888 Chester Road

Closed 2/7/25

Sold

Last Sold Price

$263,000

4 beds2 baths2,806 sqft$94/sqft

888 Chester Road, Charleston, WV 25302

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.37 acresLot Size

1921Year Built

$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury in this grand home nestled in the Historic Edgewood District! Enjoy almost a ½ acre of gorgeous property, 2-car detached garage, and an apartment under the garage for extra income or storage. Step inside to soaring 10-foot ceilings, large stately rooms, and original hardwoods {under carpet). Vintage bathrooms with original tile, 4 spacious bedrooms {possibly 5th bedroom on the main level), and a finished 3rd floor create the perfect environment for...Experience the perfect blend of history and luxury in this grand home nestled in the Historic Edgewood District! Enjoy almost a ½ acre of gorgeous property, 2-car detached garage, and an apartment under the garage for extra income or storage. Step inside to soaring 10-foot ceilings, large stately rooms, and original hardwoods {under carpet). Vintage bathrooms with original tile, 4 spacious bedrooms {possibly 5th bedroom on the main level), and a finished 3rd floor create the perfect environment for relaxation and entertainment. The roomy unfinished basement and abundant closet space provide ample room for storage and creativity. Indulge in the vibrant culture of downtown Charleston, just moments away, and make this home your oasis in the city!

Listed by: Kristi Harris 304.539.2707 kristi@bhgrec.com • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central

Listing closed: 02/07/2025 12:00 AM • Source: Kanawha Valley BOR, MLS#: 274000

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$1,540 per month

30 year fixed, 6.71% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,359

Property Taxes

$181

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Property Information for 888 Chester Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,167 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kanawha County
Architectural Style: Two Story
Waterfront: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1921
Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Directions: Go to Washington St W and turn right on Springdale Drive. Go 0.2 miles and turn left on Maple and then right on Beech. House on the corner of Chester.
Latitude: 38.368071

Longitude: -81.642239
MLS Area Major: Charleston-West Side

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: 12-0013-0064-0000-0000

Tax Annual Amount: $2,167.00
Tax Legal Description: LTS 260-261 & 33 FT TRI LT; BK 9 LESS 3 FT EDGEWOOD

School Information

Elementary School: Edgewood Elementary
High School: Capital

Middle Or Junior School: West Side

Parking

Attached Garage: No
Garage: Yes

Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Two Car Garage

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.37

Lot Size Area: 0.37
Lot Size Dimensions: 0x0x0x0
Lot Size Units: Acres

Property and Assessments

Living Area: 2806.0
Year Built: 1921

Building Features

Construction Materials: Block, Frame
Levels: Two

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Porch
Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Roof: Tile
Stories: 2

Interior Features

Appliances: Gas Range
Basement: Full

Basement: Yes
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 4
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Cooling: Yes
Fireplace: No
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Heating: Forced Air, Gas
Heating: Yes
Interior Features: Separate Formal Dining Room, Eat In Kitchen, Cable Tv
Rooms Total: 13
Security Features: Smoke Detectors
Window Features: Wood Frames

Room Information

Room 1

Room Description: Other
Room Dimensions: 19x18

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Other

Room 2

Room Description: Other Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 9x9

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Bedroom

Room 3

Room Description: Bedroom 4
Room Dimensions: 12x5

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom4

Room 4

Room Description: Bedroom 3
Room Dimensions: 13x9

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom3

Room 5

Room Description: Bedroom 2
Room Dimensions: 16x12

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Bedroom2

Room 6

Room Description: Primary Bedroom
Room Dimensions: 15x13

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Primary Bedroom

Room 7

Room Description: Den
Room Dimensions: 13x8

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Den

Room 8

Room Description: Rec Room
Room Dimensions: 20x12

Room Level: Upper
Room Type: Recreation

Room 9

Room Description: Kitchen
Room Dimensions: 11x7

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Kitchen

Room 10

Room Description: Dining Room
Room Dimensions: 15x13

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Dining Room

Room 11

Room Description: Living Room
Room Dimensions: 20x13

Room Level: Main
Room Type: Living Room

Property History for 888 Chester Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Feb 7, 2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551013490	$263,000	—
Feb 7, 2025	Sold Kanawha Valley BOR #274000	$263,000	—
Jan 14, 2025	Contract Signed Kanawha Valley BOR #274000		—
Sep 4, 2024	Listed (Active) Kanawha Valley BOR #274000	$299,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
02/07/2025	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551013490	$263,000
02/07/2025	Sold Kanawha Valley BOR #274000	$263,000
01/14/2025	Contract Signed Kanawha Valley BOR #274000	—
09/04/2024	Listed (Active) Kanawha Valley BOR #274000	$299,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 888 Chester Road

Taxable ValueLand$24,720Additions$142,560Total$167,280

Tax Record2025$2,370 ($197 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,482 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,482 SqFtStories2Lot Size16,117 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1921CountyKANAWHAAPN20-12- 13-0064.0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 888 Chester Road

This home is within Kanawha County Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Edgewood Elementary	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.1 mi
3/10	Stonewall Jackson Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.4 mi
3/10	Capital High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.6 mi
NR	KCS Alternative Learning	Public - Nearby school	K to 12	1.4 mi
2/10	Grandview Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.3 mi
NR	Ben Franklin Vocational Center	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	6.1 mi
NR	St. Anthony Catholic School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 9	0.7 mi
NR	Charleston SDA School	Private - Nearby school	2 to 7	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Edgewood Elementary PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.1 mi
3/10	Stonewall Jackson Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.4 mi
3/10	Capital High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.6 mi
NR	KCS Alternative Learning PublicK to 12 Nearby school	1.4 mi
2/10	Grandview Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.3 mi
NR	Ben Franklin Vocational Center Public9 to 12 Choice school	6.1 mi
NR	St. Anthony Catholic School PrivatePK to 9 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	Charleston SDA School Private2 to 7 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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