Address
1053 W Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV
Price
$ 434,900
Property Attributes
- MLS#WVJF2025910
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyJEFFERSON
- CityHarpers Ferry
- NeighborhoodBolivar
- Zip25425
- StyleColonial
- Year Built1860
- Taxes$ 2768
- Price$ 434,900
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage1170
- Lot Size0.1 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
FROM CIVIL WAR CROSSROADS TO MODERN-DAY RETREAT Some homes have a history. Others have stood quietly while history unfolded around them. Built in 1860, 1053 West Washington Street has watched more than a century and a half pass from its place in historic Bolivar, overlooking a landscape that would soon become one of the most contested crossroads of the American Civil War. Just months before its earliest years, John Brown's raid on nearby Harpers Ferry shook the nation. By 1861, war had arrived. Soldiers marched through Bolivar. Armies occupied the surrounding heights. Union and Confederate forces fought for control of this strategic gateway to the Shenandoah Valley. In 1862, Stonewall Jackson's forces surrounded Harpers Ferry, with Bolivar Heights becoming the center of the Union defense, as the fighting returned. Then, in 1863, artillery fire struck Bolivar and damaged civilian homes and through those turbulent years, this brick home stood along Washington Street. Today, behind its historic brick exterior is a home beautifully brought back to lifewhere the character of another century meets the comforts of modern living. This three-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, preserving the character and charm of its past while creating a warm and inviting place for today. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a distinctive short-term rental, this is a place to experience Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, and the surrounding mountains from a home with a story all its own. More than 160 years of history have already been written here, perhaps the next chapter is yours.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Listed $434,900 |
General Features
| Living Area | 1170 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Baseboard - Electric |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Possession | Negotiable |
| Appliances | Built-In Microwave,Dryer - Electric,Dryer - Front Loading,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Stainless Steel Appliances,Washer - Front Loading,Washer/Dryer Stacked,Water Heater |
| Zoning | 101 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Construction Materials | Masonry |
| School District | JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS |
| Year Built | 1860 |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | JEFFERSON |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | BOLIVAR |
| Garage Y/N | No |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Transportation | Bus Stop less than 1 mile |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From Hwy 340 turn on to Union St. Go to the stopping at Washington St.. Turn Left. Home will be first one on the left. |
| City | HARPERS FERRY |
| Disclosures | Prop Disclaimer |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 4286.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 107200.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 2768.0 |
| Property Condition | Very Good |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Full Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 371.71 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional,Exchange,FHA |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=P4vX1KEKV26 |
| Total SQFT | 1170 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| Tax Lot | WASH |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-Ins,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Bathroom - Walk-In Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Dining/Living,Floor Plan - Traditional,Window Treatments |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Basement | Interior Access,Sump Pump,Unfinished |
| Hot Water | Electric |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | No |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1170 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Bedroom 1 |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Laundry Type | Main Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source | Assessor |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 3 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Source | Assessor |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 2 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Outbuilding(s) |
|---|---|
| Pool | No Pool |
| Parking Features | Gravel Driveway |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 2 |
| Type of Parking | Driveway,On Street |
| Land Use Code | 004 |
| Foundation Details | Stone,Brick/Mortar |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.10 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 44400.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedroom 1 | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - HardWood | ||
| Kitchen | Main | Built-Ins,Countertop(s) - Quartz,Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Plank,Kitchen - Country,Kitchen - Electric Cooking,Living/Dining Room Combo | ||
| Living Room | Main | Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - HardWood,Chair Rail,Living/Dining Room Combo |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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