177 Elsie Drive
Kearneysville, WV 25430
$925,000
Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,109 Sq. Ft.
$298 / Sq. Ft.
3,109
Sq. Ft.
$298
per Sq. Ft.
Description
Price Improvement! Historic Home with private trails to Opequon Creek! Sale includes 2 Lots totaling 10 acres with an upper level turnkey Airbnb. Includes use of 5 acre common lot with pavilion, picnic tables and grill. Also area to input tubes, kayaks etc. Lot's to love! An enchanting, beloved and historic 1780’s 2 story brick homestead, w hand hewn log sections added ca. 1795-1800, & a spacious third addition w custom stone faced exterior added by current owner, designed thoughtfully w respect...Price Improvement! Historic Home with private trails to Opequon Creek! Sale includes 2 Lots totaling 10 acres with an upper level turnkey Airbnb. Includes use of 5 acre common lot with pavilion, picnic tables and grill. Also area to input tubes, kayaks etc. Lot's to love! An enchanting, beloved and historic 1780’s 2 story brick homestead, w hand hewn log sections added ca. 1795-1800, & a spacious third addition w custom stone faced exterior added by current owner, designed thoughtfully w respect for the architecturally rich legacy, ambiance and tradition this heart warming 4 bdrm, two full bath homestead offers. The property includes two stunning lots totaling 10 luscious acres of mature trees and meadows, hay fields, raised bed gardens, trails down to the Opequon for fishing and more, well built chicken coop, storage sheds, an enormous barn to restore, and an agricultural /commercial designation which qualifies for a 50% discount on R/E taxes. The original Owner’s log cabin sits next to the home, where he lived while building it with the bricks he made on the property. A sense of the home’s history is clearly felt and honored here w/ sweet outdoor spaces nestled among trees and wildflowers galore. A delight for the senses and a truly serene retreat. This distinctive home on the National Historic Register has been lovingly maintained w many original features; tall Cross & Bible front door w forged iron strap hinges, working fireplaces, wood stoves & charming hearths in most of the rooms, wide plank hardwood flooring, exposed beams & custom brick archways, horse hair plaster, wide moulding, a standing seam roof recently repainted, all harmoniously integrated for a feeling of home for family & friends, built for gracious entertaining in the heart of a country estate blessed w a rich history like no other. The orig front transom door comes into a central hall foyer w/ coat racks and handsome wood stairs w/under stair storage. To the right, the main level primary bdrm has tall ceilings, plenty of extra space for lounging reading or writing areas, built in closets, & access to a full bath w claw foot tub/shower, radiant heat in floor, a bump out mini greenhouse window, tile flooring & pedestal sink. To the left is the inviting living room w/ its wood stove and hearth, leading further into the formal dining room w/ its exposed logs and wood beams. Many beautiful handcrafted details and builtins are enjoyed in this home’s freshly painted interior. The stunningly landscaped and hardscaped main entrance, incl gently winding, wide custom brick pathway, a rock sculpture fountain among multiple gloriously flowering gardens, leads to to a wide covered sitting porch for sunrise viewing and into the wonderful ”welcoming” room ,( in which the owners had set up a beverage bar,) featuring sink, Wilson Fine Art faux granite counters and frig, mud room, laundry space and designed to precede the gorgeous custom fan shaped brick steps into an enormous ‘open concept’ custom built Kitchen, dining and great room w/built in bench seating, traditional raised hearth fireplace w woodstove, an 6 burner gas Viking stove & ovens w grill, an abundance of attractive cabinetry, a large center island w separate sink, long counters w farm sink. A bright kitchen every gourmet cook will love as the heart of this fascinating home. Attractive wrap around wood decking leads from the home to a two car detached garage, while two newer oversized Lennox heat pumps serve well the home’s AC and heating needs. Two cellars w ext access offer extra storage space. A rare offering and opportunity to live in an extraordinary one of a kind historic home on a blissful 10 acre country estate which affords recreation, nearby bike trails, incredible views, yet a short drive to Shepherdstown, Harpers Ferry and all services. Additional sale without 2nd lot available.
- Listed by Tara Sanders Lowe • Samson PropertiesP: (304)-283-8300 tarasanderslowe@gmail.com
Property Details for 177 Elsie Drive
Tax ID Number
01 11006800220000
OwnershipFee Simple
Condo Coop AssociationNo
HOAYes
Structure TypeDetached
StyleFarmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories2
WaterfrontYes
LISTING UPDATED: 11/01/2024 10:01 AM
Property Details for 177 Elsie Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | WVBE2029786 |
| Days on Market | 150 |
| Taxes | $2,197 / year |
| HOA Fees | $150 / year |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1780 |
| Lot Size | 10.00 AC / 435,600 SF |
| County | Berkeley County |
Building Information for 177 Elsie Drive
Stories2Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size10.00 AC / 435,600 SF
Property Information for 177 Elsie Drive
Location
Location
- In City Limits: No
- Transportation: Commuter Rail Station 1 to 5 miles, Airport less than 10 miles
- School District Name: BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
- School District County ID: 121139330472
- SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
- County: BERKELEY
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
- Water View: No
- Water Access: Yes
- Water Oriented: Yes
- Navigable Water: No
- Water Body Type: Creek
- Water Frontage In Feet: 500.0
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
- HOA Name: JIM BRIGHT
- HOA Phone: 304-620-0489
- Senior Community: No
- Type of Condo: Home Owner Association
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Assessed Value: $231,300
- Year Assessed: 2022
- County Tax: $390
- Improvement Assessed Value: $170,500
- City Town Tax: $0
- Land Assessed Value: $60,800
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 002
- Zoning: 112
- Tax Lot: 15
- School Tax: $1,227
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 3,109.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,109.00
- Total SQFT: 3,109.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Metal
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
- Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 2
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Parcel ID: 20200175
- Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Count: 3
- Accessibility Features: None
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.hommati.com/3DTour-AerialVideo/unbranded/177-Elsie-Drive-Kearneysville-Wv-25430--HPI37198046
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Well
- Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
- List Agent AOR: Eastern Panhandle Board of REALTORS
- List Agent URL: www.4stateliving.com
Property History for 177 Elsie Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 177 Elsie Drive
Taxable ValueLand$10,030Additions$11,160Total$21,190
Tax Record2024$260 ($22 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size165,528 SqFtStyleFarmsCountyBERKELEYAPN02-01- 11-0068.0031
Schools near 177 Elsie Drive
This home is within Berkeley County Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Berkeley Heights Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Orchard View Intermediate School Public3 to 5 | ||
Martinsburg South Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Martinsburg High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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