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7880 Plum Orchard Lake Rd, Scarbro, WV 25917

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$198,000

1.46 acres

Estimated Payment

$ 1,069 /mo. †

6.63% APR for 30 yrs.
$647 in taxes
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  • 1.5 acres
    Lot size

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New River Company Store Building near US-19 A landmark store building two miles from the US-19 expressway near Oak Hill includes more than 6,000 square feet of interior space featuring a large central room encircled by a broad mezzanine. Built as a mercantile for the New River Company in 1928, it has long been the home of the National Drapery Workroom, a manufacturer of custom draperies nationwide. The building may be eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. HIGHLIGHTS & ATTRIBUTES Large Central Room Art Moderne architecture Commercial-grade utilities Potential historical tax credits 2 miles to US-19 expressway 2 miles to the National Scout Reserve 3 miles to the New River Gorge 3 miles to Plum Orchard Lake 8 expressway miles to I-77, I-64 15 miles to New River Gorge Bridge HISTORY OF THE BUILDING Noted for its Art Moderne design, the brick-and-stone New River Company Store at Scarbro was built in 1928 as a mercantile for the New River Company, a mining concern that employed thousands in the early and mid-1900s. The store was one of eight that the company maintained to serve the needs of employees and their families. The present store building was the second built by the company on the site and was erected following a fire that destroyed an earlier wooden structure. Built by R.H. Hammill & Co., of Huntington, the new building was "fire-proof" and built of brick, block, and steel on the earlier stone foundation. Its design featured many large casement windows that lit the interior and its merchandise. A post office operated in a flanking wing of the building. The building's large central room was designed to impress customers while making optimal use of merchandising space. Its two stories, which are 61 feet wide and 70 feet deep, are encircled at the second story by a broad mezzanine. The floor plan allowed shoppers to wander among display cases and view much or the merchandise in the store from the center of the room. Ironically, the new building opened while mining at Scarbro was nearing its end. Miners were instead working at mines nearby at Whipple, Oakwood, Lochgelly, and Summerlee, while Scarbro was being transformed into a residential community. The building today is practically all that remains to indicate a town with multiple commercial and industrial buildings stood near the site. In 1971, the building was purchased by its present owner for use as a workshop for National Drapery Workroom, manufacturer of custom draperies. The workroom has since managed the production of innovative window treatments in the building, utilizing its high ceiling and mezzanine to facilitate the production process. The company's work is nationally extolled. Among its most famous commissions, it was engaged by the White House to produce exquisite velvet draperies for the Blue Room. NATIONAL REGISTER STATUS Though the property is not now protected, state officials have expressed that the building may be eligible for inclusion of the National Register of Historic Places, providing funding for its repair and maintenance. Grants and tax credits of more than 45 percent would be provided to owners to cover the costs of repair thereafter. Register status may also be used to secure funding from other economic development sources. BUILDING SPECIFICATIONS The building consists chiefly of a two-story structure of brick and block seated on a stone foundation. It is flanked to the north by a one-story wing in which a post office and freight entrance were located. To either side of the main entrance, the first-floor front of the building is flanked by expanses of glass display windows, now boarded over. Its second floor is otherwise encircled by a series of large casement windows six across the front, five along the south flank, and four at the rear. Most are seven feet wide and five feet tall. The building's dominant feature is a two-story interior space encircled by a broad mezzanine. Its dime
MLS# 11400726

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Property Features

  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Lot Size
    1.46 Acres

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  • Property Taxes
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Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Mountain View Christian School 1.1 miles Private PK-12
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School 2.6 miles Private PK-6
New River Primary School 2.7 miles Public PK-2
New River Intermediate School 2.7 miles Public 3-5
Fayette Institute Of Technology 2.7 miles Public 9-12
Oak Hill High School 2.9 miles Public 9-12 D-
Oak Hill Middle School 2.9 miles Public 6-8 C-

Mountain View Christian School

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School

Distance: 2.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-6

New River Primary School

Distance: 2.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-2

New River Intermediate School

Distance: 2.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 3-5

Fayette Institute Of Technology

Distance: 2.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

Oak Hill High School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

D-

Oak Hill Middle School

Distance: 2.9 miles

Type Public

Grades: 6-8

C-

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Local area information for Scarbro, WV 25917

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Scarbro, WV 25917

This community’s employment is highest in the healthcare practitioners and construction industries. The area’s overall household expenses are below the national average.

82° July
Hottest Average Month
21° January
Coldest Average Month
907 Total Households in Area
-2.1% Increase in population since the year 2010
18%
of households
have children
31 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Scarbro, WV 25917

Scarbro, WV 25917 has a population of 2,191 people in 907 households with a median age of 48.7 years old.

-2.1%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
889
Total households as of 2010
1%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 48.7 years old. The smallest percentage group is 65-74 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 91%
Black 3%
Hispanic <1%
Other <1%
Native American <1%
Asian <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 91%, followed by Black at 3%, Hispanic at <1%, and Other at <1%.

Economics
for Scarbro, WV 25917

46 /sq mi
Population Density
$49,143 /yr
Median Household Income
$0
Median Sales Price
31 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 $50-74,999k representing 21.23% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 89%
  • Walk or Bike 7%
  • Work from Home 4%
  • Public Transit 0%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 813 77%
Vacant 143 14%
Rented 95 9%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 78%
Blue Collar 22%

Family & Education Facts
for Scarbro, WV 25917

48.7 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

43.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 42%
Some High School 24%
Some College 17%
Graduate Degree 7%
Bachelors Degree 7%
Associates Degree 2%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 42.16% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

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18% of households have children

Weather
for Scarbro, WV 25917

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 82° F in July to a low of 21° F in January

82° July
Hottest Average Month
21° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
21°
40°
Feb
23°
44°
Mar
30°
53°
Apr
39°
64°
May
48°
73°
Jun
56°
79°
Jul
60°
82°
Aug
59°
81°
Sep
52°
76°
Oct
41°
65°
Nov
32°
54°
Dec
25°
44°

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