Circa 1899 and beautifully preserved, 523 S George Street is a distinguished residence in the South Charles Town Historic District, offering exceptional walkability to downtown events, dining, and local hospitality. With its well-maintained stucco exterior, standing-seam metal roof, and stone foundation, the home presents timeless curb appeal paired with thoughtful modern updates. A full-width covered front porch with columned knee wall welcomes you to relax and enjoy the neighborhood charm. The impressive front entry door with multi-paned sidelights opens to a spacious foyer featuring a gas fireplace with a classic brick mantel and a gracious staircase with carved newel post and banister. Throughout the main and second levels, you’ll find rich architectural details including original woodwork and hardware, hardwood floors, crown molding, oversized baseboards, and soaring ceilings—10 feet on the main level and 9 feet upstairs. The main level offers beautifully proportioned living spaces designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The living room, accessed through large folding double doors, features a fireplace with wood pellet stove and a bright bay window flanked by additional matching windows for abundant natural light. The formal dining room showcases a third fireplace with wood-and-tile mantel and connects elegantly to both the foyer and breakfast room, creating ideal flow and symmetry. The light-filled kitchen includes vintage cabinetry with original hardware, wood countertops, double sink, recessed lighting, built-in glass-front storage, and new stove and refrigerator (2025). A screened porch just off the kitchen provides easy access to the backyard for seamless indoor-outdoor living. A guest bath and laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, the second level offers generous bedrooms, natural light, and excellent storage. The spacious primary suite includes a wood-burning fireplace and a private bath with walk-in shower, clawfoot soaking tub, double vanity, and ample cabinetry. A second bedroom of similar scale connects via double doors or hall access, while a third bedroom, guest bath, and linen closet complete the floor. The finished third level is a standout feature—bright and versatile with hardwood floors, wood wainscoting, high beamed ceiling, walk-in closet, and flexible open space ideal for a fourth bedroom, office, studio, or lounge. Additional highlights include an unfinished basement with utilities, sink, exterior access, and room for storage or workshop use. Rear alley access provides off-street parking, and the level fenced yard offers space for gardening and outdoor enjoyment. Key updates and features include: **New upgraded interior main electric panel and exterior electric panel installed April 2026 • Front porch roof replaced and new hidden gutters installed in 2025 • Main metal roof gutters installed in 2025. Main metal roof painted approximately five years ago. • Attic HVAC system (5 years old) • Hot water heater (3 years old) • Refrigerator and stove installed in 2025 • Classic wood shutters and standing-seam metal roofing on main and porch areas Located just minutes from downtown Charles Town, you’ll enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, the seasonal farmers market, arts and theater venues, and nearby Harpers Ferry’s outdoor recreation. Within walking distance to Jefferson Memorial Park offering tennis and pickle ball courts, pavilions, and a new community pool and pool house. Convenient commuter routes to Virginia and Maryland, plus MARC Train access, add everyday practicality. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing building in the Charles Town Residential Historic District, this home is a rare and harmonious blend of historic character and modern comfort.
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
523 S George St, Charles Town, WV 25414
4beds
3,353sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1899
0.25 Acres Lot
$529,800 Zestimate®
$158/sqft
$2,342 Estimated rent
Home value
$529,800
$503,000 - $562,000
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Spacious foyerWood countertopsWell-maintained stucco exteriorTimeless curb appealStone foundationBuilt-in glass-front storageStanding-seam metal roof
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Listed by:
Robin Huyett Thomas 703-475-3673,
Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Sherry Lee Santmyer 540-431-8101,
Hunt Country Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Kim Athey, WVS190300612
Samson Properties
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: WVJF2021732
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Crown Molding, Double Sink, Recessed Lighting, Lighting - Wall sconces, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Flooring - Dirt, Basement - Unfinished
- Level: Lower
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Bamboo, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Recessed Lighting, Built-in Features, Double Sink
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Crown Molding, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring - Wood
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Electric, Oil, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Dryer In Unit, Main Level, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Floor Plan - Traditional, Breakfast Area, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls
- Flooring: Hardwood, Bamboo, Vinyl, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s), Double Entry
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Double Hung, Wood Frames, Window Treatments
- Basement: Other,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Concrete,Connecting Stairway,Exterior Entry,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 5
- Fireplace features: Brick, Corner, Gas/Propane, Insert, Mantel(s), Flue for Stove, Wood Burning, Pellet Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,353
- Total interior livable area: 3,353 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,353
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Private, Off Street, On Street, Alley Access
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Rain Gutters, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wrought Iron,Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting, Downtown
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 03 3001700000000
- Zoning: 101
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1899
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Above Ground, Electricity Available, Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Main Entrance Lock, Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Charles Town
- Subdivision: Historic Charles Town
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Gravel, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/1/2026 | Sold | $530,000-3.6%$158/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #WVJF2021732 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 5/4/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 4/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 4/2/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 3/21/2026 | Contingent | $550,000$164/sqft |
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| 2/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000+39.2%$164/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2018 | Listing removed | $395,000$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/15/2018 | Price change | $395,000-2.5%$118/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/13/2018 | Listed for sale | $405,000+170%$121/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $150,000-58.2%$45/sqft |
Source:  Long & Foster Broker Feed #WVJF111848_100 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2012 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/10/2012 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 3/7/2012 | Sold | $359,000-5.3%$107/sqft |
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| 1/24/2012 | Pending sale | $379,000$113/sqft |
Source: Panosys Consulting LLC Report a problem | ||
| 4/4/2011 | Price change | $379,000-2.6%$113/sqft |
Source: Vflyer #JF7566105 Report a problem | ||
| 2/4/2011 | Listed for sale | $389,000$116/sqft |
Source: Panosys Consulting LLC #JF7384388 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2010 | Listing removed | $389,000$116/sqft |
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| 8/28/2010 | Listed for sale | $389,000$116/sqft |
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| 7/24/2010 | Listing removed | $389,000$116/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #JF7384388 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2010 | Price change | $389,000-2.5%$116/sqft |
Source: Panosys Consulting LLC #JF7384388 Report a problem | ||
| 11/8/2009 | Price change | $399,000-4.8%$119/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. #JF7017355 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/2009 | Price change | $419,000-4.8%$125/sqft |
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| 4/1/2009 | Price change | $439,900-10.2%$131/sqft |
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| 6/13/2008 | Listed for sale | $489,900$146/sqft |
Source: Long and Foster Real Estate #JF6767367 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,471 +5.2% | $249,900 +6.5% |
| 2024 | $3,300 +0.1% | $234,700 |
| 2023 | $3,297 +7.7% | $234,700 +9.5% |
| 2022 | $3,061 | $214,300 +8.1% |
| 2021 | -- | $198,200 +2.1% |
| 2020 | -- | $194,200 -0.8% |
| 2019 | $2,741 +8.4% | $195,800 +9.6% |
| 2018 | $2,529 -0.4% | $178,700 -0.9% |
| 2017 | $2,539 -3.8% | $180,300 -5.1% |
| 2016 | $2,639 +3% | $189,900 +3.9% |
| 2015 | $2,561 +0.6% | $182,700 |
| 2014 | $2,546 +8.7% | $182,700 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $2,342 | $180,600 +13.9% |
| 2012 | $2,342 -3.3% | $158,600 -13.5% |
| 2011 | $2,422 +3.4% | $183,300 |
| 2010 | $2,342 +5.3% | $183,300 |
| 2009 | $2,223 -7.9% | $183,300 -6.8% |
| 2008 | $2,415 +16.7% | $196,600 +20.7% |
| 2007 | $2,069 -8.4% | $162,900 |
| 2006 | $2,257 -4.1% | $162,900 +0% |
| 2005 | $2,353 | $162,840 +53.4% |
| 2004 | -- | $106,140 |
| 2003 | -- | $106,140 +15.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $91,740 +18% |
| 2001 | -- | $77,760 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 25414
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wright Denny Intermediate SchoolGrades: 3-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Charles Town Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Washington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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