Welcome to 205 Whispering Woods Road, a distinctive residence set on approximately 2.83 acres. With over 5,000 square feet, the 4-bedroom, 3 and a half bath layout showcases striking lines, a light brick exterior, and thoughtful design details that give the home real presence. Inside, spacious living areas connect to an impressive outdoor entertaining space. Multiple access points, a covered patio, upper balcony, and an in-ground pool create a private retreat. The pool liner was cut and will need to be replaced. This is a home ready for updates and personal touches, yet its architecture, scale, and setting offer a rare opportunity to create something truly special
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
2.83 acresLot Size
$130Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Ryan Leger• Century 21 Excellence Realty
Kanawha City, located between the Kanawha River and the wooded slopes of the Kanawha State Forest, is a residential and commercial Charleston neighborhood with a riverfront corridor and a hillside backdrop. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates along MacCorkle Avenue SE near 35th Street SE, where local diners, corner markets, and service storefronts line the main strip. Community touchstones include The Bucket, Tudor’s Biscuit World (Kanawha City), and the Kanawha City Community Center. Mid-century ranches and brick cottages sit on curving streets that climb toward forested trails. River views and pocket parks shape a daily rhythm tied to the water. The mix of small businesses and outdoor access gives the area a grounded, lived-in feel.
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Market insights
205 Whispering Woods Rd · $699,000
DAYS ON MARKET
18 days
The average home goes pending in 33 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$699,000
Median sale price in this area is $199,349. (71% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
26% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Heating & cooling
Central air
Heat pump
Home design
Two stories
Construction
Brick construction
Composition shingle roof
HOA & community
Homeowners association
Association fee paid annually
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Welcome to 205 Whispering Woods Road, a distinctive 4-bedroom, 3 and a half-bath home offering impressive space, architectural character, and tremendous potential in the desirable Whispering Woods community. Set on approximately 2.83 acres, this substantial residence offers more than 5,000 square feet of living space, a three-car garage, and a striking light brick exterior surrounded by mature trees and established landscaping. ? ?Inside, the expansive floor plan features generously sized rooms with abundant space for everyday living and entertaining. Multiple areas of the home open to an exceptional outdoor living space, where the residence wraps around a private courtyard style setting featuring an in-ground swimming pool, expansive paved entertaining areas, covered spaces, and an upper-level balcony overlooking the backyard. With multiple access points from the home, the outdoor area has incredible potential for entertaining on a grand scale. The pool liner was cut and is currently in need of a replacement liner. The home itself is ready for updating and personal touches, but its size, architecture, acreage, and unique layout provided outstanding foundation for creating a truly remarkable property!
Public Records
Mar 8, 1999
Sold
$650,000
$121/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$8,118 (+6.8%)
$116,340 + $408,180
$524,520
2025
$7,601 (−1.8%)
$116,340 + $376,080
$492,420
2024
$7,737 (+5.4%)
$115,260 + $385,620
$500,880
2023
$7,342 (+5.7%)
$115,260 + $361,020
$476,280
2022
$6,946 (−0.6%)
$115,260 + $336,420
$451,680
2021
$6,984
$115,260 + $340,560
$455,820
2020
$6,988 (−0.4%)
$115,260 + $344,700
$459,960
2019
$7,013 (+9.5%)
$115,260 + $348,900
$464,160
2018
$6,403 (+3.1%)
$115,260 + $353,100
$468,360
2017
$6,208 (−0.3%)
$100,260 + $357,240
$457,500
2016
$6,228 (+4.8%)
$100,260 + $361,380
$461,640
2014
$5,942
$100,260 + $352,140
$452,400
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,370
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,370
Year built
1992
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
09 85004700000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 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
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
6 days above 99° 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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Historical weather
Charleston, WV • 25304
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Sun exposure
78/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Charleston. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 205 Whispering Woods Rd
$683,967
$15K under list price of $699K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $288K to $862K.