This is a log cabin in Morgantown, West Virginia that the listing calls 200 years old. Zillow shows 1815 as the year built. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 960 square feet of living space on 0.95 acres, with a creek running past.
Curb Appeal
The cabin sits back in the trees behind a little stone bridge and a rail. It has a metal roof, a log upper level, and a covered porch with a lattice skirt. Laurel and spruce crowd in around it.
- Log cabin, built 1815
- Metal roof
- Two levels
- Covered porch
- Stone bridge and rail at the walk
The Creek
The listing says a creek lazily goes by the property, and Zillow tags it as waterfront. The photos show a shallow, rocky stream with moss-covered boulders under the trees.
- Creek on the property
- Waterfront view tag
- Rocky stream bed
Trees and Seclusion
The listing names laurel, Norwood spruce, and other trees. It says the lot takes on a treehouse feel in spring and summer, and that it is secluded but only minutes from the interstate and Morgantown.
- Laurel and Norway spruce
- Treehouse feel in spring and summer
- Minutes from the interstate and Morgantown
- 0.95 acres, irregular lot
Layout
The cabin has two levels, with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Zillow lists 960 square feet of finished living space and 1,390 square feet of total building area. The listing does not say what makes up the difference.
Zillow also lists a walk-out basement with concrete walls, and interior-access-only attic space. The side photo shows a concrete block lower level under the logs.
- 2 bedrooms
- 1 full bath
- 960 square feet living area
- 1,390 square feet total building area
- Walk-out concrete basement
- Attic, interior access only
Heat and Cooling
A new furnace went in during 2025. Heat is forced air on propane. For summer, the listing relies on ceiling fans and windows.
- New furnace, 2025
- Forced air, propane
- Ceiling fans
Water and Waste
The home has city water. The listing says the property has an incinerator in place of a normal septic system, so a buyer should ask exactly how that works.
- City water
- Incinerator instead of septic
- Electric on the property
Schools
Zillow lists Mountainview Elementary (PK-5) at 6.1 miles, South Middle School (6-8) at 6 miles, and Morgantown High School (9-12) at 6.8 miles. The listing data names Ridgedale Elementary, Suncrest Middle, and Morgantown High as the assigned schools.
- Mountainview Elementary, PK-5, 6.1 miles, GreatSchools 5
- South Middle School, 6-8, 6 miles, GreatSchools 10
- Morgantown High School, 9-12, 6.8 miles, GreatSchools 8
Taxes and Estimates
Property tax is listed at $236 a year, on an assessed value of $70,300. Zillow’s rent estimate is $1,366 a month. There is no Zestimate for this one.
- Tax assessed value $70,300
- Annual tax $236
- Rent estimate $1,366 a month
It sold for $79,900 in April 2026, then came back on the market in June at $130,000. The price dropped to $110,000 in August and to $99,000 in September, which is about $103 a square foot. It has been on Zillow for 106 days. This one suits someone who wants a small, old log home near a creek and does not mind doing some checking on the waste system first.
Full Listing Description
This cozy cabin is a unique 200 year old log home, tucked away on a secluded piece of land where a creek lazily goes by. Surrounded by laurel, Norwood spruce, and other trees, the property takes on a treehouse feel come spring and summer.
A new furnace, installed in 2025, brings warmth and comfort through the colder months, while fans and windows keep things cool and breezy for summer. The home has city water, and the property is equipped with an incinerator in place of a normal septic system.
The property is peaceful seclusion paired with easy access to everyday life. Conveniently located just minutes from the interstate and Morgantown.