c.1938 West Virginia Castle Home on Almost 1 Acre $100K

OHU50K Notes $100,000

c.1938 West Virginia Castle Home on Almost 1 Acre. One of a kind home with charm and a whimsical property.

Yard featured at 17 Maplewood Ave, Wheeling, WV, 26003

Realtor Comments

Step into a piece of local history with this one-of-a-kind 3-bedroom, 2-bath castle-inspired home. Constructed with bricks reclaimed from the original roads that once connected neighboring towns and featuring marble floors salvaged from a historic area building, this property is rich in character and craftsmanship. Distinctive architectural details and a story woven into every wall make this truly a home unlike any other. Recent updates include a newer furnace and hot water tank, electrical and plumbing, and a metal roof. All of this situated on over an acre and tucked backed in the Mozart neighborhood.

3 beds
2 baths
1,410 sqft
0.95 acre lot
Build date 1938

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.

17 Maplewood Ave, Wheeling, WV 26003 $100,000

Contact Realtor: Christopher Thomas
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Here are some pros and cons to consider for the Mozart neighborhood area in Wheeling, West Virginia (keeping it practical—without assuming all blocks are identical).

Pros

Historic / established neighborhood vibe: Parts of Wheeling have older housing stock and a strong “neighborhood feel,” with residents who know each other.
Walkable to local destinations (depending on the exact spot): Some areas are closer to small commercial corridors and amenities than outlying parts of the city.
Potential value vs. newer markets: Wheeling generally can offer lower home prices/rents than many larger WV metros (or nearby Ohio/Pittsburgh suburbs).
Character housing: If you like older homes (brick/wood, mature lots), you may find more of that here than in newer developments.

Cons

Block-by-block condition can vary a lot: In older-city neighborhoods, streets a few blocks apart can have very different levels of upkeep and property condition.
Property maintenance and system costs: Older homes can mean higher chances of needing roof/HVAC/plumbing/electrical/insulation work.
Street lighting/traffic patterns: Some city neighborhood streets can feel darker or have different traffic/parking dynamics than suburban areas.
Noise and neighborhood stability: Like many urban areas, daily life can be impacted by noise/parking patterns and the general stability of nearby properties—again, varies by exact location.
Limited “amenity density” vs. bigger cities: You may have fewer choices for things like dining/shopping close by compared with larger metros.