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MLS: #WVJF2025910, Listed By: Mark Dickinson, Century 21 Redwood Realty, Source:Bright MLS

1053 W Washington Street

HARPERS FERRY, WV 25425
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Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

SqFt1,170

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Acres0.10

Acre(Lot)

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.

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Detail Ic Property Details

Property Type : Residential

Price : $434,900

AD Id : 90865558

MLS Id : WVJF2025910

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 0.10 Acre

Living Area Size : 1,170

Tax Amount : 2768.00

Year Built : 1860

County : JEFFERSON

Subdivision: Bolivar

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Sump Pump, Unfinished, Interior Entry
  • Interior Features

    Ceiling Fan(s), Built-in Features Appliances: Electric Range, Electric Oven, Washer, Electric Water Heater, Exhaust Fan, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Heater, Microwave Laundry Features: Main Level Window Features: Window Coverings, Window Treatments
  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Exhaust Fan, Electric, Baseboard Has Cooling: Yes Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1860 Building Area Total: 1170 Pool Features: None Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Lot Size Acres: 0.1 Lot Size Source: Assessor Lot Size Square Feet: 4286

    Property Information

    Subdivision: BOLIVAR Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 7283 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: Two Property Age: 166

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $434900

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 01 2012600010000 Tax Lot: WASH Tax Year: 2025 Annual Tax: $2768

  • Parking Information

    Parking Total: 2 Gravel, On Street, Driveway

  • Location Information

    Direction: From Hwy 340 turn on to Union St. Go to the stopping at Washington St.. Turn Left. Home will be first one on the left. WaterSource: Public
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ByOwner last updated this listing 09/04/2026 @ 09:49

MLS: WVJF2025910 LISTED BY: Mark Dickinson, Century 21 Redwood Realty 703-790-1850 SOURCE: Bright MLS

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