$172,000
SOLD FEB 23, 2023 RENTED SEP 1, 2025

116 Hess Ave Martinsburg, WV 25404

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,700 Sq Ft
0.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$101 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Attic
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of February 2023

Charming Post-Victorian has a large corner lot in the city.  This lot contains two parcels. Some TLC needed to return home to its former sparkle.   Property “As is”.
Fully fenced yard. Hardwood floors throughout with LVP flooring in the kitchen. The main level has washer dryer hook ups along with in the basement. Roof was replaced approx 10 years ago. Heating system converted to natural gas and has electrical upgrades.
Located within short distance drive to I-81, Rt 45, Rt 9, shopping, restaurants, downtown Martinsburg, local Hospital , medical center(s), Ramsey Technical Institute, and Blue Ridge Technical.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Laura Corbin

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC License #VA0225229254 Listed on: 11/17/2022

Pearson Smith Realty, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristin Clark

Young & Associates License #WVS180300457

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $723

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Back and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned 101

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,700 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 158-159
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06 6007600000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$723

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk, Victorian
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-11-17
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming Post-Victorian has a large corner lot in the city.  This lot contains two parcels. Some TLC needed to return home to its former sparkle.   Property “As is”. Fully fenced yard. Hardwood floors throughout with LVP flooring in the kitchen. The main level has washer dryer hook ups along with in the basement. Roof was replaced approx 10 years ago. Heating system converted to natural gas and has electrical upgrades. Located within short distance drive to I-81, Rt 45, Rt 9, shopping, restaurants, downtown Martinsburg, local Hospital , medical center(s), Ramsey Technical Institute, and Blue Ridge Technical.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Luxury Vinyl Plank, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Connecting Stairway
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1700
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1700
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 100.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 116

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available, Electric Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121139330472
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 89200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 14300.00
  • Land Use Code: 004
  • Lot Features: Corner, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10720.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: 101
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20211378
  • School Tax: 549.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 723.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06 6007600000000
  • Tax Lot: 158-159
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1700
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 02/23/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/01/2025 09/01/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $304,900 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
08/27/2025 08/27/25 Price Changed $2,125 -1.2% $1 / Sq Ft
08/10/2025 08/10/25 Price Changed $2,150 0.0% $1 / Sq Ft
07/29/2025 07/29/25 For Sale $309,000 0.0% $182 / Sq Ft
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $2,175 -3.3% $1 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 For Rent $2,250 0.0% --
02/23/2023 02/23/23 Sold $172,000 +1.2% $101 / Sq Ft
01/25/2023 01/25/23 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2022 12/12/22 Price Changed $170,000 -8.1% $100 / Sq Ft
11/17/2022 11/17/22 For Sale $185,000 -- $109 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,222 $102,660 $9,420 $93,240
2023 $754 $66,900 $8,580 $58,320
2022 $638 $62,100 $8,580 $53,520
2021 $586 $58,380 $8,580 $49,800
2020 $542 $55,500 $8,580 $46,920
2019 $509 $53,160 $8,580 $44,580
2018 $494 $52,200 $8,580 $43,620
2017 $476 $50,760 $8,580 $42,180
2016 $421 $47,040 $13,320 $33,720
2015 $418 $46,320 $13,320 $33,000
2014 $413 $45,900 $13,320 $32,580
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: WVBE2014360

Bright MLS

APN: 06-6-00760000