2 bed, 1 bath with unfinished basement in Charleston’s East End District. Nice home, just needs some TLC. Great location near the State Capitol with quick access to I-64. Walkable area with strong rental potential. Ideal investment property.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
$56Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Holly Hall• Old Colony
Bought with Bridget Hill• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
This charming home has hardwood floors, two bedrooms and bath on first floor with a possible third bedroom/playroom/storage area on finished, unheated second floor, with 6' maximum ceiling and approximate 462 sq ft. Perfect location within Historic East End and walking distance to state capitol, multiple restaurants, and beautiful Kanawha River. Small one car garage and off-street parking. Seller offering First American Eagle Premier Home Warranty!
Public Records
Jan 25, 2013
Sold
$65,000
$48/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 21, 1983
Sold
$49,900
$37/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$648 (−17.0%)
$12,660 + $27,600
$40,260
2024
$780 (+4.9%)
$12,660 + $35,820
$48,480
2023
$743 (+5.2%)
$12,660 + $33,540
$46,200
2022
$707 (+33.6%)
$12,660 + $31,260
$43,920
2021
$529 (+0.9%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2020
$524 (+0.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2019
$521 (+10.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2018
$471 (+0.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2017
$468 (+0.7%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2016
$465 (+3.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2014
$449
$12,660 + $20,040
$32,700
Tax history for 1607 Franklin Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$648 (−17.0%)
$12,660 + $27,600
$40,260
2024
$780 (+4.9%)
$12,660 + $35,820
$48,480
2023
$743 (+5.2%)
$12,660 + $33,540
$46,200
2022
$707 (+33.6%)
$12,660 + $31,260
$43,920
2021
$529 (+0.9%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2020
$524 (+0.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2019
$521 (+10.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2018
$471 (+0.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2017
$468 (+0.7%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2016
$465 (+3.6%)
$12,660 + $20,340
$33,000
2014
$449
$12,660 + $20,040
$32,700
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
41 ft.
Lot depth
59 ft.
Lot size
2,418 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,353
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kanawha County
APN
11 25002900000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 5, 2026.
R-8
HD
High Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-8 High Density Residential District is to: Provide for a variety of housing density and types, and customary accessory uses at a density higher than in other City neighborhoods, and; Preserve the desirable character of existing high density residential neighborhoods, and; Provide for adequate light, ventilation, quiet, and privacy for neighborhood residents.
Zone overlays
Historic District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Communications tower
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: Attached, Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Appliances: Refrigerator
Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 5
Has Basement
Basement Details: Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Composition, Shingle
Building Information
# of Stories Total: 1
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Plaster, Vinyl Siding
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Lot Size : 0
Lot Size Dimensions: 59 x 59 x 41 x 41
Lot Size Units: Acres
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $648
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Piedmont
Middle Or Junior School: Horace Mann
High School: Capital
Location Information
Directions: Washington St E, right onto US-60E, right onto Franklin Ave, home on the left
Subdivision Name: NONE
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,353
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,418 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Kanawha County
APN: 11 25002900000000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 5, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: KanawhaValleyBoardOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Piedmont Year-Round Education
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Horace Mann Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.0mi
5/10
Capital High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 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
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 21 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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Estimated sale price
$73,000 – $88,000
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