Small and old Morgantown Home on 5 Lots – Next to the Rail Trail – Additional 2 Lots Available
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a small home on an oversized property in Morgantown. 72 Boston Street features a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home situated on five adjoining lots, offering exceptional outdoor space, privacy, and flexibility.
One of the property's standout features is its location next to the rail trail, providing easy access for walking, running, biking, and year-round outdoor recreation. Enjoy the convenience of stepping onto the trail while remaining just minutes from downtown Morgantown, West Virginia University, hospitals, shopping, and dining.
The home offers approximately 800 square feet of living space and is well suited as a primary residence, rental property, or investment. The expansive yard provides plenty of room for gardening, entertaining, recreation, future expansion, or additional parking.
Two additional adjoining lots (approximately 10,000 square feet total) are available for purchase separately or together with the home. These lots are located across a private access road used by only two neighboring properties, providing additional privacy while remaining closely connected to the main property.
Properties with this combination of land, location, and direct access to the rail trail are rarely available in Morgantown. Purchase the home with five lots, or inquire about the optional two additional lots to own the complete seven-lot property. The property is being sold as-is. Buyer to independently verify all measurements, lot dimensions, acreage, zoning, permitted uses, and development potential.
For sale by owner
$158,000
72 Boston St, Morgantown, WV 26508
2beds
800sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1922
0.46 Acres Lot
$88,600 Zestimate®
$198/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Expansive yardOversized propertyExceptional outdoor space
What the owner loves about this home
Home situated on 5 adjoining lots
Optional 2-lot parcel (approximately 10,000 sq ft) across a private access road serving only two homes
Adjacent to the Mon River Rail-Trail for walking, running, and biking
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Listed by:
Property Owner (304) 376-9287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other, Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 3118012A00230000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1922
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Morgantown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $198/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $54,720
- Annual tax amount: $749
- Date on market: 6/26/2026
Estimated market value
$88,600
$63,000 - $120,000
$1,182/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $158,000+77.5%$198/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2013 | Listing removed | $89,000$111/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Morgantown #10094063 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2013 | Listed for sale | $89,000$111/sqft |
Source: Howard Hanna - Morgantown #10094063 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $749 +0.3% | $54,720 |
| 2024 | $747 -50.2% | $54,720 |
| 2023 | $1,499 +4.9% | $54,720 +0.7% |
| 2022 | $1,429 | $54,360 |
| 2021 | -- | $54,360 |
| 2020 | -- | $54,360 |
| 2019 | $1,453 -0.3% | $54,360 |
| 2018 | $1,457 -7.3% | $54,360 -9.9% |
| 2017 | $1,572 +4.8% | $60,300 +4.5% |
| 2016 | $1,501 | $57,720 -18.7% |
| 2015 | $1,501 +4.6% | $70,980 +14% |
| 2014 | $1,435 +29.8% | $62,280 +20.8% |
| 2013 | $1,106 | $51,540 -9.1% |
| 2012 | $1,106 +148.7% | $56,700 +164% |
| 2011 | $445 +1.5% | $21,480 +33.6% |
| 2010 | $438 -0.4% | $16,080 -23.9% |
| 2009 | $440 +1.2% | $21,120 +31.3% |
| 2008 | $435 -0.1% | $16,080 +1.1% |
| 2007 | $435 -0.2% | $15,900 +2.3% |
| 2006 | $436 -0.4% | $15,540 -22.9% |
| 2005 | $438 | $20,160 +34.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $14,940 +9.2% |
| 2003 | -- | $13,680 -4.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $14,340 +2.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $13,980 |
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Monthly payment
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 26508
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Suncrest Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Suncrest Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Morgantown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Monongalia
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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- West Virginia
- Monongalia County
- Morgantown
- 26508
- 72 Boston St




