NOT LISTED FOR SALE

285 Wide River Farm Dr Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Estimated Value: $392,000 - $410,767

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,531 Sq Ft
$260/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 04, 2021

Last sale price $325,000 $212 Per Sq Ft

Est. 23% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,267/month

Highlights

  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Spa
  • Deck
  • Rambler Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2021

Country roads take me home to this private and cozy rancher offering functional & well maintained one level living! Inviting rancher provides special space for all your outside adventures and interior needs. Be welcomed into Sun/Florida room that could provide home office space, coffee break, reading, or your party room! Office/den w/ built-in book shelves and closet making this room the retreat for those that work from home! Inviting living room offers pellet stove and laminate floors, fully equipped eat- in kitchen w/ updated cabinets and equipped w/ pantry and laundry closet. Two additional bedrooms and full bathroom just off the kitchen area. Retreat to you private master bedroom suite w/ vaulted ceilings, walk-in closet, full bathroom w/ stand up shower w/ seat, dressing room and double vanities. Manicured garage offers potential additional hang out space w/ woodstove. Outside awaits your wooded oasis complete with deck, hot tub, two sheds, machine shed, underground electric dog fence, mature trees, fenced garden area, abundant wildlife, and level yard. House has newer roof, vinyl siding, & water filter w/ reverse osmosis system. Complete home package with easy access to all commuter routes on 2.3 acres and community Shenandoah River access!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Horner

(304) 229-2290 angela@wvpropertyexpert.com RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate Listed on: 07/23/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Sikora

(571) 238-1444 amysikora@comcast.net Weichert, REALTORS License #WV0029270

Weichert, REALTORS

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1978

Lot Details

  • 2.32 Acre Lot
  • Property has an invisible fence for dogs
  • Landscaped
  • Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned 101

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,531 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Built-In Features
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Den
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Canoe or Kayak Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Electric Baseboard Heater
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Septic Equal To The Number Of Bedrooms

Community Details

  • Wide River Farm Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40 & 41
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0413008800000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,481

Year Built

Built in 1978

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Expected On Market: 2021-07-24
  • Year Built: 1978
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring Type: Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Sun/Florida Room, Office
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1531
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1531
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 195.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1531
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Secure Storage
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Water Access Features: Canoe/Kayak
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Shenandoah River
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic, Septic = # Of Br
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 150.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Invisible
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 68200.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 62000.00
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 101059.20
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: 101
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 20307617
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1481.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0413008800000000
  • Tax Lot: 40 & 41
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2021
Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
Kestler Michael E and Kestler Darlene E
Bought by
Watson George W and Blount Melody Marie
Seller's Agent
Angela Horner
RE/MAX Distinctive Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Amy Sikora
Weichert, REALTORS
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,100
8.37%
Current Estimated Value
$398,692

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$73,692
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%
Original Mortgage
$315,250
Outstanding Balance
$287,479
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$111,213

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 2, 2012
Closed on
Mar 8, 2012
Sold by
Mcmonigal Sandra L
Bought by
Kestler Michael E and Kestler Darlene E
Seller's Agent
Donna Pierce
ERA Liberty Realty
Buyer's Agent
Donna Pierce
ERA Liberty Realty
List Price
$129,900
Sold Price
$129,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.07%
Original Mortgage
$103,920
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Watson George W $325,000 Chicago Title
Kestler Michael E $129,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watson George W $315,250
Previous Owner Kestler Michael E $103,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/04/2021 10/04/21 Sold $325,000 +8.4% $212 / Sq Ft
07/31/2021 07/31/21 Pending -- -- --
07/23/2021 07/23/21 For Sale $299,900 +130.9% $196 / Sq Ft
03/16/2012 03/16/12 Sold $129,900 0.0% $130 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/09/2012 02/09/12 Pending -- -- --
02/02/2012 02/02/12 For Sale $129,900 -- $130 / 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 $1,998 $170,700 $67,100 $103,600
2023 $1,934 $165,600 $62,000 $103,600
2022 $1,647 $138,200 $62,000 $76,200
2021 $1,572 $129,400 $62,000 $67,400
2020 $1,482 $130,200 $62,000 $68,200
2019 $1,393 $120,100 $51,700 $68,400
2018 $1,393 $118,600 $51,700 $66,900
2017 $1,401 $119,300 $51,700 $67,600
2016 $1,223 $104,400 $36,800 $67,600
2015 $1,187 $100,800 $36,800 $64,000
2014 $1,159 $98,600 $36,800 $61,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Angela Horner

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Angela Horner

    RE/MAX

    (304) 229-2290

    7 in this area

    207 Total Sales

    Angela Horner
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  • Amy Sikora

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Amy Sikora

    Weichert Corporate

    (571) 238-1444

    4 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Amy Sikora
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    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Donna Pierce

    ERA Liberty Realty

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: WVJF2000438

Bright MLS

APN: 04-13-00880000

West Virginia Jefferson County Harpers Ferry 25425

285 Wide River Farm Dr, Harpers Ferry, WV

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