Listing for Poor Mountain Property Sale.
Deeded Acreage 30.885 acres. Estimated Acreage is 31.31 acres!
0 Poor Mountain Road
Salem, VA 24153
The Jurisdiction is Roanoke County.
Not in a Floodplain.
Zoning: Agricultural/Rural Preserve.
Conservation.
Up for grabs is 30.885 acres of Mountain Land.
Here’s a chance to own a view that Millionaires long to own. See for yourself why Roanoke Times Newspaper article dated 07/11/2004 calls Poor Mountain the NICEST VIEW IN ROANOKE. What if you owned what is likely the HIGHEST SPOT an individual can buy in Roanoke? Poor Mountain is the highest elevation in Roanoke. This land for sale features possibly THE MOST UNMOLESTED view in all of Roanoke! On a clear day, one can stand on this property and literally see mountain ranges in West Virginia (adjacent state)! Again, see ANOTHER STATE AWAY. Plant your telescope and look skyward at a spot with zero light pollution. Via telescope in daylight, look into downtown Roanoke or nearby cities.
Some of the most Gorgeous Sunrises and Sunsets in the Valley!! The Highest Concentration on earth of the rare Piratebush is on Poor Mountain. Imagine a Heaven’s Eye View looking down at swirling hawks. Imagine no more. There are Excellent quote/unquote neighbors, but they are far away. In 7 years of owning this property, not once have we been on the property and ever saw another human. This could be a great place for a future residence, offgrid cabin, Air BNB, Hunter’s Club, heirloom recreational spot, etc. There are rock overlooks, natural deer/bear trails, unique stones everywhere for making pavers, walls, stone formations, etc. Metal detect on your own property for relics. Indians would have “conquered” this highest elevation in Roanoke moons ago. Smart Phones work on the entire property. Drive to Your Camping spot. Wildlife Galore.
Sit and get a CLEAR HEAD of Inspiration for writing, brainstorming, creating, drawing/painting, organizing, praying, meditating.
There are friendly, non-aggressive, skittish Black Bears, deer EVERYWHERE, eagles, owls, hawks, etc.
A rich mixture of beautiful flowers, ferns, pine trees, etc.
Offers have increased over the years, so pounce before we change our minds and keep this in the family.
Literally the day after we bought the property, we were contacted by interested buyers! Neighbors have inquired, etc. We have turned down offers, but we are too busy to enjoy this land. So, THIS CANVAS IS FOR YOUR CREATION.
Taxes have been very low (under one hundred a year) as it is in Conservation Status until you decide to build.
Since 2020 especially, More and More Preppers and otherwise, etc. are wanting IN THE MOUNTAINS.
In 9 years, we have not even come close to exploring the estimated 31.31 acreage.
On a clear day, you peer into West Virginia, whose motto is “Almost Heaven.” So, from this property, you can see ALMOST HEAVEN.
Unique Property Investment. Healthy hikes, foraging, fresh air, mountain climbing for the outdoors enthusiast, great spots for camping, own your very own natural shooting range (archery, etc.). A Hunter's dream! A 4-wheeling and dirtbike paradise!
Often this property is 13 degrees cooler than the valley. Even on hot days, there is a cool a/c breeze. Ahhhhh.
The Mountains are Calling, and YOU MUST GO.
Your Legacy Awaits: This property is more than just a piece of land; it's a blank canvas waiting for your masterpiece. Discover the marvel of 0 Poor Mountain Road and see for yourself why it's a place like no other.