$160,000
SOLD JUN 27, 2025

44 Kentucky St Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling Island Neighborhood
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,575 Sq Ft
13,068 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$45 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Mature Trees
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • 3-minute walk to Bridge Park

About This Home

As of June 2025

Own a piece of Wheeling history with this iconic 4-bedroom, 3-bath Victorian-Colonial, famously known as the “Christmas House on the Island.” Spanning 2,575 sq ft over three floors, this charming home sits on three flat, fully fenced lots with a spacious yard—partially privacy fenced for added seclusion. A 2-car garage and 1-car carport offer plenty of parking and storage. Inside, you'll find character, space, and historic charm throughout. Whether you're entertaining, decorating for the holidays, or enjoying quiet evenings in the yard, this home offers endless potential. Rich in tradition and filled with warmth, this is more than a home—it's a landmark. Schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Garrison Wolfe

RE/MAX Broadwater Brokerage Phone: 3042422600 License #WVS210301436 Listed on: 05/15/2025

RE/MAX Broadwater

Co-Listed By

Sara Torbett

RE/MAX Broadwater Brokerage Phone: 3042422600 License #WVS250303857

Last Buyer's Agent

Christopher Thomas

Harvey Goodman Realtors License #WVS220302164

Harvey Goodman Realtors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1885

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Privacy Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Mature Trees

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wallpaper
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,575 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 4 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Partially Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Open Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 208/209/210

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1885

Lot Details

0.3 Acres

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 40
  • Co List Office Phone: 304-242-2600
  • Directions: Travel West on Zane St, then turn right on N York St, then turn left on Kentucky St. The home will be on your left
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2575
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Victorian
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Year Built: 1885
  • RoomBedroom1Level: Second
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: 4
  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Wallpaper, Workshop Area
  • Living Area: 3575
  • Bathroom 1 Area: 54
  • Room Bedroom4 Area: 99
  • Bathroom 2 Area: 25
  • Room Bedroom4 Level: Third
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 110
  • Bathroom 3 Area: 35
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 156
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Living Room Area: 210
  • Room Kitchen Area: 144
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 100

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fence Section, Fenced, Privacy
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Large Trees
  • Topography: Level
  • Disclosures: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: 2 Car, Carport, Detached, Concrete Driveway, Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: City
  • Water Source: City

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ohio County

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Parcel #: 208/209/210
  • Zoning: Residential

Multi Family

  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Tax Info

  • Tax Map Number: W42
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 27, 2025
Sold by
Viles Shaun A and Viles Jamie R
Bought by
Bolden Mary
Seller's Agent
Garrison Wolfe
RE/MAX Broadwater
Buyer's Agent
Christopher Thomas
Harvey Goodman Realtors
List Price
$150,000
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
$10,000
6.67%
Views
53
Current Estimated Value
$145,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$14,101
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-13.42%
Original Mortgage
$154,660
Outstanding Balance
$154,129
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$8,230

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 1, 2022
Sold by
Mcdowell David
Bought by
Viles Shaun A and Viles Jamie R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$65,000
Interest Rate
5.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 2, 2021
Closed on
Oct 1, 2021
Sold by
Downey Richard E
Bought by
Mcdowell David
Seller's Agent
Heidi Riley
Cedar One Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Riley
Cedar One Realty
List Price
$97,500
Sold Price
$95,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-2.56%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 20, 2019
Sold by
Wolfe Thomas Sebastian
Bought by
Downey Richard E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2005
Sold by
Reo Management 2004 Inc
Bought by
Wolfe Tomas S
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $160,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $119,000 Showcase Title
Warranty Deed $119,000 Showcase Title
Deed $95,000 Stazenski Law Firm
Deed $69,995 None Available
Deed $42,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $154,660 FHA
Previous Owner $65,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $160,000 +6.7% $45 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $150,000 +57.9% $42 / Sq Ft
10/13/2021 10/13/21 Sold $95,000 -2.6% $21 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/13/2021 09/13/21 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2021 08/26/21 Price Changed $97,500 0.0% $21 / Sq Ft
08/26/2021 08/26/21 For Sale $97,500 +5.4% $21 / Sq Ft
04/05/2021 04/05/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 For Sale $92,500 -- $20 / Sq Ft
Source: Wheeling Board of REALTORS®

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
2025 $667 $44,760 $5,520 $39,240
2024 $667 $42,960 $5,520 $37,440
2023 $636 $42,960 $5,520 $37,440
2022 $643 $42,960 $5,520 $37,440
2021 $630 $42,120 $5,520 $36,600
2020 $1,256 $42,060 $5,520 $36,540
2019 $1,254 $41,520 $5,520 $36,000
2018 $1,152 $40,620 $5,520 $35,100
2017 $1,140 $39,420 $5,520 $33,900
2016 $1,085 $37,620 $5,520 $32,100
2015 $1,051 $37,260 $5,520 $31,740
2014 $1,051 $36,360 $5,100 $31,260
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Garrison Wolfe

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Garrison Wolfe

    RE/MAX

    (304) 312-8930

    2 in this area

    92 Total Sales

    Garrison Wolfe
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Sara Torbett

    RE/MAX

    1 in this area

    4 Total Sales

    Sara Torbett
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  • Christopher Thomas

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Christopher Thomas

    Harvey Goodman Realtors

    (304) 396-0673

    4 in this area

    234 Total Sales

    Christopher Thomas
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  • Heidi Riley

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Heidi Riley

    Cedar One Realty

    (740) 359-0336

    2 in this area

    82 Total Sales

    Heidi Riley
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Map

Source: Wheeling Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 139176

APN: 10-W42-02080000

West Virginia Ohio County Wheeling 26003 Wheeling Island

44 Kentucky St, Wheeling, WV

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