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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Under Contract
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,188 sqft
Price per Sqft $125
MLS Listing ID WVBE2049464
Style Colonial
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,188
Year Built 1920
Annual Tax Amount $2,178
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 5,758 Sqft
Acres 0.13
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Location: 517 & 517 1/2 S Kentucky Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Configuration: Unit 517 (2BR/1BA) | Unit 517 1/2 (2BR/2BA)
Status: 100% Occupied | Seasoned Tenants
Strategically located in the heart of Martinsburg, this well-maintained duplex is a turnkey addition to any portfolio. With a proven track record of consistent occupancy and a structure designed to keep owner expenses to a minimum, this property offers immediate cash flow from Day 1.
Unit Highlights
517 S Kentucky Ave: A cozy 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath layout.
517 1/2 S Kentucky Ave: A premium 2 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath house—a rare find in this market that commands higher rent and quality long-term tenants.
Interior Features: Original hardwood floors throughout both units (currently preserved under carpet in some areas).
Exterior Asset: 517 1/2 includes a large, private backyard, providing a massive competitive advantage for tenant satisfaction and potential future value-add.
Mechanicals & Utilities (Investor's Dream)
Utility Split: Tenants pay ALL utilities. Both units are separately metered, removing the burden of water, sewer, and electric from the owner.
Heating/Cooling: Efficient baseboard heating and window A/C units provided (appliances convey, minus tenant-owned washers/dryers).
Parking: Ample street parking available directly in front of the property.
Investment Profile
Location: Prime Martinsburg location with easy access to the I-81 corridor, downtown amenities, and the MARC train for commuters.
Low Maintenance: Simple mechanical systems and durable finishes make this a "hands-off" property for out-of-state or local owners alike.
Growth Potential: Historically low vacancy rates in the 25401 zip code ensure steady appreciation and the ability to adjust rents to the strong 2026 market standards.
Don't wait—multi-unit properties with this utility structure and rental history move quickly in this market.
Location
State WV
County Berkeley
Zoning 102
Rooms
Basement Dirt Floor
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Baseboard - Electric
Cooling Window Unit(s)
Flooring Hardwood, Carpet
Fireplace N
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Water Access N
Roof Type Metal
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Foundation Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2188
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Colonial
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Berkeley County Schools
Others
Tax ID 06 13028000000000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2188
Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA
Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA
Financing Cash,Conventional,FHA
Special Listing Condition Standard
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