Build your dream home in the heart of South Hills! This rare opportunity offers a prime lot in one of Charleston’s most desirable areas, just minutes from the charming shops, dining, and local favorites along Bridge Road. Conveniently located in the highly sought-after George Washington High School district, this property combines location, convenience, and potential. Enjoy quick access to downtown Charleston while still tucked away in an established neighborhood setting. Whether you’re looking to build your forever home or invest in land in a premier location, 944 Ridgemont offers endless possibilities.
Vacant landProperty Type
5,532 sq ftLot Size
$3Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Marie McDavid• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
South Hills, located between Downtown Charleston and the Kanawha State Forest, is a residential and hillside Charleston neighborhood with winding ridge roads and broad valley views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Bridge Road corridor near the South Hills Market area, where coffee counters, local eateries, and small storefronts line the street. Community pillars include South Hills Market, Lola’s Pizza, and the annual FestivALL events that spill into nearby venues downtown. Brick colonials and mid-century ranches sit on wooded lots, with stair-stepped streets that follow the terrain. Trails and overlooks shape daily routines, while the commute patterns flow across the South Side Bridge into the city core. Parks and school campuses add a steady, lived-in rhythm without feeling removed from Charleston’s cultural calendar.
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Property details
Exterior
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Approximately 0.127-acre lot
Directions: From downtown take Southside Bridge, right on Bridge Rd, right on Walnut Rd, then right on Ridgemont Rd
Home design
Land property
Construction
No building details (vacant land)
Utilities
Electricity available
Public sewer available
Water available
Natural gas not available
Financial info
Annual tax approximately $43
Electricity and solar
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Lot width
61 ft.
Lot depth
97 ft.
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Vacant Land
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Kanawha County
APN
14-0005-0086-0000-0000
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Last updated by owner on Jun 25, 2024.
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 19 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
In this area, properties receive around 8.3 hours in
June and 3.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 944 Ridgemont Rd
$13,972
$2,028 under list price of $16K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $28K to $203K.