878 Chester Rd is a 1,975 square foot house on a 6,425 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on May 24, 2012 for $143,800. Based on Redfin's Charleston data, we estimate the home's value is $219,184.
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
6,425 sq ftLot Size
$111Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$219,184
$75K since sold in May 2012$5,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 8.8% higher than the average sale price ($201K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R-4
HD
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.
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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
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Hot Water Steam
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: 2 Openings
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Brick
Property Information
Subdivision Name: EDGEWOOD ADD
Living Sq. Ft: 1,975
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 875
Building Sq. Ft: 1,975
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Stories Type: 2
Legal Description: PT LT 220 BK M & UNNUMBERED LT EDGEWD 63X102 CHESTER 878
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,425
Legal Lot Number: 220
Legal Block Number: M
Municipality Name: CHARLESTON WEST CORP
Acres: 0.1475
Depth Footage: 102
Front Footage: 63
State Use Description: RESIDENTIAL 1 FAMILY
Location Information
Parcel Location Influence: Neighborhood / Spot
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,975
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,425 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 12 13006000000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Stonewall Jackson Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
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Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$209,000 – $253,000
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