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For sale by owner
  • $279,900

    306 20th St SE, Charleston, WV 25304

    3beds
    2,634sqft
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    $1,897/mo
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    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
    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. We have paperwork to show home is not in a flood zone!
    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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      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

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Listed for sale$279,900+26.1%$106/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        6/14/2023Sold$222,000-1.3%$84/sqft
        Source: KVBR #263774 Report a problem
        4/27/2023Pending sale$225,000$85/sqft
        Source: KVBR #263774 Report a problem
        4/24/2023Listed for sale$225,000+41.5%$85/sqft
        Source: KVBR #263774 Report a problem
        2/25/2021Sold$159,000-11.2%$60/sqft
        Source: KVBR #237162 Report a problem
        10/20/2020Pending sale$179,000$68/sqft
        Source: KVBR #237162 Report a problem
        9/23/2020Price change$179,000-3.5%$68/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        8/3/2020Price change$185,500-5.7%$70/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        2/26/2020Listed for sale$196,800-4.4%$75/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        8/9/2019Price change$205,900-6.4%$78/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        3/21/2019Price change$219,900-2.7%$83/sqft
        Source: Re/Max Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        10/15/2018Price change$225,900-0.7%$86/sqft
        Source: Re/Max Real Estate Unlimited #237162 Report a problem
        7/16/2018Price change$227,500-5.2%$86/sqft
        Source: Family First Realty #225395 Report a problem
        4/16/2018Listed for sale$240,000-2%$91/sqft
        Source: Family First Realty #225395 Report a problem
        10/1/2017Price change$245,000-2.8%$93/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem
        8/8/2017Listed for sale$252,000$96/sqft
        Source: Owner Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Kanawha City

        Getting around

        10 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        19 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

        GreatSchools rating
        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.

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