Sold886d on marketHistoric · 111 yrs
551 Melrose St
Morgantown, WV, 26505 • 26505 • Monongalia County
$197,500
$102/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,933Sqft
0.11 acLot
1915Built
Property DNA
Waterfront Property
None
Neighborhood Views
Neighborhood
Character Home
Built 1915 · 111 years of history
Wiles Hill
26505
Outdoor Living
Porch
1 Fireplace
Masonry
Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
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People checking out this listing
886 days on market
Established listing
$102/sqft
Price per square foot
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1915 · Historic
Great location close to WVU. Has original trim around doors and windows. Plenty of off street parking in the rear. Seller is offering a $5K repair allowance with acceptable offer.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,288/month
Principal & Interest$1,025
Property Tax$198
Insurance$66
Down payment20% ($39,500)
3%50%
Est. 6.75% rate · 30yr fixed · $158,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1915
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Parking3 Parking spaces
Lot4,617 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
Year built1915
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
RoofShingle
ConstructionFrame, Vinyl Siding
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOff Street, 3+ Cars
BasementFull,Interior Entry,Concrete
Fireplaces1
FencingNone
Lot4,617 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood26505
Annual tax$989
Parcel3112001401240000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths2
Features & details
11 categories of property features
Interior Features
Appliances
Range
Microwave
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Humidifier
Flooring
Wood
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace
Masonry
Exterior Features
Parking
Off Street
3+ Cars
Construction
Frame
Vinyl Siding
Patio & Porch
Porch
Lot Features
Corner Lot
Level
Community
Medical Facility
Public Transportation
Views
Neighborhood
Room details
5 rooms detailed
Bedroom3
Wood Floor
Dining Room
Ceiling Fan(s)Wood Floor
Kitchen
Vinyl Flooring
Living Room
Wood Floor
Basement
BasementListing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market886
Est. value$195,700
Est. rent$1,600/mo
Tax rate0.56%
Price/sqft$102
On marketNov 4, 2023
PostedNov 4, 2023
Last sold$197,500
MLS updatedNov 3, 2023
Tour days6
Views4
How are the schools in Morgantown?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Morgantown, WV, 26505
Price history
7 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 3, 2023Sold$197,500$102NCWV REIN
Sep 15, 2023Contingent$205,000$106NCWV REIN
Sep 7, 2023Price Change$205,000$106NCWV REIN
Aug 21, 2023Price Change$217,900$113NCWV REIN
Jul 2, 2023Listed For Sale$225,000$116NCWV REIN
Jun 27, 2011Sold$142,000$73Public Record
Jun 5, 2006Sold$145,000$75Public Record
Sold$197,500
Nov 3, 2023•$102/sqft•NCWV REIN
Contingent$205,000
Sep 15, 2023•$106/sqft•NCWV REIN
Price Change$205,000
Sep 7, 2023•$106/sqft•NCWV REIN
Price Change$217,900
Aug 21, 2023•$113/sqft•NCWV REIN
Listed For Sale$225,000
Jul 2, 2023•$116/sqft•NCWV REIN
Sold$142,000
Jun 27, 2011•$73/sqft•Public Record
Sold$145,000
Jun 5, 2006•$75/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
25 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 8, 2025$2,240$84,960
Apr 8, 2024$2,062$78,360
Apr 8, 2023$1,034$78,360
Apr 8, 2022$989$77,580
Apr 8, 2021—$77,580
Apr 8, 2020—$77,580
Apr 8, 2019$1,002$77,580
Apr 8, 2018$1,102$85,080
Apr 8, 2017$1,082$83,160
Apr 8, 2016$1,052$80,460
Apr 8, 2015$1,052$77,760
Apr 8, 2014$981$74,460
Apr 8, 2013$723$65,820
Apr 8, 2012$723$58,980
Apr 8, 2011$1,138$88,560
Apr 8, 2010$1,062$81,540
Apr 8, 2009$1,066$82,500
Apr 8, 2008$1,048$81,540
Apr 8, 2007$1,038$80,160
Apr 8, 2006$712$54,360
Apr 8, 2005$1,388$52,620
Apr 8, 2004—$31,980
Apr 8, 2003—$27,420
Apr 8, 2002—$30,000
Apr 8, 2001—$29,040
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Morgantown, WV • Monongalia County
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Nearby zip codes
26501265052650626507265082653126543
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