460 Woodrow Branch Rd · Marlinton, WV 24954

$99,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,344 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 40 Days on market

Built 1960

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Why this score? — see what drove the B- grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +27.3/30.0
• DSCR +9.5/10.0
• Appreciation +8.5/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• 1% rule +6.1/10.0
• Livability +3.1/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0

Listing remarks

The exterior features durable vinyl siding & a metal roof, while the interior offers 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, & a versatile laundry/office space. Warm & inviting, the home showcases knotty pine accents, brick details, & high-quality paneling throughout. Replacement windows and a newer furnace--under warranty through 2029--provide comfort and efficiency during the colder months. Relax on the front or back porch with your morning coffee & take in the peaceful surroundings. Property also includes several apple trees & a small field, perfect for chickens or even a cow-ideal for those interested in a bit of mini farming. Enjoy easy access to nearby recreational a

Key facts

• Durable vinyl siding
• Metal roof
• Brick details

Tags

• DURABLE VINYL SIDING
• METAL ROOF
• LAUNDRY OFFICE SPACE
• KNOTTY PINE ACCENTS
• BRICK DETAILS
• HIGH QUALITY PANELING

Property features AI

Finance

• HOA & community: Fishing nearby

Exterior

• Utilities: Spring water source; Propane utilities
• Home design: Residential property
• Construction: Block foundation; Metal roof; Rubber roof
• Exterior features: Front porch

Interior

• Kitchen: Refrigerator; Oven; Laminate countertops
• Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Laminate; Vinyl
• Bathrooms: 1 full bathroom
• Heating & cooling: Floor furnace heating; Ceiling fan cooling; No central air
• Interior features: Ceiling fans; Laminate countertops; Window treatments; Refrigerator; Oven

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $289 ($3k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $100k).
• Recommended offer: $97k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 61/100 on livability (#208 in WV) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+; Watch: amenities F, commute F, employment F.
• Pocahontas County Schools (rural): math 31% / reading 39% proficiency, ranked #19 of 55 in WV (top 34%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Marlinton Elementary School (math 37% / reading 42%, grade F, #108 of 377 statewide, top 33%, 203 students, 0% FRL); Pocahontas County High School (math 22% / reading 42%, grade F, #55 of 110 statewide, top 59%, 278 students, 0% FRL) — zoned schools average 0% FRL vs 53% district-wide (53 pts lower); this property's tenant base skews higher-income than the district average.
• Market conditions: 50 active listings in the ZIP; 2 units permitted in Pocahontas County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $8k of equity ($688 loan paydown + $7k appreciation (7.1% local appreciation)).
• Pocahontas County population projected at -18% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (7.1% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $28k cash investment doubles in ~3 years — after that, you're playing with house money.
• By year 5, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$35k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 40 days — a 3% lower offer ($97k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Risks & watch-outs

• Climate carrying-cost: major flood risk — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $96,515 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 40 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1960 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
4. Schools are F-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
5. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
6. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
7. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.11% ✓
• Cap rate: 9.78%
• Cash-on-cash: 12.45%
• DSCR: 1.55
• GRM: 7.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

7.09% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 27.9%
• Equity multiple: 2.93×
• Total profit: $53,668
• Equity at exit: $69,545

10-year hold

• IRR: 25.4%
• Equity multiple: 6.10×
• Total profit: $142,066
• Equity at exit: $132,647

Cash invested: $27,860 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State West Virginia: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+22
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Landlord-favorable; preempted; minimal protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 24954

• Home prices YoY: 2.8%
• Active inventory: 50
• Price-to-rent: 7.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,103 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$522
• Tax from tax record: −$19 /mo · $231/yr
• Insurance: −$41
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$232
• Net cashflow: $289

Break-even live

Break-even rent $737

Max offer price $99,500

Occupancy floor 69%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $24,875
• Closing costs: $2,985
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-05-12
   status Pending
2. 2026-04-01
   listed $99,500 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast WV · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $231 · $19/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $587 · $49/mo
• Expected delta: +$356/yr (+$30/mo · 154.2%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 73% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 1/10 Low 7 d/yr ≥86°F today · 20 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 2/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 1/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 0 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,239
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,574
• − Property taxes: −$231
• − Insurance: −$498
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,059
• − Management: −$1,059
• − Depreciation: −$2,895
• Taxable income: $1,924
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$462
• After-tax cash flow: $3,007/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Pocahontas County Schools
• NCES district ID: 5401140
• Math proficiency: 31% ▼ -4.00%
• Reading proficiency: 39% ▼ -1.00%
• Median HH income: $35,035
• Composite: 28.89/100
• National rank: #6640
• State rank: #19 of 55 in WV

Livability — Marlinton

• Score: 61/100
• State rank: #208
• US rank: #18353

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment F Housing C Health & safety F User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Population (ZIP): 2,973

Population outlook (Pocahontas County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 8,115 people
• By 2030: 7,797 · -3.9%
• By 2040: 7,149 · -11.9%
• By 2050: 6,639 · -18.2%
• By 2075: 6,002 · -26.0%
• By 2100: 5,379 · -33.7%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (96%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 96% Two or more races 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Italian 10% Serbian 3% Iranian 2%
• Foreign-born: 1%
• Languages at home: 99% English-only · Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Pocahontas

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+50.3) · D 23.8% · R 74.1% · Other 2.2%
• 2008→2024 swing: -37.6pp toward R · 2008: -12.7pp · 2024: -50.3pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+50.3 2020: R+46.1 2016: R+42.8 2012: R+24.5 2008: R+12.7

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 7.09%
• Current HPI: 261.6948
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-12 Pending — GVBOR
• 2026-04-01 Listed $99,500 GVBOR

Property tax history

+33.0%/yr

Latest (2025): $231 · +7.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.