3/1 c.1900 West Virginia Home W/Original Woodwork Under $100K

$99,999

Brimming with historic charm, this vintage West Virginia home is a true restorer’s canvas. Perfect for buyers with an eye for design, it offers a rare, exciting opportunity to restore authentic character and craft a customized masterpiece.

Realtor Comments

Check out this spacious home with generational charm! This home features original woodwork, a beautiful entryway and staircase, brick fireplace in the master bedroom, 3 bedrooms with the potential of 4-5 and more! If you are ready to roll up your sleeves, call your agent today for a showing! Being sold as-is.

• 3bd
• 1ba
• 1,638sqft
• 4,792sqft lot
• Circa 1900

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1524 Fourth Street, Moundsville, WV 26041 $99,999

If interested in a property, pleases contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended. 

-Contact Realtor: Laken Ball

-Google Maps 

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The Pros

• Exceptional Housing Affordability: The cost of living in Moundsville is significantly lower than national averages. Single-family home prices often fall well below $110,000 to $140,000, allowing first-time buyers, investors, or retirees on fixed incomes to achieve accessible property ownership.

   

• Rich Local History & Unique Landmarks: The city is home to notable regional attractions, including the Grave Creek Mound (one of the largest conical Native American burial mounds in North America) and the imposing former West Virginia Penitentiary, a historic Gothic-style facility that now draws visitors for historical tours,events, and ghost hunts.

• Proximity to Wheeling & Major Metros: Moundsville offers easy access to State Route 2 and Highway 250.Residents can easily commute to Wheeling for broader employment, medical centers, and commercial hubs, or travel into Pittsburgh within 90 minutes.

• Outdoor Access along the Ohio River: Positioned right along the river, the town provides convenient options for boating, fishing, and local recreation. Nearby parks, such as Grand Vue Park (located just outside city limits), offer golfing, ziplining, trails, and scenic overlooks of the valley.

• Quiet, Small-Town Atmosphere: Neighbors tend to know one another, and day-to-day life is unhurried without the traffic or rush of urban centers.

   

The Cons

• Economic Contraction & Limited Job Market: Following the historical decline of heavy manufacturing, coal, and steel in the Ohio Valley region, Moundsville’s local job market is largely confined to retail, energy sector support, healthcare, and public administration. Career growth in specialized corporate or tech fields generally requires commuting.

   

• Minimal Entertainment & Nightlife: Options for shopping, diverse dining, nightlife, or family entertainment within city limits are sparse. Residents often have to travel to Wheeling or over the state line into Ohio for movies,major retail centers, or fine dining.

   

• Substance Abuse & Property Crime Concerns: Like many small towns in the Rust Belt and Appalachian regions, Moundsville faces ongoing challenges with drug dependency and related petty property crimes (such as theft or burglary).

   

• Aging Infrastructure & Blight: Parts of the city struggle with vacant storefronts, aging housing stock, and municipal infrastructure that moves slowly to update.

• Flood Risks Near the River: Properties situated closer to the Ohio River banks or local floodplains carry elevated flood risks during heavy rain events or spring thaws, often requiring flood insurance.

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