179 Rocket Center Road
Closed 5/22/26
Closed 5/22/26
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.99 acresLot Size
1964Year Built
$183/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces
Description
Welcome to The Hillside Bungalow in Short Gap. This classic home is defined by simplicity, efficiency, and cozy proportions. Fully renovated, the clean updates blend seamlessly with character that never goes out of style. Major improvements have already been handled, including a brand-new HVAC system—so what you feel here isn’t “project,” it’s possibility. Located just minutes from ABL at Rocket Center and centrally positioned between Cumberland, MD; Keyser, WV; and Romney, WV, everyday conveniences...Welcome to The Hillside Bungalow in Short Gap. This classic home is defined by simplicity, efficiency, and cozy proportions. Fully renovated, the clean updates blend seamlessly with character that never goes out of style. Major improvements have already been handled, including a brand-new HVAC system—so what you feel here isn’t “project,” it’s possibility. Located just minutes from ABL at Rocket Center and centrally positioned between Cumberland, MD; Keyser, WV; and Romney, WV, everyday conveniences and amenities are no more than a 30-minute drive in any direction. Set slightly above the road, the home immediately draws you in with its simple front porch—quietly inviting you to slow down and stay awhile. Inside, a functional layout offers main-level living with no wasted space, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, and full bath. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests, work, or whatever comes next. The basement offers garage access and practical storage, keeping day-to-day utility neatly tucked out of sight. Compact, efficient, and thoughtfully refreshed, this is a home that lives simply—and lives well. This will not last long = schedule your private showing today.
- Listed by: Kathryn Gattens 301.707.3065 katie@katiegattens.com • Coldwell Banker Home Town Realty
Listing closed: 05/22/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: WVMI2004130
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Sold By Coldwell Banker Home Town Realty
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1Property Information for 179 Rocket Center Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $877 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Mineral County
- Tax ID Number: 04 18F000600000000
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Structure Type: Detached
- Style: Bungalow
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: SHORT GAP
- Subdivision: SHORT GAP (MINERAL WV)
- Municipality: Frankfort
- Total Parking Spaces: 4
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Room Count: 4
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 874.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 525.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 525.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Property Condition: Good
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1964
- Lot Size: 0.99 AC / 43,124 SF
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- School District Name: MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121141738247
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- High School: FRANKFORT (MINERAL WV)
- HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
- County: MINERAL
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Assessed Value: $62,800
- Year Assessed: 2025
- County Tax: $877
- Improvement Assessed Value: $55,700
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $7,100
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 004
- Zoning: 101
- Tax Lot: 0006
- School Tax: $0
- Tax Page Number: 918
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
- Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
- Room Type: Bathroom 1
- Room Level: Main
- Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Upper 1
- Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 874.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,617.00
- Total SQFT: 1,399.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
- Roof: Asphalt
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Block
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 20339053
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
- Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Door Features: Storm
- Window Features: Vinyl Clad
- Laundry Type: Basement
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://visithome.ai/gnxaSmjkYfJDUMorbF8bap?mu=ft
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Potomac Highlands Board of REALTORS (WV)
Property History for 179 Rocket Center Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2026 | Sold BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | $160,000 | — |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | — | |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Contract Out BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | — | |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | $145,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/22/2026 | Sold BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | $160,000 |
| 04/20/2026 | Contract Signed BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | — |
| 04/20/2026 | Contract Out BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | — |
| 04/15/2026 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #WVMI2004130 | $145,000 |
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Schools near 179 Rocket Center Road
This home is within Mineral County Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | PK to 4 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frankfort Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Frankfort High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Frankfort Intermediate School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Fountain Primary School PublicPK to 4 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 179 Rocket Center Road, Keyser, WV 26726 | $160,000 | 3 | 1 | 874 | 43,124 |
$160,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,040 | 55,757 | |
$189,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,036 | 10,454 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,617 | 20,473 | |
– | – | – | – | 3,049 | |
$140,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,130 | 54,886 | |
– | – | 1 | 1,056 | 5,663 | |
– | – | – | – | 30,928 | |
– | – | – | – | 10,890 | |
– | 3 | 3 | 2,162 | 45,738 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,824 | 36,503 | |
– | – | – | – | 108,029 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 1,176 | 74,052 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,025 | 15,507 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,404 | 590,674 | |
– | – | – | – | – |
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