Welcome to 421 South George Street located in the South Charles Town Residential Historic District offering easy walkability to downtown Charles Town. Circa 1868, this lovely center hall Colonial home with a timeless presence, featuring 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, offers a gracious and light filled interior sited on a spacious .48 acre fenced yard lovingly landscaped with flowing garden beds and shady walkways under the trees. Renovations to this home from 2021-2024 include a new standing seam metal roof, gutters and downspouts, new wood shutters and new fencing around the property. Updated infrastructure includes a new furnace, 250 gallon oil tank, hot water heater, dishwasher, and two chimneys relined with wood stove inserts installed. The welcoming front façade with the large columned wrap around porch provides generous exterior living space for relaxing and enjoyment. A stunning front entry door, framed with striking multiple paned sidelights and transom, presents to a gracious center hall foyer accessing the main level living spaces and the beautiful front staircase with a carved solid wood newel post and banister. Hardwood flooring, original molding, 6” + base molding, chair rail and 10’+ ceilings run throughout the main level rooms. The spacious living room boasts a relined working fireplace with a wood stove insert and mantle, bay window and French doors to the rear yard and patio. Adjacent is the light filled front parlor or study for separate seating and activity from the living room. The formal dining room with kitchen adjacency, offers a natural light filled room during the day and cozy evening atmosphere with the relined fireplace with a wood stove insert. The kitchen with stainless steel appliances, glass front cabinets and pantry makes meal preparation and access easy with adjacency to the dining room and a sunny breakfast room also with wall mounted glass front cabinetry. Completing the main level is a guest half bath and egress to the two story back porch providing covered access to the kitchen and breakfast room. An adjacent patio offers quiet exterior space for relaxing and gardening. Convenient rear entry to the house is from the private paved driveway off the alley. The second level can be reached by the grand front staircase or the back staircase common to homes of this era. Architectural features of hardwood floors, original moldings, large windows and closed fireplaces with mantles complement the second level. A large primary bedroom provides a tranquil retreat with an en-suite sitting room or office and full bathroom with a ball and claw tub with a shower head. Adjacent to the primary bedroom is access to the second level sleeping porch overlooking the landscaped rear yard. Two other large bedrooms with closed fireplaces and a tiled guest bathroom with separate tub and shower stall complete the second level. The fourth bedroom with hardwood floors and adjacent sitting room resides on the third level with the unfinished attic area providing generous storage space. The laundry area, utilities and storage area are located on the unfinished lower level. Charles Town with a vibrant sense of neighborhood welcomes you to the community and enjoyment of the surrounding areas, seasonal farmers markets, our history, the arts, numerous outdoor activities and the Harpers Ferry National Park. Commuter routes to VA and MD are easily accessible. Schedule your private tour of this lovely welcoming historic home!
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
421 S George St, Charles Town, WV 25414
4beds
3,586sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1868
0.48 Acres Lot
$520,500 Zestimate®
$146/sqft
$2,627 Estimated rent
Home value
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Guest half bathBack staircaseGrand front staircaseLarge windowsLandscaped rear yardGracious center hall foyerTranquil retreat
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Listed by:
Robin Huyett Thomas 703-475-3673,
Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Michelle Hodos
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: WVJF2013290
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Attached Bathroom, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 15
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 12
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 133 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 7
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Chair Rail, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Laundry
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 16
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 13
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Galley, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower, 9'+ Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Hung, Screens, Wood Frames
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Concrete
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Decorative, Flue for Stove, Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,078
- Total interior livable area: 3,586 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,586
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.48 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Landscaped, Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 03 3001000000000
- Zoning: 101
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stucco
- Foundation: Permanent, Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1868
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: Pool
Location
- Region: Charles Town
- Subdivision: Charles Town Corporation
- Municipality: Charles Town
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/11/2025 | Sold | $525,000+2.9%$146/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #WVJF2013290 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2025 | Contingent | $510,000$142/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVJF2013290 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $510,000+28.8%$142/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #WVJF2013290 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2018 | Listing removed | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Greentree Associates of Shepherdstown, Inc. #1009979394 Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,800$1/sqft |
Source: Greentree Associates of Shepherdstown, Inc. #1009979394 Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2018 | Sold | $396,000-3.4%$110/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/3/2018 | Pending sale | $410,000$114/sqft |
Source: Blackwell Property Mangement, LLC #1002023568 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2018 | Price change | $410,000-2.4%$114/sqft |
Source: Blackwell Property Mangement, LLC #1002023568 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2018 | Listed for sale | $419,900-11.6%$117/sqft |
Source: Blackwell Property Mangement, LLC #1002023568 Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2018 | Listing removed | $475,000$132/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #JF10081437 Report a problem | ||
| 10/26/2017 | Listed for sale | $475,000$132/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #JF10081437 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,389 +4.3% | $244,000 +5.6% |
| 2024 | $3,248 +0.1% | $231,000 |
| 2023 | $3,245 +6.6% | $231,000 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $3,045 | $213,200 +6.2% |
| 2021 | -- | $200,700 +2.3% |
| 2020 | -- | $196,100 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $2,423 +13.3% | $193,100 +12.9% |
| 2018 | $2,138 -0.5% | $171,100 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $2,149 -6.9% | $172,600 -7.3% |
| 2016 | $2,308 +3.2% | $186,100 +3.7% |
| 2015 | $2,236 +7.6% | $179,500 +6.2% |
| 2014 | $2,078 +47.1% | $169,100 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $1,412 | $166,200 +24.3% |
| 2012 | $1,412 -3.3% | $133,700 +2.5% |
| 2011 | $1,460 +3.4% | $130,500 |
| 2010 | $1,412 -11.5% | $130,500 -13.9% |
| 2009 | $1,596 -11.9% | $151,600 -9.5% |
| 2008 | $1,812 +22.1% | $167,500 +22.4% |
| 2007 | $1,483 -8.4% | $136,800 |
| 2006 | $1,619 -4.2% | $136,800 -0.1% |
| 2005 | $1,690 | $136,980 +45.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $94,260 |
| 2003 | -- | $94,260 -0.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,380 +0.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $94,140 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 25414
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wright Denny Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Charles Town Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Charles Town
- High: Washington
- District: Jefferson 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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