Nestled in the heart of South Hills, this charming ranch-style home offers convenience and opportunity. Just minutes from downtown Charleston and close to shopping, dining, and schools, this home features gleaming hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and three bedrooms on the main level. Enjoy a spacious living room, cozy kitchen, and the convenience of a one-car attached garage. The expansive lower level includes a large rec room and an ensuite, providing flexible space for guests, hobbies, or additional living areas. Full of character and endless potential, this home is ready for your personal touch. A must-see to truly appreciate!
South Hills, located between Downtown Charleston and the Kanawha State Forest, is a residential and hillside Charleston neighborhood with winding ridge roads and broad valley views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bridge Road corridor near the South Hills Market area, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts line the street. Community pillars include South Hills Market, Lola’s Pizza, and the annual FestivALL events that spill into nearby venues downtown. Brick colonials and mid-century ranches sit on wooded lots, with stair-stepped streets that follow the terrain. Trails and overlooks shape daily routines, while the commute patterns flow across the South Side Bridge into the city core. Parks and school campuses add a steady, lived-in rhythm without feeling removed from Charleston’s cultural calendar.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Eat-in kitchen
Insulated windows
Full basement
Bedrooms
7 total rooms (includes sleeping areas)
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Front porch
Home design
Ranch-style residential home
Parking
Attached garage (1 car)
Construction
Brick exterior
Composition/shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
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The purpose of the R-4 Single Family Residential District is to: Provide for single family neighborhoods on smaller lots, located within convenient walking distance of other uses, and; Preserve the desirable character of existing single family neighborhoods, and; Protect the single family residential areas from change and intrusion that may cause deterioration, and; Provide for adequate light, ventilation, quiet and privacy for neighborhood residents.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Charleston, WV • 25314
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Sun exposure
80/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.7 hrs
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