




1789 Helmick Rock Rd, Mathias, WV, 26812
About This Home
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!
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1940
Materials
- Foundation: Block,Wood,Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Metal
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Features
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,120
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Heat Pump,Central
- Cooling features: None,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,120
- Total interior livable area: 1,120 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 02 366000400000000
- Zoning: 101
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1 Acres
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Hail
- Hurricane
- Landslide
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Winter Weather
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across West Virginia Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,309 | $15,708 |
| Home Insurance * | $105 | $1,260 |
| Property Taxes | $334 | $4,008 |
| Electricity | $181 | $2,178 |
| Total | $1,929 | $23,148 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
West Virginia FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-13 | Contingent | $259,000 |
| 2026-06-29 | Price change | $259,000 |
| 2026-05-29 | Listed for sale | $265,000 |
| 2022-06-16 | Sold | $210,000 |
| 2022-05-27 | Contingent | $212,500 |
| 2022-05-23 | Listed for sale | $212,500 |
| 2020-10-13 | Sold | $129,900 |
| 2009-10-22 | Sold | $39,500 |
