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Sold for $167,500
$167,500
454 Kensington Ave, Star City, WV 26505
1beds
1,030sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
8,000 Square Feet Lot
$194,800 Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$1,279 Estimated rent
Home value
$194,800
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JULIE MILLS 304-290-9952,
J.S. WALKER ASSOCIATES,
LAURA TIGHE,
J.S. WALKER ASSOCIATES
Bought with:
DENISE EVERSON, WV0030335
EXP REALTY, LLC
Source: NCWV REIN,MLS#: 10159886
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
Kitchen
- Features: Dining Area
Living room
- Features: Wood/Coal Stove
Basement
- Level: Basement
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Concrete
- Basement: Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Garage Access,Concrete
- Attic: None
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,680
- Total interior livable area: 1,030 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,030
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, On Street, 3+ Cars
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Other
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
- Waterfront features: None
Lot
- Size: 8,000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 160 x 50
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Parcel number: 3110000202950001/02940000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Block, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Other
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200 Amps
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Playground, Shopping/Mall, Medical Facility, Public Transportation, Other
- Subdivision: Star City
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Star City
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $138,900
- Annual tax amount: $895
- Date on market: 6/6/2025
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $167,500-16.2%$163/sqft |
Source:  NCWV REIN #10159886 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Contingent | $199,900$194/sqft |
Source: NCWV REIN #10159886 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+566.3%$194/sqft |
Source: NCWV REIN #10159886 Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2003 | Sold | $30,000$29/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $835 -1% | $83,340 -0.9% |
| 2024 | $844 -0.3% | $84,120 |
| 2023 | $846 +5.6% | $84,120 +1.5% |
| 2022 | $801 | $82,860 -0.9% |
| 2021 | -- | $83,580 -0.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $83,640 -0.9% |
| 2019 | $831 -0.3% | $84,360 |
| 2018 | $834 +0.9% | $84,360 +1% |
| 2017 | $826 +0.9% | $83,520 +1.1% |
| 2016 | $819 | $82,620 -0.9% |
| 2015 | $819 +2.5% | $83,340 +2.4% |
| 2014 | $799 +43.4% | $81,360 +14.9% |
| 2013 | $557 | $70,800 +8.2% |
| 2012 | $557 +76.3% | $65,460 +46.8% |
| 2011 | $316 -3.5% | $44,580 -0.7% |
| 2010 | $327 -0.1% | $44,880 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $328 +119.1% | $45,360 +679.4% |
| 2006 | $150 -1.6% | $5,820 |
| 2005 | $152 | $5,820 |
| 2004 | -- | $5,820 +340.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $1,320 |
| 2002 | -- | $1,320 |
| 2001 | -- | $1,320 |
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Neighborhood: 26505
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Suncrest Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 9/10Suncrest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 7/10Morgantown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Suncrest Elementary
- Middle: Suncrest Middle
- High: Morgantown High
- District: Monongalia
Source: NCWV REIN. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- West Virginia
- Monongalia County
- Star City
- 26505
- 454 Kensington Ave
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