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Sold for $157,500
  • $157,500

    888 Observatory Dr, Saint Albans, WV 25177

    3beds
    1,442sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    0.41 Acres Lot
    $186,800 Zestimate®
    $109/sqft
    $1,443 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $186,800

    $174,000 - $198,000

    $1,443/mo

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    What's special

    Double flat lotOversized garageBeautiful hardwood flooring
    Discover your dream home, where every detail has been meticulously attended to. This one-level gem is a testament to quality and comfort, offering a host of recent upgrades that set it apart. The improvement list is long. Therefore, ask your agent for a copy of the seen and unseen updates. This home has 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, and 2 car garage. Features that the seller loves include the beautiful hardwood flooring, the private retreat-like covered back porch, the double flat lot, and the oversized garage that can accommodate an RV, boat, or just about anything.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Angela Mayfield,

    Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central 304-201-7653

    Bought with:

    Suzette Pate, 0022520

    RE/MAX Clarity

    Source: KVBR,MLS#: 267715MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Description: Primary Bedroom
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 12x11.4
    Bedroom 2
    • Description: Bedroom 2
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 12.0x9.10
    Bedroom 3
    • Description: Bedroom 3
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 12.4x9.10
    Den
    • Description: Den
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 14.8x9.10
    Dining room
    • Description: Dining Room
    • Level: Other
    • Dimensions: 0x0
    Kitchen
    • Description: Kitchen
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 13.7x11.2
    Living room
    • Description: Living Room
    • Level: Main
    • Dimensions: 18.11x14.4
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Gas
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
    Features
    • Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Cable TV, Wood Burning Stove
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
    • Windows: Insulated Windows
    • Basement: None,Sump Pump
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Insert
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,442 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
    • Exterior features: Porch, Patio
    Lot
    • Size: 0.41 Acres
    • Dimensions: 189 x 114 x 120 x 120
    • Features: Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: 170020020800000000

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch,One Story
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Block, Drywall
    • Roof: Composition,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1950

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
    • Subdivision: Mt Vernon Park
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Saint Albans

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $109/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $9,600
    • Annual tax amount: $1,299
    • Date on market: 11/9/2023
    • Cumulative days on market: 5 days

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/3/2024Sold$157,500+1.6%$109/sqft
    Source: KVBR #267715 Report a problem
    11/21/2023Pending sale$155,000$107/sqft
    Source: KVBR #267715 Report a problem
    11/20/2023Listed for sale$155,000$107/sqft
    Source: KVBR #267715 Report a problem
    11/14/2023Pending sale$155,000$107/sqft
    Source: KVBR #267715 Report a problem
    11/9/2023Listed for sale$155,000+25.5%$107/sqft
    Source: KVBR #267715 Report a problem
    6/14/2019Sold$123,500-4.3%$86/sqft
    Source: KVBR #229742 Report a problem
    4/23/2019Listed for sale$129,000$89/sqft
    Source: Family First Realty #229742 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$94 $5,760
    2024$94 $5,760
    2023$94 $5,760
    2022-- $5,760
    2021-- $5,760
    2020-- $5,760
    2019$94 +9.3%$5,760
    2018$86 -0.2%$5,760
    2017$86 -0.1%$5,760
    2016$86 $5,760
    2015$86 +1.6%$5,760
    2014$85 -0.1%$5,760
    2013$85 $5,760
    2012$85 -50.8%$5,760 -50%
    2011$173 +30.9%$11,520 +32.4%
    2010$132 -2.1%$8,700
    2009$135 -0.9%$8,700
    2008$136 +0.6%$8,700
    2007$136 -0.7%$8,700
    2006$137 +0.2%$8,700
    2005$136 $8,700
    2004-- $8,700
    2003-- $8,700
    2002-- $8,700
    2001-- $8,700
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 25177

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Alban
    • Middle: Mckinley
    • High: Saint Albans

    Source: KVBR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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