Grafton, West Virginia holds a distinction few towns can claim: it’s the birthplace of Mother’s Day. Anna Jarvis organized the first formal Mother’s Day service here on May 10, 1908, at Andrews Methodist Episcopal Church, in memory of her own mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis, who had spent decades caring for the sick and wounded on both sides of the Civil War. That original church now stands as the International Mother’s Day Shrine, a National Historic Landmark drawing visitors each May. On 5.01 acres of that same historic ground, a three-bedroom home at 639 Burns Farm Rd now sits with genuine creek frontage, listed at $239,000.
Genuine Single-Level Living, Built for Comfort
Built in 1999, this 1,620-square-foot home keeps all three bedrooms, both full bathrooms, and every main living space entirely on one level — no stairs to navigate anywhere in the home. A cathedral, vaulted ceiling opens up the 251-square-foot living room, and skylights bring in natural light throughout. The primary bedroom and two additional bedrooms are all generously sized, and a formal dining room sits alongside the kitchen, both finished in laminate flooring. Central heating pairs with a heat pump and central air for genuine year-round comfort.
Perfect Sun Exposure on 5 Creekside Acres
The listing’s headline feature says it plainly: perfect sun exposure defines this property. The 5.01-acre lot mixes wooded, level, sloped, and cleared sections, with a stream running directly through it. A private yard, covered porch, and deck give the home multiple outdoor spaces to take in the setting, and parking accommodates three or more vehicles with garage space included.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, with a water filter system already installed, and the property runs on a septic tank. Electric service runs at 200 amps, with smoke detectors already in place for safety. Annual property taxes run $1,170, and the home was newly listed on September 12, 2026.
The Numbers
| Price | $239,000 ($148/sq ft) |
| Location | 639 Burns Farm Rd, Grafton, WV 26354 |
| Home Size | 1,620 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 2 full |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres, wooded and cleared |
| Year Built | 1999 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well with filter / septic tank |
| Heating / Cooling | Central, heat pump / central air |
| Waterfront | Stream/creek |
| Parking | Garage + 3+ vehicle spaces |
| Annual Taxes | $1,170 |
Why Grafton
Grafton sits in Taylor County at the confluence of the Tygart Valley River, carrying deep Civil War and railroad history alongside its identity as the birthplace of Mother’s Day. Beyond the International Mother’s Day Shrine, the town offers the National Cemetery, one of only two established during the Civil War, and easy access to the Tygart Valley River and surrounding rolling hills. For a buyer looking for genuine single-level living with real creek frontage, in a town carrying one of the most recognized origin stories in American history, Grafton offers both comfort and meaning.
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