Wow factors in this 4 bed, 3 1/2 bath South Hills beauty. Two story foyer, great room, natural light, amazing finishings throughout. Stack stone fireplace, updated kitchen and baths. Full finished basement for entertaining. Expansive decking.
Wow! Amazing Detail Throughout. B/Ful Updates Include New Kitchen, Stacked Stone F/Place, Updated Baths, Lower Level Wet Bar/Entertaining Area & More. A True Must See!
Public Records
Nov 6, 2001
Sold
$23,500
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,334 (−0.8%)
$29,580 + $301,920
$331,500
2024
$5,376 (+3.6%)
$29,160 + $304,980
$334,140
2023
$5,188
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2022
$5,188 (+0.4%)
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2021
$5,167
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2020
$5,168 (+0.6%)
$29,160 + $296,220
$325,380
2019
$5,138 (+23.9%)
$29,160 + $296,220
$325,380
2018
$4,148 (−0.3%)
$29,160 + $261,300
$290,460
2017
$4,160 (+0.6%)
$29,160 + $264,000
$293,160
2016
$4,134 (−48.5%)
$29,160 + $264,000
$293,160
2014
$8,022
$29,160 + $262,740
$291,900
Tax history for 8 Observatory Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,334 (−0.8%)
$29,580 + $301,920
$331,500
2024
$5,376 (+3.6%)
$29,160 + $304,980
$334,140
2023
$5,188
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2022
$5,188 (+0.4%)
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2021
$5,167
$29,160 + $293,280
$322,440
2020
$5,168 (+0.6%)
$29,160 + $296,220
$325,380
2019
$5,138 (+23.9%)
$29,160 + $296,220
$325,380
2018
$4,148 (−0.3%)
$29,160 + $261,300
$290,460
2017
$4,160 (+0.6%)
$29,160 + $264,000
$293,160
2016
$4,134 (−48.5%)
$29,160 + $264,000
$293,160
2014
$8,022
$29,160 + $262,740
$291,900
*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
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
5,856
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
09 25015900000000
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
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: 3
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Fireplace Insert, Forced Air
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Features: Insert
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 13
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
Levels: Two
# of Stories Total: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Property Features
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 144 x 126 x 196
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,200
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: Rt 119 Corridor G. to Oakwood Rd to Left on Observatory.
Subdivision Name: none
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 5,856
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2004
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 09 25015900000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: KanawhaValleyBoardOfRealtors
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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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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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Estimated sale price
$595,000 – $720,000
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