$147,500
$3K PRICE DROP

Estimated payment $889/month

Total Views 138,178
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,482 Sq Ft
$100 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

Welcome to 873 Chester—an excellent investment opportunity in Charleston’s historic Edgewood neighborhood. Situated on one of the city’s last remaining brick streets, this charming home features a main-level master bedroom, a convenient half bath off the kitchen, and enduring curb appeal. A new one-year lease begins June 1, 2025, at $1,250/month, offering immediate rental income. Don’t miss this chance to own a character-filled property with reliable cash flow potential.

Listing Agent

Madeline McPhee

Riggs Commercial Realty, LLC License #240303417 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,088

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 2,069 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 39x39x53x53

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 1,482 Sq Ft Home
  • Insulated Windows
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Partial Basement
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • J. E. Robbins Elementary School
  • West Side Middle School
  • Capital High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-0012-0338-0000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,088

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0475
  • Lot Size: 39x39x53x53
  • Subdivision Name: NONE
  • Directions: From Edgewood Drive, turn left onto Beech, Left onto Somerset, House is on the left.
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
  • Has Basement: Partial
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Cable TV
  • Living Area: 1482.0
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Plaster, Shingle Siding
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Composition, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Other

Utilities

  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Forced Air, Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: J. E. Robbins
  • High School: Capital
  • Middle Or Junior School: West Side

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 12-0012-0338-0000-0000

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1088.0

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $1,869 $58,080 $8,940 $49,140
2023 $883 $54,900 $8,940 $45,960
2022 $833 $51,780 $8,940 $42,840
2021 $732 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2020 $725 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2019 $721 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2018 $652 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2017 $648 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2016 $644 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2015 $639 $45,660 $8,940 $36,720
2014 $620 $45,120 $8,940 $36,180
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $147,500 0.0% $100 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Off Market $1,250 -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $150,000 0.0% $101 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 For Rent $1,250 0.0% --
07/29/2015 07/29/15 Sold $77,500 -19.3% $52 / Sq Ft
06/29/2015 06/29/15 Pending -- -- --
01/30/2015 01/30/15 For Sale $96,000 -- $65 / Sq Ft
Source: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $77,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $76,095 FHA
Source: Public Records

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Source: Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 277518

Kanawha Valley Board of REALTORS®

APN: 12-12-03380000