Charming two-story Colonial-style home situated on a desirable corner lot in Charleston's Edgewood neighborhood. This spacious home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a formal dining room, a large living room, and a den/office. Conveniently located within walking distance to Cato Park, you can golf, hike, bike, swim, picnic, play soccer, and play frisbee. Additionally, shopping, dining, and hospitals are only minutes away. There is also a detached two-car garage with an efficiency apartment above—perfect for visiting family and friends, or potential rental income.
For sale
$290,000
305 Swarthmore Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
3beds
1,951sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$280,700 Zestimate®
$149/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Detached two-car garageDesirable corner lotFormal dining room
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Scott Jones,
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central 304-201-7653
Source: KVBR,MLS#: 284921
Originating MLS: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Primary Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 23.04x11.06
Bedroom 2
- Description: Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.08x11.06
Bedroom 3
- Description: Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Dimensions: 11.07x11.05
Den
- Description: Den
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23.06x7.08
Dining room
- Description: Dining Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 15.03x11.06
Family room
- Description: Family Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 13.09x11.05
Kitchen
- Description: Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 14.08x11.08
Living room
- Description: Living Room
- Level: Main
- Dimensions: 23.06x11.06
Heating
- Forced Air, Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Refrigerator
Features
- Separate/Formal Dining Room
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
- Windows: Insulated Windows
- Basement: Partial,Sump Pump
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,951 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Deck, Fence, Porch, Patio
- Fencing: Privacy,Yard Fenced
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 120013008000006001
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Two Story
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Frame, Plaster
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $149/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,901
- Date on market: 8/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 27 days
Estimated market value
$280,700
$267,000 - $295,000
$1,664/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000+225.8%$149/sqft |
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| 8/30/2000 | Sold | $89,000$46/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $479 | $49,800 |
| 2024 | $479 +9% | $49,800 +5.2% |
| 2023 | $440 | $47,340 +5.6% |
| 2022 | -- | $44,820 +12.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $39,960 |
| 2020 | -- | $39,960 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $636 +10.6% | $40,260 |
| 2018 | $575 +0.6% | $40,260 |
| 2017 | $571 +0.6% | $40,260 |
| 2016 | $568 +0.8% | $40,260 |
| 2015 | $563 +2.9% | $40,260 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $547 -6.4% | $39,840 -5.7% |
| 2013 | $585 | $42,240 -1% |
| 2012 | $585 -18.7% | $42,660 -16.7% |
| 2011 | $719 | $51,240 |
| 2010 | $719 -3.5% | $51,240 -1.6% |
| 2009 | $745 -0.8% | $52,080 |
| 2008 | $752 +2.8% | $52,080 +2.4% |
| 2007 | $731 -1.2% | $50,880 |
| 2006 | $740 +0.2% | $50,880 +0.2% |
| 2005 | $738 | $50,760 |
| 2004 | -- | $50,760 -1.3% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,420 |
| 2002 | -- | $51,420 +71.4% |
| 2001 | -- | $30,000 |
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Neighborhood: Edgewood
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Edgewood Elementary
- Middle: West Side
- High: Capital
Source: KVBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.



