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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 946 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Welcome to this charming ranch-style home nestled in the heart of historic Bolivar, just a short walk from the shops, restaurants, trails, and rich history of Harpers Ferry. This well-maintained home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout, 2 bedrooms, plus a versatile bonus room off one of the bedrooms that's perfect for a nursery, home office, workout room, or sitting area. The unfinished basement is already plumbed, offering endless possibilities for future expansion or additional living space. Outside, you'll find a carport, a fenced backyard, and a spacious enclosed porch that serves as an ideal mudroom or sunroom. The beautifully landscaped yard is filled with mature flowering trees and shrubs, creating a peaceful outdoor retreat, all while enjoying scenic mountain views. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or a weekend getaway, this home offers the perfect blend of charm, location, and potential.

Full Property Details for 242 Polk St

General

  • Price: $280,000
  • Taxes: $1,036 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
  • MLS ID: WVJF2024256
  • Updated: 8/5/2026
  • Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Wood Floors
  • Appliances: Dryer, Icemaker, Stove, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 1
  • Main - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 3

Other Rooms

  • Laundry: Basement, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)

Parking

  • Carport Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Parking Type: Detached Carport

Location

  • Municipality: Bolivar
  • County: JEFFERSON
  • Driving Directions: Use GPS
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • City Limits: Yes

School Information

  • School District: Jefferson County Schools

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Interior Access, Unfinished
  • Foundation: Permanent, Block
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Stories Description: Main
  • Square Feet: 946
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 946 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 946 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1963
  • Year Built Source: Assessor
  • Property Condition: Very Good

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Shed

Lot Features

  • Property View: Garden/Lawn
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 6,721
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Zoning: 101
  • Lot Description: Corner, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, SideYard(s), Year Round Access
  • Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Fully

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $295.98
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $719
  • City/TownTax: $103
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $518
  • County Tax Freq: Semi-Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $80,300
  • Tax Amount: $1,036
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 946

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Chicken Coup/Chickens
  • Lot Number: #1

Listed by Dandridge Realty Group, LLC, Romina Porter and Dandridge Realty Group, LLC, Elizabeth D. McDonald

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— 242 Polk St —

  • Romina Porter

    Dandridge Realty Group, LLC

  • Elizabeth D. McDonald

    Dandridge Realty Group, LLC

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Schools serving 242 Polk St

School District:Jefferson County School District
NameGradesDistance
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
652 Shipley School Road, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
PK-51.3 mi
Harpers Ferry Middle School
1710 West Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
6-80.2 mi
Jefferson High School
4141 Flowing Springs Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
9-124.5 mi
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Price & Sales History for 242 Polk St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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8/05/2026
Listed
$280,000
4.48%
MLS
9/26/2024
Sold
$268,000
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Tax History for 242 Polk St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$1,037
5%
$100,300
4%
2024
$991
—
$96,200
—
2023
$988
100%
$96,200
33%
2022
-100%
$72,500
7%
2021
$654
3%
$67,600
-2%
2020
$635
-2%
$69,100
-1%
2019
$651
2%
$69,600
2%
2018
$639
6%
$68,200
4%
2017
$603
-1%
$65,300
-1%
2016
$609
4%
$65,900
3%
2015
$586
4%
$63,900
2%
2014
$566
4%
$62,600
2%
2013
$542
—
$61,100
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Listed by Dandridge Realty Group, LLC, Romina Porter and Dandridge Realty Group, LLC, Elizabeth D. McDonald

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242 Polk Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425 (MLS# WVJF2024256) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 242 Polk Street is currently listed for $280,000 and was received on August 05, 2026. Want to learn more about 242 Polk Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Harpers Ferry? You can browse all Harpers Ferry real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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