Sweat equity opportunity in a convenient Martinsburg location! Welcome to 405 Porter Avenue, a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offering original hardwood floors, a remodeled kitchen, and a flat, fenced backyard. The updated kitchen features Corian countertops, a large center island, and a spacious walk-in pantry, giving the home a strong functional centerpiece. Additional highlights include a welcoming front porch, unfinished basement for storage or future possibilities, and a screened-in balcony off one of the upper rear bedrooms. Located near downtown Martinsburg with convenient access to I-81, shopping, restaurants, and commuter routes, this property offers charm, practicality, and potential at an approachable price point. Whether you are looking for a home to personalize or a value-add opportunity, 405 Porter Avenue is ready for its next chapter.
Under contract
Price cut: $15K (7/13)
$175,000
405 Porter Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
3beds
1,524sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$1,140/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
4,673 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large center islandFlat fenced backyardRemodeled kitchenWelcoming front porchUpdated kitchenOriginal hardwood floorsCorian countertops
- 53 days |
- 828 |
- 42 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jim Hafer 304-279-6320,
Berkshire Hathaway Homeservices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: WVBE2051882
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 700
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Cooktop, Washer, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Built-in Features, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Upgraded Countertops
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished,Interior Entry,Connecting Stairway,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,224
- Total interior livable area: 1,524 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,524
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4,673 Square Feet
- Features: Level, Rear Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 06 13038000000000
- Zoning: 101
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Other
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Average
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Broadband, Cable, Satellite Internet Service, DSL, Other Internet Service
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Martinsburg
- Municipality: City Of Martinsburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $59,460
- Annual tax amount: $926
- Date on market: 6/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Bank Portfolio,FHA 203(k)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,494/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Contingent | $175,000$115/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #WVBE2051882 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2026 | Price change | $175,000-7.9%$115/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVBE2051882 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000$125/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVBE2051882 Report a problem | ||
| 6/23/2026 | Pending sale | $190,000$125/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVBE2051882 Report a problem | ||
| 6/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $190,000+288.5%$125/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVBE2051882 Report a problem | ||
| 7/25/1991 | Sold | $48,900$32/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $926 +0.9% | $59,460 +1.6% |
| 2024 | $918 -0.1% | $58,500 +2.4% |
| 2023 | $919 +13.3% | $57,120 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $811 | $53,460 +5.8% |
| 2021 | -- | $50,520 +4.6% |
| 2020 | -- | $48,300 +3.9% |
| 2019 | $714 -0.8% | $46,500 -0.8% |
| 2018 | $720 +1.8% | $46,860 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $707 +0.9% | $45,720 +1.6% |
| 2016 | $701 -0.3% | $45,000 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $703 +18% | $44,220 +18.3% |
| 2014 | $596 -29% | $37,380 +3% |
| 2013 | $839 | $36,300 -32.4% |
| 2012 | $839 +0.4% | $53,700 -1.5% |
| 2011 | $836 -1% | $54,540 -4.8% |
| 2010 | $844 -12.6% | $57,300 -18.8% |
| 2009 | $966 +1.4% | $70,560 |
| 2008 | $952 -0.1% | $70,560 +0.7% |
| 2007 | $954 +14.6% | $70,080 +18.8% |
| 2006 | $832 +50.3% | $58,980 +58.8% |
| 2005 | $553 | $37,140 +15.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $32,160 +4.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $30,780 +13.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $27,180 |
| 2001 | -- | $27,180 |
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Neighborhood: 25401
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Rosemont Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-3Distance: 0.4 mi
- 5/10Martinsburg South Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.6 mi
- 6/10Martinsburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Berkeley County Schools
Source: Bright 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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