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556 Louisiana Ave, Chester, WV, 26034

2beds
1baths
1,173sqft
$189,000
$161price/sqft
$1,364/moest. monthly cost
$54,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming Victorian-Style Home with Stunning New Remodel! This beautifully renovated Victorian-style home blends timeless character with modern updates. The spacious eat-in kitchen flows seamlessly into the open-concept living and dining area, creating an inviting space for everyday living and entertaining. A stunning sunroom spans the front of the home, showcasing abundant natural light through large windows that flood the interior with sunshine. Step outside to enjoy the large covered rear porch overlooking the level backyard—perfect for relaxing or hosting family and friends. A one-car detached garage with alley access adds convenience and additional storage. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms, a full bath, and a conveniently located laundry area. The home's unique layout and open floor plan create a sense of space and charm that simply can't be fully captured in photographs. This is a property you truly need to experience in person to appreciate all it has to offer!

Getting Around

52
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
18
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
Oak Glen Middle SchoolGrades 5-84.7 mi
7/10
Oak Glen High SchoolGrades 9-124.8 mi
8/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year built: 1910

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Frame,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Conventional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished

Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 8 x 5.5

Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12 x 12

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12 x 15

Eat In Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13 x 15

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 1,173

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,173
  • Total interior livable area: 1,173 sqft

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 11 x 13

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12 x 13

Sunroom

  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13 x 19

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: CH7C 0343

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,601 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Alley Access,Detached,Garage,On Street
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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 FloodingRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Hail
    HailModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Lightning
Hail
Strong Wind

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 $955$11,460
Home Insurance *$140$1,680
Property Taxes $88$1,056
Electricity $181$2,178
Total$1,364$16,368
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$46,765/yr
40% on housing$40,920/yr
45% on housing$36,373/yr

West Virginia FAIR Plan Programs

West Virginia Essential Property Insurance Association

Covered
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: 3.3%
3.3%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.0%
8.0%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 6.5%
6.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$161This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 26034$83
Hancock County$86

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 26034$148
Hancock County$137

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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-25Listed for sale$189,000
2024-05-10Sold$42,000
2024-03-15Pending sale$45,000
2024-03-01Listed for sale$45,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJames L Arehart
BrokerageCentury 21 Greathouse Realty, LLC

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