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$434,900

For Sale

7 days ago

1053 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV

House

MLS® WVJF2025910

3 Bed

2 Bath

1170 sqft

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Key Facts

Type Single Family Residence
Levels Residential
Size 1170 sqft
Garage 
Taxes $2,768
Days Active 8
Lot Size 0.1 Acres
Approx. Age 1860
Avg. Price Per Sqft $371
MLS® Number WVJF2025910

Property Address: 1053 Washington St, HARPERS FERRY, WV, 25425-7283

Average square foot calculated using Size range provided by listing agent.

Description

FROM CIVIL WAR CROSSROADS TO MODERN-DAY RETREAT Some homes have a history. Others have stood quietly while history unfolded around them. Built in 1860, 1053 West Washington Street has watched more than a century and a half pass from its place in historic Bolivar, overlooking a landscape that would soon become one of the most contested crossroads of the American Civil War. Just months before its earliest years, John Brown's raid on nearby Harpers Ferry shook the nation. By 1861, war had arrived. Soldiers marched through Bolivar. Armies occupied the surrounding heights. Union and Confederate forces fought for control of this strategic gateway to the Shenandoah Valley. In 1862, Stonewall Jackson's forces surrounded Harpers Ferry, with Bolivar Heights becoming the center of the Union defense, as the fighting returned. Then, in 1863, artillery fire struck Bolivar and damaged civilian homes and through those turbulent years, this brick home stood along Washington Street. Today, behind its historic brick exterior is a home beautifully brought back to life—where the character of another century meets the comforts of modern living. This three-bedroom, two-bath home has been thoughtfully updated throughout, preserving the character and charm of its past while creating a warm and inviting place for today. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, a weekend escape, or a distinctive short-term rental, this is a place to experience Bolivar, Harpers Ferry, and the surrounding mountains from a home with a story all its own. More than 160 years of history have already been written here, perhaps the next chapter is yours.
MLS® NumberWVJF2025910
Laundry LevelMain
Central VacNo
FireplaceNo
Acreage
Exterior
Garage
Approx. Age1860
BasementInterior Access, Sump Pump, Unfinished
DrivewayGravel Driveway, Driveway, On Street
Garage Spaces
HeatBaseboard - Electric, Electric
A/CCentral A/C, Electric

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For Sale

Aug 28, 2026List Date
$434,900List Price

Home Appraisal

This property is estimated to sell between: $404,000 and $451,000.
Similar properties in this area sold on average for: $404,691
Expected to sell in 81 days. Similar properties sold in 89 days. This home has been on eXp Realty for 8 days.

The estimated sale price does not take into account many variables such as recent renovations, type of appliances, school district etc. To get a more accurate estimate please contact agent.

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1053 Washington St, Harpers Ferry, WV

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