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159 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV, 25303

4beds
2baths
1,761sqft
$149,400
$85price/sqft
$1,110/moest. monthly cost
$44,400/yrincome needed

About This Home

Prime investment opportunity! This centrally located up-and-down duplex in South Charleston features two tenant-occupied units, providing immediate rental income. Both units currently bring in $1350/month. Located just minutes from I-64, shopping, and dining. It's perfect for seasoned or new investors!

Getting Around

54
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
44
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

5/10
2/10
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1934

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Block,Frame

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Duplex
  • Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven,Range,Refrigerator
  • Laundry features: Washer Hookup,Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Gas
  • Cooling features: Electric

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 1,761 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 160049000000000000

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,791 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 37 x 37 x 130 x 130

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingVery High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Hail
Ice Storm
Strong Wind
Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across West Virginia Counties

Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Straight Line Winds
Tornado
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $755$9,060
Home Insurance *$95$1,140
Property Taxes $78$936
Electricity $182$2,189
Total$1,110$13,320
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$38,057/yr
40% on housing$33,300/yr
45% on housing$29,600/yr

West Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

West Virginia Essential Property Insurance Association

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WildfireWildfire
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 260Commercial: 43
Total Premiums$274,000
Total Exposure$30.03M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 3.7%
3.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.0%
8.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.4%
1.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$85This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 25303$88
Kanawha County$93

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 25303$114
Kanawha County$100

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-03-28Listed for sale$149,400
2026-03-25Listing removed$149,400
2025-11-04Price change$149,400
2025-09-27Listed for sale$149,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentSofia Rashid
BrokerageRiggs Commercial Realty, LLC

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