Unique south hills home with tons of character. stunning views, conveniently located, easy access to downtown as well as shopping at trace fork. Split level home, could be 5 bedrooms or 4 with a bonus. Bonus room is currently being used as a master suite, Kitchen is filled with stainless appliances and granite countertops. You won't want to miss this one!
UNIQUE SOUTH HILLS HOME OFFERS AWESOME FLOOR PLAN AND STUNNING VIEWS. NEW KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERS AND STAINLESS APPLIANCES. HEATED TILE FLOORS IN MAIN FLOOR BATHROOM AND MASTER CLOSET. HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVELS, 3RD FULL BATH IN LOWER LEVEL WITH AWESOME REC ROOM AND STORAGE. FLAGSTONE PATIO, YARD AND LARGE STORAGE BUILDING. YOU MUST GO IN THIS HOME!
KVBOR #220265
Jan 29, 2018
Listed
$204,900
$75/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 10, 2003
Sold
$159,900
$58/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,783 (+0.5%)
$26,580 + $84,240
$110,820
2024
$1,774 (+3.0%)
$26,580 + $83,700
$110,280
2023
$1,723
$26,580 + $80,520
$107,100
2022
$1,723 (+0.3%)
$26,580 + $80,520
$107,100
2021
$1,717 (+0.9%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2020
$1,702 (+0.6%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2019
$1,692 (+19.0%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2018
$1,421 (+0.6%)
$26,580 + $72,960
$99,540
2017
$1,412 (+0.5%)
$26,580 + $72,960
$99,540
2016
$1,406 (+3.7%)
$26,580 + $73,140
$99,720
2014
$1,356
$26,580 + $72,120
$98,700
Tax history for 2 Observatory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,783 (+0.5%)
$26,580 + $84,240
$110,820
2024
$1,774 (+3.0%)
$26,580 + $83,700
$110,280
2023
$1,723
$26,580 + $80,520
$107,100
2022
$1,723 (+0.3%)
$26,580 + $80,520
$107,100
2021
$1,717 (+0.9%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2020
$1,702 (+0.6%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2019
$1,692 (+19.0%)
$26,580 + $80,580
$107,160
2018
$1,421 (+0.6%)
$26,580 + $72,960
$99,540
2017
$1,412 (+0.5%)
$26,580 + $72,960
$99,540
2016
$1,406 (+3.7%)
$26,580 + $73,140
$99,720
2014
$1,356
$26,580 + $72,120
$98,700
*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
1.5
Lot width
133 ft.
Lot depth
128 ft.
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,283
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
09 25015700000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R-4
Single Family Residential District
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
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 10
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Storage
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Plaster
Property Features
Other Structures: Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0.25
Lot Size Dimensions:
Lot Size Area: 0.25
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.25
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,650
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: Corridor G to Oakwood Road. Left on Observatory. Home on the right up driveway.
Subdivision Name: none
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,283
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 09 25015700000000
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 • 0.3mi
8/10
John Adams Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
George Washington High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 17 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$285,000 – $344,000
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