The Old Scrabble School House, circa 1888 on National Historic Register/Scrabble Historic District. Absolutely adorable one bedroom, one full bath brick cottage next to a stocked trout stream! This amazing property is fully updated: New kitchen, bathroom, electric, plumbing, HVAC. .. the works! All interior walls were removed to function as a 1 bedroom studio/efficiency vacation rental. The open floor plan shows off the beautiful refinished wood floors, tall ceilings and new kitchen with granite counters. New Kohler fixtures in kitchen and bath. Brand new refrigerator, stove/range, well pump/filter/pressure tank. New septic in 2016. Not much, if anything, left to be done here. Tons of history and lots of character to say the least. NOTE: Over $32k in vacation rental income in 2022 with the owner reserving 52 days/year for friends and relatives visiting Shepherdstown. This property is located in Berkeley County, but maintains a Shepherdstown 25443 mailing address/zip code. Flood insurance may be required, if financed, as it sits adjacent to the trout stream. .. Rocky Marsh Run. Showing times may be restricted due to current vacation rental status.
Single-familyProperty Type
1888Year Built
9,148 sq ftLot Size
$487Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Brad Lewis• Greentree Associates of Shepherdstown, Inc.
The Old Scrabble School House, circa 1888 on National Historic Register. Adorable 1BR, 1BA one level brick cottage. LR and BR with beautiful hardwood floors. Lots of history and character. Located in Berkeley County, Shepherdstown mailing address. New 1BR septic system. Flood insurance required as it sits next to trout stream. .. Rocky Marsh Run. Restricted showing times, 24 hrs notice required.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Laundry
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Has Laundry, Dryer In Unit, Hookup, Washer In Unit
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Dirt Floor, Outside Entrance, Side Entrance, Walkout Stairs
Exterior
Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: No
Improvement Assessed Value: $55,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
Roof: Asphalt, Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Lot Information
Lot Features: Landscaping, Fishing Available, Flood Plain
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 100
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $26,300
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 560
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $277
School Tax: $869
Tax Assessed Value: $82,100
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $1,147
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Rental Information
Total Actual Rent: $32,000
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Septic = # of BR
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From Historic Shepherdstown. .. .. German St to Duke St. North to left on Shepherd Grade Road. Left on Scrabble past Turner Road, over stream/bridge, property first on right. .. see Old School House. .. #4893.
Location Type: Spring
Municipality: Opequon District
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Fishing Allowed, Private Access
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Spring
Water Body Name: Rocky Marsh
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 644
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1888
Year Renovated: —
County: Berkeley County
APN: 08 13002000000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Vacation Rental
Around this home
Schools
Bedington Elementary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 5.4mi
Spring Mills Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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Spring Mills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
7/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 73-81% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$259,000 – $314,000
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