For sale

$110,000

839 Observatory Dr, Saint Albans, WV 25177

3beds

1,674sqft

$777/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

-- sqft lot

$171,800 Zestimate^®

$66/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Brick ranchFlat fenced backyardFull basementHardwood floors

Investor and renovation opportunity! This brick ranch offers solid potential for the buyer ready to take on a project. Features include a full basement, hardwood floors, a flat fenced backyard, and 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the main level. The property needs repairs and updating and has been priced with its current condition in mind. Potential structural concerns may exist. Ideal for investors, cash buyers, or buyers utilizing renovation financing. Bring your contractor, your vision and your plans to unlock the potential this property has to offer!

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Primary bedroom

Description: Primary Bedroom
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14.3 x 12.2

Bedroom 2

Description: Bedroom 2
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12.7 x 10.1

Bedroom 3

Description: Bedroom 3
Level: Main
Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.0

Dining room

Description: Dining Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 14.4 x 9.10

Kitchen

Description: Kitchen
Level: Main
Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.6

Living room

Description: Living Room
Level: Main
Dimensions: 19.2 x 15.3

Heating

Forced Air, Gas

Cooling

Central Air

Features

Separate/Formal Dining Room
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full
Number of fireplaces: 2

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 1,674 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage, Parking Pad
Attached garage spaces: 1

Features

Stories: 1
Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Fence, Porch
Fencing: Yard Fenced

Lot

Dimensions: 70 x 70 x 125 x 125

Details

Parcel number: 170020019500000000

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Brick, Drywall
Roof: Composition,Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Saint Albans

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $66/sqft
Tax assessed value: $166,400
Annual tax amount: $1,753
Date on market: 10/14/2026
Cumulative days on market: 1 day

Estimated market value

$171,800

$136,000 - $203,000

$1,211/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/14/2026	Listed for sale	$110,000+46.7%$66/sqft
Source: KVBR #285961 Report a problem
8/18/1981	Sold	$75,000$45/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$1,305	$99,840
2024	$1,305 +3.4%	$99,840 +2.7%
2023	$1,262	$97,200
2022	--	$97,200 +14.1%
2021	--	$85,200
2020	--	$85,200
2019	$1,066 +9.4%	$85,200
2018	$975 +14.3%	$85,200 +10.8%
2017	$852 -0.1%	$76,920
2016	$853	$76,920 -1.3%
2015	$853 +1.5%	$77,940 +1.2%
2014	$841 -4.4%	$76,980 +0.2%
2013	$879	$76,860 -3.3%
2012	$879 -26.4%	$79,500
2011	$1,194 +22.7%	$79,500 +24.2%
2010	$973 -1.7%	$64,020 +0.4%
2009	$990 -0.9%	$63,780
2008	$999 +8.3%	$63,780 +7.7%
2007	$922 -0.7%	$59,220
2006	$929 +0.2%	$59,220
2005	$927	$59,220
2004	--	$59,220
2003	--	$59,220
2002	--	$59,220
2001	--	$59,220