604 S 24th St · Weirton, WV 26062

$71,500

3 bd · 1.0 ba · 1,383 sqft · SingleFamily public records · 214 Days on market

Built 1955 5,663 sqft lot Est $138k · 48% under

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Why this score? — see what drove the B+ grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• ARV discount +15.0/15.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• Livability +3.5/5.0
• Schools +3.4/10.0
• Rent growth +2.5/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

Key facts

• First floor bedrooms
• Newer windows
• Walk-in shower

Tags

• FIRST FLOOR BEDROOMS
• SEPARATE DINING AREA
• WALK-IN SHOWER
• HARDWOOD FLOORS
• NEWER WINDOWS
• LARGE SECOND FLOOR ROOM

Property features AI

Exterior

• Parking: Attached garage (1 car); Built-in/attached garage
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer
• Home design: Two-story house; Block foundation
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Metal roof; Built in (assessor) year
• Exterior features: Front porch

Interior

• Kitchen: Eat-in kitchen (approx. 12 x 10); Range
• Bedrooms: Two main-level bedrooms; One second-level bedroom (12 x 12) with carpet
• Flooring: Carpet in some bedrooms and family room; Hardwood in living room, dining room, and one bedroom
• Bathrooms: One full bathroom (main level, approx. 8 x 7)
• Heating & cooling: Forced air gas heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Full unfinished basement with exterior entry and storage space; 6 total rooms
• Laundry & utility: Washer and dryer; Laundry located in basement

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/1.0-bath single-family listed at $72k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $412 ($5k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($1k rent vs $72k).
• Recommended offer: $63k (12.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 13.2% vs local median 4.3% in Weirton — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 69/100 on livability (#70 in WV) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: crime A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: commute C-, schools D+, employment D.
• Hancock County Schools (urban): math 37% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #7 of 55 in WV (top 13%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: 79 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; 15 units permitted in Hancock County in 2024 (0 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $494 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $2k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Hancock County population projected at -15% by 2050 — secular population decline; favor cash flow + early exit over multi-decade hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 3.0% rent growth), your $20k cash investment doubles in ~5 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 214 days — a 12% lower offer ($63k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts; this cycle's ask has dropped $28k (28%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $32k; list at $72k implies a 123% gain — meaningful room to come down on a strong offer.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1955 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.

Recommended offer $62,920 (12.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 214 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 12% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Built in 1955 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
3. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.54% ✓
• Cap rate: 13.21%
• Cash-on-cash: 24.71%
• DSCR: 2.10
• GRM: 5.4

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $138,300
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
309 Booker St	0.17mi	3/1.0	1,473 (+6%)	5mo	$139,900	$95	77
104 Plum St	0.32mi	3/2.0	1,430 (+3%)	0mo	$158,000	$110	75
105 Church St	0.56mi	3/1.0	1,330 (-4%)	6mo	$39,000	$29	63
217 Rightmire Way	0.41mi	3/1.0	1,250 (-10%)	5mo	$125,000	$100	61
124 Church St	0.51mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,446 (+5%)	2mo	$167,000	$115	58
101 Sellitti Ln	0.36mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,557 (+13%)	2mo	$148,500	$95	52
132 School St	0.64mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,440 (+4%)	3mo	$87,000	$60	52
67 Culler Rd	0.74mi	3/2.5	1,302 (-6%)	0mo	$72,000	$55	49
207 Iowa St	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,560 (+13%)	4mo	$167,500	$107	46
121 Pikeview St	0.68mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,458 (+5%)	6mo	$189,900	$130	45
146 N 15th St	0.55mi	4/2.5 (+1)	1,200 (-13%)	3mo	$199,000	$166	39
241 Beech Rd	0.68mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,190 (-14%)	0mo	$113,500	$95	36

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 3.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 18.1%
• Equity multiple: 1.73×
• Total profit: $14,664
• Equity at exit: $10,661

10-year hold

• IRR: 26.5%
• Equity multiple: 3.33×
• Total profit: $46,552
• Equity at exit: $6,182

Cash invested: $20,020 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State West Virginia: 83 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+22
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Landlord-favorable; preempted; minimal protections.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 26062

• Home prices YoY: -16.5%
• Active inventory: 79
• Price-to-rent: 5.4×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,100 medium
• Mortgage (P&I): −$375
• Tax from tax record: −$52 /mo · $624/yr
• Insurance: −$30
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$231
• Net cashflow: $412

Break-even live

Break-even rent $578

Max offer price $71,500

Occupancy floor 58%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $17,875
• Closing costs: $2,145
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
153 Palomino Dr Weirton, WV	2.0	1.5	1200	$1,100	$0.92	44d	1	1.33mi

Listing history 22 events

1. 2026-06-12
   remarks 541-char remark
2. 2026-06-12
   days on marketlisting id $71,500 Active 214 DOM
3. 2026-06-09
   days on market $71,500 Active 211 DOM
4. 2026-06-08
   days on market $71,500 Active 210 DOM
5. 2026-06-07
   days on market $71,500 Active 209 DOM
6. 2026-06-07
   days on market $71,500 Active 208 DOM
7. 2026-06-04
   days on market $71,500 Active 205 DOM
8. 2026-06-02
   days on market $71,500 Active 204 DOM
9. 2026-06-01
   days on market $71,500 Active 203 DOM
10. 2026-05-31
    days on market $71,500 Active 202 DOM
11. 2026-05-31
    days on market $71,500 Active 201 DOM
12. 2026-05-12
    price $71,500 545-char remark

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

13. 2026-05-12
    price $71,500

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

14. 2026-04-05
    price $77,674 545-char remark

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

15. 2026-04-05
    price $77,674

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

16. 2026-03-09
    price $84,428 545-char remark

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

17. 2026-03-09
    price $84,428

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

18. 2026-01-30
    price $91,770 545-char remark

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

19. 2026-01-30
    price $91,770

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

20. 2025-11-07
    listed $99,750 Active 545-char remark

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

21. 2025-11-07
    listed $99,750 Active

    Show marketing remark (545 chars)

    This cute 3 BR, 1 BA cape cod in Weirton Heights features first floor bedrooms, a separate dining area and a walk-in shower. The hardwood floors are in good condition, and the newer windows make the rooms light and bright. The large second floor room could be a rec room or storage area and there is a 3rd bedroom upstairs. The basement includes a roughed in bathroom with toilet, washer & dryer, and provides access to the 1 car garage. Home is up for auction at https://www. hubzu.com/property/94525315920-604-S-24TH-ST-Weirton-WV-26062.

22. 1989-08-22
    soldstatus $32,000

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast WV · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $624 · $52/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $624 · $52/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 3/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 3/10 Moderate 7 d/yr ≥97°F today · 17 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 1/10 Low
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $13,200
• − Mortgage interest: −$4,005
• − Property taxes: −$624
• − Insurance: −$358
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,056
• − Management: −$1,056
• − Depreciation: −$2,080
• Taxable income: $4,021
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$965
• After-tax cash flow: $3,982/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Hancock County Schools
• NCES district ID: 5400450
• Math proficiency: 37% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 43% ▼ -5.00%
• Median HH income: $39,803
• Composite: 33.5/100
• National rank: #5445
• State rank: #7 of 55 in WV

Livability — Weirton

• Score: 69/100
• State rank: #70
• US rank: #8638

Category grades

Amenities F Commute C- Cost of living A+ Crime A+ Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety F User ratings C+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Weirton, WV
• City population: 20,721
• Population (ZIP): 20,721

Population outlook (Hancock County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 28,704 people
• By 2030: 27,913 · -2.8%
• By 2040: 26,078 · -9.1%
• By 2050: 24,521 · -14.6%
• By 2075: 21,630 · -24.6%
• By 2100: 17,867 · -37.8%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Predominantly White (90%)
• Race & ethnicity: White 90% Two or more races 4% Black 3% Hispanic / Latino 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 7% Lithuanian 2% Serbian 2%
• Foreign-born: 2% · Vietnam, Canada
• Languages at home: 97% English-only · Other Indo-European 1% Spanish 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Hancock

• 2024 margin: Solid R (+46.8) · D 25.8% · R 72.6% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: -31.6pp toward R · 2008: -15.2pp · 2024: -46.8pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+46.8 2020: R+43.6 2016: R+44.5 2012: R+21.6 2008: R+15.2

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -41.66%
• Current HPI: 210.5239
• Rent YoY: —
• Metro: —
• State GDP YoY: —
• F500 in state: 0

Price history

+123.4% since first listed

11 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-12 Price Changed $71,500 WBOR
• 2026-05-12 Price Changed $71,500 MLSNOW
• 2026-04-05 Price Changed $77,674 WBOR
• 2026-04-05 Price Changed $77,674 MLSNOW
• 2026-03-09 Price Changed $84,428 WBOR
• 2026-03-09 Price Changed $84,428 MLSNOW
• 2026-01-30 Price Changed $91,770 WBOR
• 2026-01-30 Price Changed $91,770 MLSNOW
• 2025-11-07 Listed $99,750 MLSNOW
• 2025-11-07 Listed $99,750 WBOR
• 1989-08-22 Sold (Public Records) $32,000 Public Records

Property tax history

+2.8%/yr

Latest (2025): $624 · +115.2% YoY. Source: county tax records.