NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Melrose St Morgantown, WV 26505

Wiles Hill-Highland Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $229,000 - $256,548

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,466 Sq Ft
$166/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 29, 2015

Last sale price $142,000 $97 Per Sq Ft

Est. 72% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,550/month

266 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1 Fireplace
  • No HOA
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Suncrest Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • 5-minute walk to Wiles Hill Park

About This Home

As of December 2015

CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND EVANSDALE CAMPUSES AND RUBY IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA.HUGE FENCED IN LOT. THIS HOME HAS FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY. MANY UPGRADES. GREAT FOR INVESTORS. This property has a letter of compliance.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Teets

Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates LLC Listed on: 02/12/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Catherine Teets

Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates LLC Listed on: 02/12/2015

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $925

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 6,613 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,466 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 14
  • Assessor Parcel Number 311214025500000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$925

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Parking Included In ListPrice
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Remarks Public: CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN AND EVANSDALE CAMPUSES AND RUBY IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA.HUGE FENCED IN LOT. THIS HOME HAS FIRST FLOOR LAUNDRY. MANY UPGRADES. GREAT FOR INVESTORS. This property has a letter of compliance.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Outside Entrance
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1466
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1466
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 109.07
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1466
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 540

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • 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: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS
  • School District Key: 121141629430

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 6613
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6613.00

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 925.22
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 311214025500000000
  • Tax Lot: 14
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1673
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 12/29/2015

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 15, 2022
Sold by
Blackburn Debra J
Bought by
Meares Gordon and Meares Sheri
Current Estimated Value
$243,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$174,400
Outstanding Balance
$165,487
Interest Rate
3.69%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$70,269

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2015
Closed on
Dec 11, 2015
Sold by
Wojcik Thomas M
Bought by
Blackburn Debra J
Seller's Agent
Catherine Teets
Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates LLC
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Teets
Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates LLC
List Price
$168,500
Sold Price
$142,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,500
-15.73%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.38%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2009
Sold by
Case William J and Case Susan E
Bought by
Wojick Thomas M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,200
Interest Rate
5.36%
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
Meares Gordon $218,000 Berryman Robert D
Blackburn Debra J $142,000 None Available
Wojick Thomas M $129,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Meares Gordon $174,400
Previous Owner Blackburn Debra J $104,000
Previous Owner Wojick Thomas M $103,200
Previous Owner Case William J $26,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/29/2015 12/29/15 Sold $142,000 -11.2% $97 / Sq Ft
11/05/2015 11/05/15 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Price Changed $159,900 -5.1% $109 / Sq Ft
02/12/2015 02/12/15 For Sale $168,500 -- $115 / 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 $2,704 $97,500 $34,740 $62,760
2023 $2,565 $97,500 $34,740 $62,760
2022 $902 $90,780 $34,740 $56,040
2021 $1,078 $84,240 $34,740 $49,500
2020 $1,082 $84,240 $34,740 $49,500
2019 $1,088 $84,240 $34,740 $49,500
2018 $1,126 $86,940 $34,740 $52,200
2017 $1,105 $84,960 $32,760 $52,200
2016 $2,151 $82,260 $30,060 $52,200
2015 $2,007 $79,560 $27,360 $52,200
2014 $925 $76,200 $24,720 $51,480
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Catherine Teets

    Real Estate by Vickie Jenkins and Associates LLC

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002538680

Bright MLS

APN: 12-14-02550000

West Virginia Monongalia County Morgantown 26505 Wiles Hill-Highland Park

540 Melrose St, Morgantown, WV

This home is located at 540 Melrose St, Morgantown, WV 26505 since 12 February 2015 and is currently estimated at $243,637, approximately $166 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 540 Melrose St is a home located in Monongalia County with nearby schools including Suncrest Elementary School, Suncrest Middle School, and Morgantown High School.

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