A true piece of West Virginia history with timeless character and thoughtful modern updates. This distinctive 2,634-square-foot historic home was moved to its current location to make way for the West Virginia State Capitol Building, giving it a unique place in West Virginia history.
Located in desirable Kanawha City, this 3-bedroom, 3-bath home beautifully combines historic craftsmanship with modern comfort. Original character shines throughout with solid wood floors, 10-foot high ceilings, beautiful woodwork and expansive windows that fill the home with natural light.
The spacious main-level addition is a standout feature, offering 12-foot ceilings, central air conditioning and a full bathroom. This flexible space can serve as a generous family room, additional living area, or potential main-level primary suite. A walk-up attic provides even more usable space.
The home has been thoughtfully updated, including an updated kitchen with Samsung appliances, refinished hardwood floors, mini-split systems in all bedrooms, central AC in the addition, a whole-house humidifier and solar panels. The existing solar system benefits from grandfathered net-metering terms, providing a significant advantage over new solar installations under current rates. Recent utility history shows multiple months with zero grid electricity usage, and electric bills have averaged approximately $50 per month, including the utility service charge.
Outside, enjoy a low-maintenance yard and freshly painted porches in a quiet, established Kanawha City neighborhood. The location is ideal for walking, biking and running right from your front door, while the surrounding area features beautiful and substantially higher-value homes.
This is a rare opportunity to own a home with genuine West Virginia history, historic character, generous living space and the modern updates today’s buyers want.
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For sale by owner
$279,900
306 20th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304
3beds
2,634sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1923
4,792 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$106/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic craftsmanshipLow-maintenance yardCentral air conditioningWhole-house humidifierRefinished hardwood floorsBeautiful woodworkTimeless character
What the owner loves about this home
What we love most about this home is that it truly feels one of a kind. It’s a piece of West Virginia history. The home was moved to its current location to make way for the State Capitol Building, and it still has so much of the character that makes an older home special, from the beautiful hardwood floors and high ceilings to the oversized windows and natural light.
At the same time, we’ve worked to make it comfortable for modern living. The solar panels have been wonderful. For 8 months over the last year, our electric bill was only the service fee of approximately $15! We updated the kitchen, refinished the hardwood floors, added mini-splits to all of the bedrooms and central air to the addition, and added other conveniences like a whole-house humidifier.
We’ve also loved the neighborhood. It’s quiet and established, and we can walk, run or bike right from the house. The yard is easy to maintain, which means you can enjoy it without spending every weekend working on it.
More than anything, we’ve loved having the character and space of a historic home without giving up the everyday comforts we wanted. It has been a wonderful home for our family, and there really isn’t another house quite like it!
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Property Owner (304) 785-8918
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Gas
Cooling
- Central, Solar
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Garbage disposal, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Cable, Fireplace Insert, Smoke Alarm, Sump Pump
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,634 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Off-street, On-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,792 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 2013000100350000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Conventional
Materials
- Metal
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1923
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Charleston
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $106/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $203,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,961
- Date on market: 10/6/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,238/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $279,900+26.1%$106/sqft |
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| 6/14/2023 | Sold | $222,000-1.3%$84/sqft |
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| 4/27/2023 | Pending sale | $225,000$85/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $225,000+41.5%$85/sqft |
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| 2/25/2021 | Sold | $159,000-11.2%$60/sqft |
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| 10/20/2020 | Pending sale | $179,000$68/sqft |
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| 9/23/2020 | Price change | $179,000-3.5%$68/sqft |
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| 8/3/2020 | Price change | $185,500-5.7%$70/sqft |
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| 2/26/2020 | Listed for sale | $196,800-4.4%$75/sqft |
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| 8/9/2019 | Price change | $205,900-6.4%$78/sqft |
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| 3/21/2019 | Price change | $219,900-2.7%$83/sqft |
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| 10/15/2018 | Price change | $225,900-0.7%$86/sqft |
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| 7/16/2018 | Price change | $227,500-5.2%$86/sqft |
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| 4/16/2018 | Listed for sale | $240,000-2%$91/sqft |
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| 10/1/2017 | Price change | $245,000-2.8%$93/sqft |
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| 8/8/2017 | Listed for sale | $252,000$96/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,961 +6.3% | $121,860 +6.3% |
| 2024 | $1,844 +29.6% | $114,600 +5.7% |
| 2023 | $1,423 | $108,420 |
| 2022 | -- | $108,420 +4.6% |
| 2021 | -- | $103,680 |
| 2020 | -- | $103,680 -0.1% |
| 2019 | $1,638 +10.8% | $103,740 +0.2% |
| 2018 | $1,479 +0.6% | $103,560 |
| 2017 | $1,470 +0.6% | $103,560 |
| 2016 | $1,460 | $103,560 |
| 2015 | $1,460 +3.7% | $103,560 +1.1% |
| 2014 | $1,408 +11.9% | $102,480 +1.1% |
| 2013 | $1,259 | $101,400 +10.5% |
| 2012 | $1,259 +16.5% | $91,800 +19.3% |
| 2011 | $1,081 | $76,980 |
| 2010 | $1,081 -1.9% | $76,980 |
| 2009 | $1,102 -0.8% | $76,980 |
| 2008 | $1,111 +0.5% | $76,980 |
| 2007 | $1,106 -0.7% | $76,980 +0.5% |
| 2006 | $1,114 -0.4% | $76,620 -0.4% |
| 2005 | $1,118 | $76,920 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,920 +12.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $68,340 |
| 2002 | -- | $68,340 |
| 2001 | -- | $68,340 |
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Neighborhood: Kanawha City
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kanawha City
- Middle: Horace Mann
- High: Capital
Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




