Situated at the front of South Hills on a quiet dead-end street, this home offers a rare opportunity to own in one of Charleston’s most prestigious addresses. A beautifully updated kitchen blends style and function, while a sunlit living room with seamless patio access creates the perfect balance of comfort and elegance. The spa-like primary bath offers a serene retreat, while the finished basement provides versatile space for work, recreation, or additional living. Thoughtfully designed with timeless details, this home is a true escape in an unbeatable location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$201Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Christie Goldman• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
Conveniently located, front of the hill home, on a quiet dead end street. Updated kitchen offering high end appliances and cozy eat in area. Den with wall of bookcases. Spacious living room opens to patio, perfect for entertaining. Family and recreation room in basement. Large, street to street lot for all your needs. Tastefully decorated with attention to detail and ready to move in!
KVBOR #232952
Aug 6, 2019
Listed
$450,000
$137/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 28, 2003
Sold
$360,000
$109/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 23, 1998
Sold
$260,000
$79/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,754 (+22.8%)
$67,380 + $165,960
$233,340
2024
$3,058 (+1.1%)
$67,380 + $122,700
$190,080
2023
$3,026
$67,380 + $120,660
$188,040
2022
$3,026 (+10.6%)
$67,380 + $120,660
$188,040
2021
$2,737 (+0.9%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2020
$2,712 (+0.6%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2019
$2,696 (+10.6%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2018
$2,438 (+8.0%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2017
$2,258 (−0.3%)
$67,380 + $91,740
$159,120
2016
$2,265 (+3.7%)
$67,380 + $93,300
$160,680
2014
$2,184
$67,380 + $91,620
$159,000
Tax history for 1212 Upper Ridgeway Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,754 (+22.8%)
$67,380 + $165,960
$233,340
2024
$3,058 (+1.1%)
$67,380 + $122,700
$190,080
2023
$3,026
$67,380 + $120,660
$188,040
2022
$3,026 (+10.6%)
$67,380 + $120,660
$188,040
2021
$2,737 (+0.9%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2020
$2,712 (+0.6%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2019
$2,696 (+10.6%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2018
$2,438 (+8.0%)
$67,380 + $103,380
$170,760
2017
$2,258 (−0.3%)
$67,380 + $91,740
$159,120
2016
$2,265 (+3.7%)
$67,380 + $93,300
$160,680
2014
$2,184
$67,380 + $91,620
$159,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
149 ft.
Lot depth
177 ft.
Lot size
0.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,265
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
14 4001100000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R-2
Single Family Residential District
The purpose of the R-2 Single Family Residential District is to: Provide for attractive single family neighborhoods for residents who prefer larger lot sizes and do not generally desire to live in close proximity to other types of uses, and Preserve the desirable character of existing single family neighborhoods, and Protect 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
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick, Shingle Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.646
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Area: 0.646
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.646
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,058
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Cable Available
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Overbrook
Middle Or Junior School: John Adams
High School: G. Washington
Location Information
Directions: From South Side Bridge, Take Loudon Heights Road (left). Proceed to Upper Ridgeway Road. House will be on left.
Subdivision Name: n/a
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,265
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 14 4001100000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: KanawhaValleyBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Overbrook Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
8/10
John Adams Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
George Washington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
9/10
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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, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$629,000 – $762,000
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