$126,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2025

860 Carolina Ave Chester, WV 26034

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,122 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$112 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Traditional Architecture
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of February 2025

Welcome to your move-in ready home in charming Chester, WV! Priced at just $124,900, this 2/3bedroom gem offers convenience and comfort for your family. Step inside to find a spacious kitchen, perfect for cooking and entertaining, and a large formal dining room for memorable meals. The partially finished basement offers an additional room used as a third bedroom. With a 1-car garage and over a quarter acre of land, this property provides ample outdoor space. Located just off the highways, it’s ideal for commuters looking to enjoy West Virginia’s low cost of living and favorable taxes. Don’t miss out—this home is truly a “honey for the money”!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Bill Raymond

Raymond Realty Group, LLC. Brokerage Email: 740-424-1204 billraymond@tharealty.com License #0030449 Listed on: 10/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Joy Havens

EXP Realty, LLC. License #230302892

EXP Realty, LLC.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $595

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms | 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Deck
  • 0.28 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$595

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Subtype: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Attribution Contact: 740-424-1204 billraymond@tharealty.com
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 922.0
  • Architectural Style: Conventional, Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Basement: Full
  • Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 200.0
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Acres: 0.2847
  • Pool Private: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached, Drain, Direct Access, Electricity, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Oak Glen HS - 6103

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 0003
  • LandLeaseYN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 595.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 15, 2024
Closed on
Feb 14, 2025
Sold by
Mills Kyle E
Bought by
Higgins Travis Lee and Higgins Dorothy Louise
Seller's Agent
Bill Raymond
Raymond Realty Group, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Joy Havens
EXP Realty, LLC.
List Price
$129,000
Sold Price
$126,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-2.33%
Views
91
Current Estimated Value
$125,416

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$584
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.71%
Original Mortgage
$123,717
Outstanding Balance
$123,511
Interest Rate
6.93%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$9,333

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2021
Closed on
May 7, 2021
Sold by
Clark Victoria Karen and Clark Arthur Todd
Bought by
Mills Kyle E
Seller's Agent
Lisa Straight
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bill Raymond
Raymond Realty Group, LLC.
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.30%
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2021
Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Davis Richard and Davis Stanley
Bought by
Clark Victoria Karen and Clark Arthur Todd
Seller's Agent
Lisa Straight
LPT Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Bill Raymond
Raymond Realty Group, LLC.
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.1%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,188
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2020
Sold by
Clark Victoria Karen and Goppert Richard Nell
Bought by
Clark Victoria Karen and Clark Arthur Tood
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $126,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $100,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed $2,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $123,717 FHA
Previous Owner $98,188 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/20/2025 02/20/25 Sold $126,000 +5.1% $112 / Sq Ft
01/24/2025 01/24/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2024 11/13/24 Price Changed $119,900 -4.0% $107 / Sq Ft
10/24/2024 10/24/24 Price Changed $124,900 -3.2% $111 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 For Sale $129,000 +29.0% $115 / Sq Ft
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Sold $100,000 +0.1% $89 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2021 03/13/21 For Sale $99,900 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Now

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 $616 $38,760 $8,820 $29,940
2023 $591 $38,100 $8,160 $29,940
2022 $595 $38,460 $8,520 $29,940
2021 $345 $22,260 $7,980 $14,280
2020 $27 $21,720 $7,980 $13,740
2019 $101 $26,460 $7,560 $18,900
2018 $87 $25,560 $7,200 $18,360
2017 $77 $24,840 $7,200 $17,640
2016 $150 $29,460 $6,660 $22,800
2015 $99 $28,800 $6,660 $22,140
2014 $99 $27,600 $6,540 $21,060
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Now

MLS Number: 5078079

MLS Now

APN: 02-CH3S-00030000