204 W Washington Street
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
- 3 beds
- 2 baths
- 2,056 sqft
- 12,480 sqft lot
- $262 per sqft
- 1792 build
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This uniquely charming historical home was built as a one room log cabin with a loft and an adjacent house, which have been combined and updated through the years to provide modern luxuries throughout this three-bedroom, two full bath home, with a working elevator, two fireplaces, situated on a huge, fenced lot, in the heart of Shepherdstown WV. This home has a main level primary bedroom with an attached full bathroom. The main level living room has wood floors, a fireplace, door out to the terrace, and a hidden pet sanctuary with a view under the stairs! The formal dining area has so much built-in storage, a huge fireplace, a working elevator in the corner, as well as passing through to the adorable kitchen. The kitchen bar looks out to the terrace gardens. Outdoor entertainment is a breeze with kitchen door out to the lovely terrace. Do the dishes with an amazing picture window of the spacious side yard. There is also a living room/library/office room upstairs, between the two spacious bedrooms. The clawfoot soaking tub in the upper full bath is a historic and modern luxury. The elevator conveniently comes up to the hallway between the two upper-level bedrooms. The stairs in the upper living room lead to the large, floored attic, which could be finished as living space or an art studio. This home is a one-of-a-kind well-maintained home, steeped in history, with an amazing large in-town lot with parking in a driveway beside the home and private parking off Church Alley behind the home. The location is optimal for walking to all the Shepherdstown sites, restaurants, shops, and all year-round community activities and festivals! A Brief History: John C. Allen, Jr. book, “Uncommon Vernacular: The Early Houses of Jefferson County, West Virginia, 1735-1835” Released in Hardcover – September 1, 2011.Features a photo of this home, “The Crooked House”, on page 173, claiming from research that this home was built by Cato Moore in 1786. What is certain is that “The Crooked House” was originally two homes. The now dining room started out as a one room log cabin with a loft and a large fireplace with a cooking bar. If you look closely at the current dining room floor, you may notice two stone areas. One at the current fireplace and another on the opposite side of the room partly under the storage built-in units. The now living room side of this home, with the brick chimney, was very near to the older log home, yet they were separate homes. According to historic Survey files from 1973, Michael Cookus purchased the homes lot, #175, from Phillip Welshammer (Welyzheimer) in 1792 for 80 pounds. The “new” side of the home most likely was built in 1792 by Michael Cookus. The two homes were joined sometime before 1840. Michael Cooks’ daughter, married Solomon Miller. The Miller family owned this property and home for 132 years, until 1924. The Miller family were known to be carriage makers, cabinet makers, weavers, and needle work artists. The current dining room was the weaving room. The other main level room on the driveway side of the home was once where the Miller family made axe handles and cabinets. The noted painter, Eleazer Hutchinson Miller, was born in this home in 1831, and was widely known to have established a famous art studio in Georgetown as well as the founder of the, still-alive-and -well, “Arts Club Of DC.” Several of Eleazer Hutchinson Miller’s watercolor paintings can be seen in the historic Shepherdstown Museum, and his painting, “Moonrise and Twilight” hung in the Corcoran Gallery in DC until it closed. In more modern times, the second story was added over the dining room around 1915. Shepherdstown started getting running water in 1918. It was ten years later with a new, younger owner adding plumbing, central heat, the upstairs bathroom and the walk-in closet to “The Crooked House.” The back porch, was most likely converted into the kitchen in the 1930s.. Website more info
Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Samson Properties
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MLS# WVJF2013868 —
The Building
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Year Built:1792
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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New Construction:No
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Construction Materials:Wood Siding, Stone, Frame, Log
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Structure Type:Detached
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Architectural Style:Traditional, Federal, Farmhouse/National Folk, Cottage, Colonial, Log Home
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Levels:4
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Roof:Metal
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Elevators:1
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Window Features:Wood Frame
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Accessibility Features:Elevator
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Foundation Details:Permanent, Stone
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Basement:Yes
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Basement Type:Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished, Dirt Floor, Other
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Total SqFt Source:Estimated
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Total Below Grade SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Above Grade Finished SqFt:2056
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Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Above Grade Unfinished SqFt:323
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Above Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Estimated
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Below Grade Finished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Unfinished Area Units:Square Feet
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Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Below Grade Unfinished SqFt Source:Assessor
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Tax Total Finished SqFt:2056
Interior
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Interior Features:Elevator, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Primary Bath(s), Built-Ins, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Wood Floors
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Room List:Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, 2nd Stry Fam Rm, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
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Flooring Type:Solid Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplaces:2
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Fireplace Features:Mantel(s), Stone, Other
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Wall & Ceilings:Beamed Ceilings, Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings, Dry Wall
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Living Area SqFt Source:Assessor
Room Dimensions
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Total SqFt:2379
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Living Area SqFt:2,056 Sqft
Financial & Terms
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Sale Type:Standard
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Acceptable Financing:Cash, Bank Portfolio, Conventional
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Buyer Financing:Conventional
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Possession:Coin w/Sell Sett
Location
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Directions:From Shepherdstown, take a left at the four way stop, on to South Duke St towards RT 9. Pass W Washington St and take the very next left onto Church Alley. See For Sale Sign on the left behind 204 W. Washington ST alley parking area for up yo 3 cars. Walk through the back gate, through the amazing back yard and around to the front door for lockbox entry. There is also small gravel driveway for one car to park off of W Washington St. For Sale Sign in the front of the home as well.
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Latitude:39.42997080
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Longitude:-77.80908927
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Location Type:Downtown
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Property Condition:Excellent, Very Good
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Lot Size Units:Square Feet
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Lot Size Acres:0.29
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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Lot Features:Level, Partly Wooded, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Other
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Lot SqFt:12,480 Sqft
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Zoning:101
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Road Surface Type:Black Top, Alley, Paved, Other
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Road Responsibility:Public, City/County
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View:Garden/Lawn
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In City Limits:Yes
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Outdoor Living Structures:Terrace, Porch(es)
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Other Structures:Above Grade, Below Grade
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Water View:No
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Fencing:Fully, Picket, Wire, Wood, Rear
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Waterfront:No
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Water Oriented:No
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Water Access:No
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Navigable Water:No
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Tidal Water:No
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Land Use Code:004
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Ground Rent Exists:No
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Riparian Rights:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- Agent phone:
- (703) 380-6884
- Office phone:
- (304) 930-5128
Taxes
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Tax ID Number:10 2013000000000
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Tax Year:2022
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Tax Lot:#175,176
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Tax Assessed Value:$352,000
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Year Assessed:2022
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Total Taxes Payment Frequency:Annually
Beds
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Bedrooms:3
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Bedrooms Main Level:1
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Upper Level Bedrooms:2
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Upper Level 1 Bedrooms:2
Baths
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Total Baths:2
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Full Baths:2
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Main Level Baths:1.00
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Main Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1
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Upper Level Total Baths:1.00
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Upper Level Full Baths:1
The Listing
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Close Sale Type:Standard Sale
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling Type:Wall Unit
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Central Air:No
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Cooling Fuel:Electric
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Heating:Yes
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Heating Type:Hot Water, Radiant
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Heating Fuel:Oil
Utilities
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Utilities:Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
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Sewer/Septic:Public Sewer
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Hot Water:Electric
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Water Source:Public
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Internet Services:Cable
Appliances
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Appliances:Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater
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Laundry Type:Hookup, Main Floor
Schools
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School District Name:Jefferson County Schools
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School District Source:Listing Agent
The Community
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Subdivision Name:Shepherdstown Corporation
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Senior Community:No
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Pool:No Pool
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Spa:No
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HOA:No
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Condo/Coop Association:No
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Municipal Trash:Yes
Parking
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Total Garage and Parking Spaces:3
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Garage:No
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Type of Parking:Driveway, Alley
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Parking Features:Gravel Driveway, Crushed Stone
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Driveway - # of Spaces:3
Extra Units
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Vacation Rental:No
Walk Score®
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Bike Score®
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Bike Score evaluates a location's bikeability. It is calculated by measuring bike infrastructure, hills, destinations and road connectivity, and the number of bike commuters. Bike Scores range from 0 (Somewhat Bikeable) to 100 (Biker’s Paradise).
Soundscore™
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Soundscore is an overall score that accounts for traffic, airport activity, and local sources. A Soundscore rating is a number between 50 (very loud) and 100 (very quiet).
Air Pollution Index
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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10/31/24
Oct 31, 2024
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Sold | BRIGHT | $540,000 | |
10/15/24
Oct 15, 2024
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Pending | BRIGHT | $540,000 | |
9/22/24
Sep 22, 2024
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Sold Subject To Contingencies | BRIGHT | $540,000 |