5 Beds
3 Baths
4,390 SqFt
5 Beds
3 Baths
4,390 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 4,390 sqft
Price per Sqft $273
Subdivision Corporation Of Shepherdstown
MLS Listing ID WVJF2018614
Style Federal
Bedrooms 5
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 4,390
Year Built 1759
Available Date 2025-08-20
Annual Tax Amount $2,525
Tax Year 2022
Lot Size 0.392 Acres
Acres 0.39
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
Built in 1759, the Abraham Shepherd Home is one of the oldest and most iconic residences in West Virginia. Tucked into the heart of Shepherdstown—West Virginia's oldest town—this distinguished property offers a seamless blend of historic grandeur and thoughtful modern updates, including rare off-street parking—a significant advantage in the historic district.
Original heart pine floors, hand-crafted woodwork, deep window insets, and five decorative fireplace mantels preserve the soul of the home, while a series of tasteful renovations bring it into the present day with style and comfort. The layout has been enhanced for today's living, including a reimagined family room, a stunning dining space perfect for entertaining, and an expansive picturesque kitchen.
Modern updates continue throughout the home, including updated bathrooms, mechanical systems, and a custom master bedroom suite. The light-filled library boasts floor-to-ceiling shelving, ideal for displaying books and cherished collections. Upstairs are five bedrooms, two full baths, and a cozy sitting area, all featuring original wood floors.
Outside, the home sits on a third of an acre—a generous lot that feels like a private retreat, with brick patios, mature landscaping, and the soothing sound of Town Run flowing past the neighboring Grist Mill. A preserved smokehouse offers space for storage, gardening, or creative use.
Located just two blocks from the Potomac River and minutes from the C&O Canal and Appalachian Trail, this historic home is a rare offering—rich in character, updated for comfort, while maintaining its 18th century charm
Near the Potomac River and the C&O Canal and Appalachian Trail, this historic home is a rare offering - updated for modern comfort, while maintaining its 18th century charm.
Come experience the Abraham Shepherd Home—where the best of the past meets the ease of today in beloved Shepherdstown, West Virginia.
2023 updates: new insulated metal roof; plumbing; electric; master bathroom w/heated floors, soaking tub and sauna; laundry room; storm windows and gutters; new and updated HVAC; whole house water filter; 4-car driveway w/EV electric hookup; extra pantry and closets; mudroom entry w/work sink; all new kitchen and laundry appliances with transferable full-service warranty until October 2027.
Location
State WV
County Jefferson
Zoning 101
Rooms
Basement Unfinished, Dirt Floor
Interior
Hot Water Electric
Heating Heat Pump(s)
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplaces Number 8
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Electric
Exterior
Exterior Feature Brick, Terrace
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Porch Brick, Terrace
Garage N
Building
Story 3
Foundation Permanent
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Federal
Level or Stories 3
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Jefferson County Schools
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 10 1006300000000
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
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