249 Mercer St Beckley, WV 25801
Estimated payment $1,249/month
Total Views
1,127,110
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,521
Sq Ft
$141
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Private Pool
- Wood Burning Stove
- 2 Fireplaces
- Scenic Views
- Wood Flooring
- Covered Patio or Porch
About This Home
Mercer Street Homeplace near the Beckley, WV, VA Hospital. This recently remodeled 1,500 sq. ft., three-bedroom, two-bath home is located on a quiet, dead-end street. Convenient location to everything that the Beckley area has to offer. According to tax records, the house was constructed in 1962, and mid-century modern elements are evident in the lighting and other features. The entry-level unit features gorgeous oak hardwood floors that have been freshly refinished. Typical of the era, the home features a spacious living room with handmade, built-in corner cabinets. The kitchen is open, with a large dining area integrated into the floor plan. The partial basement features two large rooms located at the bottom of the staircase, complete with sliding patio walk-out doors. The basement includes a wood-burning Fisher stove. A brand-new Lenox central air conditioning unit has been installed, along with a new electrical breaker box. The back of the house has an old inground swimming pool that could be restored. The back pool area is securely fenced for privacy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Property taxes for 2024 were $1302.00. The dining area includes a bay window overlooking the pool area. The exterior features a brick ranch-style house with an attached single-carport. The front features a covered front porch, and the roof is covered with shingles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Raleigh County Deed Book 5078; Page 5746 Acreage: 0.51 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID / Acreage / Taxes Raleigh County (41), Beckley Corp. (01) Tax Map 34: Parcel 102 2022 Real Estate Taxes: $845.00 BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property is located at 249 Mercer Street, paved and maintained by the City of Beckley. Just passed the property; the street dead-ends at the junction of Nixon Drive. UTILITIES Water: Beckley Water Company Sewer: Beckley Public Service District Electricity: Appalachian Power Company Cellphone Coverage: Various Carriers Wi-Fi: Multiple carries offer high-speed service SURROUNDING AREA Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh, located near the center of southern West Virginia; Beckley is the largest city in the state's southern section, with a population of more than 16,000 residents, according to the 2020 Census. Beckley serves a market area of approximately 250,000 residents. According to estimates from the Southern West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is also at the center of the New River Gorge region, a destination for more than three million annual tourists. Surrounding the newly established New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, the region is undergoing a revolutionary economic change. Since the designation of the national park in 2021, it has become a swiftly growing location for outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. RECREATION Residency in the New River Gorge region affords access to a seemingly limitless variety of recreational pursuits. In addition to outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing and snow tubing at Winterplace, the area offers hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, paddling, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting in parks. It also accommodates several walking, skating, and field sports facilities, including stadiums, playgrounds, and walking and biking trails. The YMCA Soccer Complex at Beckley is a nationally recognized eight-field center for soccer. Golf is available at ten courses in the region. Indoor recreation centers encompass gyms, bowling alleys, gaming centers, and roller skating rinks. The region is also famous for its rock climbing and whitewater rafting. Both pursuits are accommodated in the park's northern section near Fayetteville.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,302
Year Built
- Built in 1962 | Remodeled in 2023
Lot Details
- 0.51 Acre Lot
- Landscaped with Trees
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
- Carport
- Driveway
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Asphalt Roof
- Stone Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,521 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Wood Burning Stove
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Breakfast Room
- Scenic Vista Views
Kitchen
- Eat-In Kitchen
- Oven
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Partially Finished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Partial Basement
Pool
- Private Pool
- Child Gate Fence
Outdoor Features
- Covered Patio or Porch
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $1,303 | $44,940 | $12,480 | $32,460 |
| 2023 | $1,191 | $41,040 | $12,480 | $28,560 |
| 2022 | $846 | $58,260 | $12,480 | $45,780 |
| 2021 | $831 | $57,240 | $12,480 | $44,760 |
| 2020 | $845 | $57,900 | $13,140 | $44,760 |
| 2019 | $845 | $57,900 | $13,140 | $44,760 |
| 2018 | $835 | $57,240 | $12,480 | $44,760 |
| 2017 | $835 | $57,240 | $12,480 | $44,760 |
| 2016 | $773 | $52,320 | $11,280 | $41,040 |
| 2015 | $736 | $50,040 | $10,680 | $39,360 |
| 2014 | $736 | $50,040 | $10,680 | $39,360 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/07/2025 01/07/25 | For Sale | $215,000 | 0.0% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 12/13/2024 12/13/24 | Off Market | $215,000 | -- | -- |
| 10/29/2024 10/29/24 | Price Changed | $215,000 | -6.1% | $141 / Sq Ft |
| 10/08/2024 10/08/24 | Price Changed | $229,000 | -3.4% | $151 / Sq Ft |
| 07/08/2024 07/08/24 | Price Changed | $237,000 | -0.8% | $156 / Sq Ft |
| 06/07/2024 06/07/24 | For Sale | $239,000 | 0.0% | $157 / Sq Ft |
| 05/28/2024 05/28/24 | Off Market | $239,000 | -- | -- |
| 01/05/2024 01/05/24 | For Sale | $239,000 | 0.0% | $157 / Sq Ft |
| 09/01/2023 09/01/23 | Off Market | $239,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/03/2023 06/03/23 | For Sale | $239,000 | -- | $157 / Sq Ft |
Source: My State MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $65,000 | Attorney Only |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
Broker, auctioneer, and personal-property appraiser Randy Burdette has for more than a quarter century been a state and national leader in the profession of auctioneering and is a past director of the National Auctioneers Association. He was the founder of Riverbend USA Auction Company and has joined the Foxfire Realty team as a principal auctioneer and real estate agent. A graduate of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and the Certified American Guild of Appraisers and is a certified estate
Randy's Other Listings
Source: My State MLS
MLS Number: 11180936
APN: 01-34-01020000
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