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140 Swarthmore Ave, Charleston, WV, 25302

4beds
2baths
2,159sqft
$235,000
$109price/sqft
$1,965/moest. monthly cost
$78,600/yrincome needed

About This Home

Charming 1.5-story home in Edgewood featuring 4 beds, 2 baths, and over 2,100 sq ft of naturally lit space! Hardwood floors, spacious living areas, nicely appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances that are less than 2yrs old, and never used. Finished lower level with new carpet offers flexible space for rec room or office. Enjoy a large, covered deck plus additional outdoor space overlooking a fenced-in wooded backyard. One-car garage with basement access. Convenient West Side location minutes from downtown, hospitals, and interstate! Recently cleaned and ready for its new owner to move in!

Getting Around

77
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
58
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
6/10
9/10
Strath Haven High SchoolGrades 9-121.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1941

Materials

  • Roof: Metal
  • Construction materials: Brick,Drywall,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Electric Range,Disposal,Microwave,Refrigerator

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Sump Pump

Bedroom2

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 11.05x11.02

Bedroom3

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 13.09x9.04

Bedroom4

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 8.00x12.00

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Den

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 12.00x11.00

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 12.01x11.04

Family Room

  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 24.00x10.00

Features

  • Separate/Formal Dining Room
  • Window features: Insulated Windows
  • Flooring: Carpet,Hardwood,Slate
  • Number of fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 2,159 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11.01x11.01

Living Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 19.11x13.04

Primary Bedroom

  • Level: Upper
  • Dimensions: 13.06x11.02

Utility Room

  • Level: Main
  • Dimensions: 11.05x5.00

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 200006015900000000

Features

  • Patio & porch: Deck
  • Exterior features: Deck,Fence
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50 x 50 x 109 x 109

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Attached,Garage,One Car Garage
  • 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

No climate risk data available.

How This Home’s Risks Compare

FEMA Declared Disasters Across West Virginia Counties

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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 $1,188$14,256
Home Insurance *$238$2,856
Property Taxes $316$3,792
Electricity $223$2,684
Total$1,965$23,580
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$67,371/yr
40% on housing$58,950/yr
45% on housing$52,400/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: 3.7%
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

$109This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 25302$66
Kanawha County$93

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 25302$95
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
2026-05-11Pending sale$235,000
2026-05-06Price change$235,000
2024-10-05Pending sale$175,500
2024-07-25Listed for sale$175,500
2024-07-19Pending sale$175,500
2024-06-24Listed for sale$175,500
2024-06-04Pending sale$175,500
2024-06-04Listed for sale$175,500
2024-05-28Pending sale$175,500
2024-05-10Listed for sale$175,500
2024-04-16Pending sale$175,500
2024-04-05Price change$175,500
2017-06-23Price change$174,500
2017-02-21Price change$177,900
2016-07-07Listed for sale$179,900
1999-06-29Sold$126,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMisty Harris
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Real

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