs Valley-boissevain Elementary School

Distance: 5.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

C+

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Local area information for Bramwell, WV 24715

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Bramwell, WV 24715

This community’s employment is highest in the building maintenance and food industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

81° July
Hottest Average Month
23° January
Coldest Average Month
302 Total Households in Area
-3.9% Increase in population since the year 2010
29.7%
of households
have children
26 minutes
Median Commute Time

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Demographic facts
for Bramwell, WV 24715

Bramwell, WV 24715 has a population of 666 people in 302 households with a median age of 38.9 years old.

-3.9%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
300
Total households as of 2010
2.2%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 38.9 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 89%
Black 5%
Hispanic <1%
Other <1%
Asian <1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 89%, followed by Black at 5%, Hispanic at <1%, and Other at <1%.

Economics
for Bramwell, WV 24715

52 /sq mi
Population Density
$43,935 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
26 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is Under $15k representing 21.24% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 92%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Work from Home 3%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 252 68%
Vacant 69 19%
Rented 51 14%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 73%
Blue Collar 27%

Family & Education Facts
for Bramwell, WV 24715

38.9 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.2
persons per
household

47.4%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 49%
Some College 17%
Some High School 14%
Bachelors Degree 12%
Associates Degree 6%
Graduate Degree 2%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 48.6% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

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29.7% of households have children

Weather
for Bramwell, WV 24715

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 81° F in July to a low of 23° F in January

81° July
Hottest Average Month
23° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
23°
42°
Feb
25°
45°
Mar
31°
54°
Apr
40°
64°
May
48°
72°
Jun
56°
78°
Jul
60°
81°
Aug
58°
80°
Sep
52°
74°
Oct
41°
65°
Nov
33°
54°
Dec
26°
44°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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