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  • $215,000

    249 Mercer St, Beckley, WV 25801

    3beds
    1,521sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1962
    0.51 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $141/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Large dining areaGorgeous oak hardwood floorsOld inground swimming poolAttached single-carportMid-century modern elementsPartial basementNew electrical breaker box
    Mercer Street Homeplace near the Beckley, WV, VA Hospital. This recently remodeled 1,500 sq. ft., three-bedroom, two-bath home is located on a quiet, dead-end street. Convenient location to everything that the Beckley area has to offer. According to tax records, the house was constructed in 1962, and mid-century modern elements are evident in the lighting and other features. The entry-level unit features gorgeous oak hardwood floors that have been freshly refinished. Typical of the era, the home features a spacious living room with handmade, built-in corner cabinets. The kitchen is open, with a large dining area integrated into the floor plan. The partial basement features two large rooms located at the bottom of the staircase, complete with sliding patio walk-out doors. The basement includes a wood-burning Fisher stove. A brand-new Lenox central air conditioning unit has been installed, along with a new electrical breaker box. The back of the house has an old inground swimming pool that could be restored. The back pool area is securely fenced for privacy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Property taxes for 2024 were $1302.00. The dining area includes a bay window overlooking the pool area. The exterior features a brick ranch-style house with an attached single-carport. The front features a covered front porch, and the roof is covered with shingles. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEED and TAX INFORMATION Deed Information: Raleigh County Deed Book 5078; Page 5746 Acreage: 0.51 acres +/- Real Estate Tax ID / Acreage / Taxes Raleigh County (41), Beckley Corp. (01) Tax Map 34: Parcel 102 2022 Real Estate Taxes: $845.00 BOUNDARIES AND SURVEY The property is being sold by the boundary and not by the acre. ACCESS/FRONTAGE The property is located at 249 Mercer Street, paved and maintained by the City of Beckley. Just passed the property; the street dead-ends at the junction of Nixon Drive. UTILITIES Water: Beckley Water Company Sewer: Beckley Public Service District Electricity: Appalachian Power Company Cellphone Coverage: Various Carriers Wi-Fi: Multiple carries offer high-speed service SURROUNDING AREA Beckley is the county seat of Raleigh, located near the center of southern West Virginia; Beckley is the largest city in the state's southern section, with a population of more than 16,000 residents, according to the 2020 Census. Beckley serves a market area of approximately 250,000 residents. According to estimates from the Southern West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, it is also at the center of the New River Gorge region, a destination for more than three million annual tourists. Surrounding the newly established New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, the region is undergoing a revolutionary economic change. Since the designation of the national park in 2021, it has become a swiftly growing location for outdoor recreation and heritage tourism. RECREATION Residency in the New River Gorge region affords access to a seemingly limitless variety of recreational pursuits. In addition to outdoor recreation opportunities such as skiing and snow tubing at Winterplace, the area offers hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, paddling, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting in parks. It also accommodates several walking, skating, and field sports facilities, including stadiums, playgrounds, and walking and biking trails. The YMCA Soccer Complex at Beckley is a nationally recognized eight-field center for soccer. Golf is available at ten courses in the region. Indoor recreation centers encompass gyms, bowling alleys, gaming centers, and roller skating rinks. The region is also famous for its rock climbing and whitewater rafting. Both pursuits are accommodated in the park's northern section near Fayetteville.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 12:36pm

    Listed by:

    304-667-2897,

    Foxfire Realty

    Source: My State MLS,MLS#: 11180936
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Breakfast Room, Family Room, First Floor Bathroom, First Floor Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
    Kitchen
    • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Natural Gas, Forced Air, Zoned
    Cooling
    • Central, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven
    Features
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
    • Basement: Partial,Partially Finished,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 2
    • Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,521
    • Total interior livable area: 1,521 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,521

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Driveway
    • Garage spaces: 1
    • Has carport: Yes
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Patio, Covered Porch, Open Porch
    • Exterior features: Utilities
    • Pool features: Child Proof, Size(needs repair)
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Scenic, Street
    Lot
    • Size: 0.51 Acres
    • Features: Pool, Trees
    Details
    • Additional structures: Carport
    • Parcel number: 4101034010200000
    • Lease amount: $0

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Masonry - Brick, Brick Siding, Stone Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1962
    • Major remodel year: 2023

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Amps(200)
    • Sewer: Municipal
    • Water: Municipal
    • Utilities for property: Naturl Gas Available

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    • HOA name: N/A
    Location
    • Region: Beckley

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $141/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $74,900
    • Annual tax amount: $1,302
    • Date on market: 1/7/2025
    • Date available: 06/03/2023
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive
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