#277511, Marie McDavid, Listing office: ERA Property Elite
Property details
About 9 Observatory Rd
Cute 1 1/2 story located in the heart of South Hills. Five minutes to downtown or Southridge Shopping, and schools. This home offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and is located on a dead-end street.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size2,031 sqft
BasementYes
Year built1943
ParkingBasement, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #279170
Garage1 space
FireplaceInsert
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Trash Compactor
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Laminate, Tile
- Interior: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Fireplace, Cable TV, Wood Burning Stove
- Fireplace: Insert
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Parking: Basement, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Deck
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $250,000
- Price/SqFt: $123
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,737
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Travel Corridor G South to left onto Oakwood Rd. left onto Observatory Rd. This home will be almost to the end on the left.
- Year Built: 1943
- Living Area: 2,031 SqFt
- MLS Number: 279170
- MLS Name: KVBR
- Office Name: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
- Office Phone: (304) 201-7653
- Office Email: info@bhgrec.com
- Listing Agent: Scott Jones
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2015 | Home Sold | $176,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $108,000 | $1,737 |
| 2023 | $104,700 | $1,684 |
| 2022 | $104,700 | $1,684 |
| 2021 | $104,700 | $1,677 |
| 2020 | $104,700 | $1,663 |
| 2019 | $104,700 | $1,653 |
| 2018 | $97,020 | $1,385 |
| 2017 | $97,020 | $1,376 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Overbrook Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.3 mi
•218 Overbrook Rd
8
Holz Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.0 mi
•1505 Hampton Rd
3
Piedmont Year-Round Education
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•203 Bradford St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $53,125. Residents of Charleston, WV typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
30%
<35k
52%
35k-100k
15%
100k-200k
3%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
55%
Single, No Kids
9%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
16%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
22%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Major League Soccer (MLS)
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Banana Republic
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Sonic
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Infiniti
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Urban Contemporary- Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
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About 9 Observatory Rd
The listing price of 9 Observatory Rd property is $250,000.
The property 9 Observatory Rd is a house located in Charleston, West Virginia, 25314.
Active Listing: 9 Observatory Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 9 Observatory Rd are: Overbrook Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Holz Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Piedmont Year-Round Education (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), John Adams Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Stonewall Jackson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), South Charleston Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), George Washington High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), South Charleston High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Capital High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $1,737 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 10, 2015 for $176,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 9 Observatory Rd has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 9 Observatory Rd is 2,031 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 9 Observatory Rd is 1943.
This home is located at 9 Observatory Rd in Charleston, WV and zip code 25314. This 2,031 square foot home was built in 1943. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $250,000.
While more than 12 listings in Charleston, WV in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 12 listings sold at asking price, and more than 37 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Charleston, WV decreased by 3.1% between May and June 2025. While the average time on the market in June 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $200,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.