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Enjoy The Mountains, Not The Maintenance

The Pines Community is designed by Blackwater Ridge for active 55+ adults looking for the experience of living in the Canaan Valley region without the stress of home upkeep. Join our community today to focus on connecting with the area and your neighbors.

One of the villas at The Pines Community. Each villa has two units joined at the garage. A brick house with a gabled roof and a manicured lawn with trees and shrubs, set against a backdrop of dense green forest.
Mom loves the quad and the Pines. We are thrilled to recommend this place. If you are thinking about it, go take a look. It is really , really nice. The whole atmosphere there is great. I cannot recommend it enough!
— Diana

Amenities

All Maintenance Covered

We handle all repairs and upkeep, including your appliances.

A person working on the roof of a house, standing on an extension ladder against the house's eaves, with tools and a backpack, under a partly cloudy sky. Blackwater Ridge covers all of your maintenance needs on campus.

Lawn Care and Snow Removal Included

Live on the mountains with the beauty Tucker County, WV has to offer.

Routine lawn care and all snow removal, even your sidewalks. Trash service is also provided along with access to our campus amenities.

Simple Equity Agreements

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You maintain a set equity in your home and pay a monthly maintenance fee to eliminate all the headaches of home ownership.

Home Options

“Quads”

Condo Living

Type
4 Single-Story Units per Building

Size
2 Bedroom, approximately 940 sq. ft.

Description
A private 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo with everything that you need. Full kitchen, living room, storage closet, covered front porch, laundry, back yard, and more. All appliances included. 

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“Villas”

Duplex Privacy

Type
Duplex Units

Size
2 Bedroom with Garage, approximately 1,350 sq. ft.

Description
Spread out with a large living room and your private back patio in this 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa. Complete with garage and full laundry room these units provide ample space while still being easy to maintain. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, book a tour with us.

  • The Pines community is set up on equity agreements for the condos and villas. Per the terms of the agreement, Blackwater Ridge provides all maintenance, insurance, lawn care, snow removal, and more. The resident invests in the unit upfront and pays a small monthly maintenance fee. Over the course of living in the unit, the equity reduces until it hits a baseline threshold. The resident will be paid back the equity remaining in the unit upon moving to another property or death.

  • Yes, The Pines at Blackwater Ridge is designed for adults aged 55 and older who are looking for independent living without the stress of home upkeep.

  • No, The Pines does not have minimum or maximum income requirements. Residents invest through and equity agreement and pay a monthly maintenance fee.

  • All The Pines units are built on one-level floor plans with manageable layouts for residents of all ages and abilities. Units can also be altered through upgrades and additions requested by new residents.

  • Blackwater Ridge handles all repairs and upkeep including appliances, routine lawn care, all snow removal (even your sidewalks), and trash service. Residents also have access to all campus amenities.

  • Each unit in The Pines has unique features, so pricing varies. Condos start at $170,000 and villas start at $250,000. Monthly maintenance fees are $200 for condos and $275 for villas.

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