Step onto the wide front porch, look out across the yard, and you'll immediately feel what makes this home special. This charming cottage sits on a beautiful piece of land with mature trees, open sky, and room to breathe, just the kind of place where mornings start with coffee on the porch and evenings end watching the sunset over the hills. Inside, the home has the warm character people love in older houses. Original hardwood floors run through the living spaces, adding richness and history you simply can't recreate in new construction. Large windows bring in natural light and give you views of the surrounding landscape from nearly every room. The kitchen is bright and welcoming, with updated flooring, plenty of cabinet space and access to the laundry area in just a few steps. A ceiling fan and simple layout make the space feel comfortable and functional for everyday living. The living and dining areas flow together in a classic layout that feels open yet cozy, with tall ceilings and wide doorways that give the home a sense of space. Bedrooms feature hardwood floors, generous windows, and ceiling fans, creating peaceful rooms to relax at the end of the day. The bathroom is clean and spacious, with a full tub/shower and natural light from the window. There's also a dedicated laundry room with exterior access, making everyday tasks easy and convenient. Outside is where this property truly shines. The backyard offers plenty of space for gardening, pets, gatherings, or simply enjoying the outdoors. From the deck you can look out over the yard and surrounding countryside, making it an ideal spot for grilling, entertaining, or relaxing after a long day. Whether you're looking for your first home, a peaceful place to downsize, or a property with character you can make your own, this home offers charm, space, and the kind of setting that's getting harder to find. Come see it in person and imagine the life you could build here.
For sale
$159,000
5649 Gatewood Rd, Fayetteville, WV 25840
2beds
894sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
0.4 Acres Lot
$158,900 Zestimate®
$178/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Wide front porchCeiling fanPlenty of cabinet spaceBedrooms feature hardwood floors
- 4 days |
- 921 |
- 36 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2026 at 05:29am
Listed by:
Wendy K Bayes,
FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE GROUP
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR,MLS#: 26-87
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Level: M
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.5
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Level: M
- Area: 114
- Dimensions: 12 x 9.5
Bathroom 1
- Description: Tile Floor
- Level: M
- Area: 55
- Dimensions: 10 x 5.5
Dining room
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Level: M
- Area: 154
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Kitchen
- Description: New flooring
- Level: M
- Area: 123.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 9.5
Living room
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Level: M
- Area: 149.5
- Dimensions: 13 x 11.5
Other
- Description: Laundry/Utility Room
- Level: M
- Area: 60.5
- Dimensions: 11 x 5.5
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 894
- Total interior livable area: 894 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 0.4 Acres
- Dimensions: .4
Details
- Parcel number: 26
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame, Aluminum Siding, Plaster, Sheetrock, Wood
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Average
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Gatewood
Location
- Region: Fayetteville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $178/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $83,500
- Annual tax amount: $837
- Date on market: 3/18/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$158,900
$151,000 - $167,000
$967/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $159,000$178/sqft |
Source: All West Virginia MLS #100650 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Listing removed | $159,000$178/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #25-305 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $159,000-11.2%$178/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #25-305 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $179,000+132.5%$200/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #25-305 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2021 | Sold | $77,000+5.5%$86/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #21-501 Report a problem | ||
| 8/17/2021 | Pending sale | $73,000$82/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #21-501 Report a problem | ||
| 8/6/2021 | Listed for sale | $73,000+15.9%$82/sqft |
Source: Fayette-Nicholas BOR #21-501 Report a problem | ||
| 5/27/2020 | Listing removed | $63,000$70/sqft |
Source: FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE #18-843 Report a problem | ||
| 9/6/2019 | Price change | $63,000-4.5%$70/sqft |
Source: FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE #18-843 Report a problem | ||
| 9/28/2018 | Listed for sale | $66,000+55.3%$74/sqft |
Source: FIVE STAR REAL ESTATE #18-843 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2001 | Sold | $42,500$48/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,237 +89.6% | $50,100 -1.6% |
| 2024 | $653 +27.1% | $50,940 +27.1% |
| 2023 | $513 -49.5% | $40,080 +1.1% |
| 2022 | $1,016 | $39,660 +4.4% |
| 2021 | -- | $37,980 +1.9% |
| 2020 | -- | $37,260 +4% |
| 2019 | $459 -2% | $35,820 -2% |
| 2018 | $468 +5.4% | $36,540 +5.4% |
| 2017 | $444 -4.6% | $34,680 -4.6% |
| 2016 | $466 | $36,360 |
| 2015 | $466 +3.6% | $36,360 +3.6% |
| 2014 | $450 +285.7% | $35,100 +11.4% |
| 2013 | $117 | $31,500 +8.2% |
| 2012 | $117 +3.4% | $29,100 +1% |
| 2011 | $113 +47.2% | $28,800 +10.9% |
| 2010 | $77 -76.2% | $25,980 +3.6% |
| 2009 | $321 +5% | $25,080 +5% |
| 2007 | $306 +0.5% | $23,880 +1.5% |
| 2006 | $304 -1.4% | $23,520 -0.8% |
| 2005 | $309 | $23,700 +16.2% |
| 2004 | -- | $20,400 |
| 2003 | -- | $20,400 +7.6% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,960 +23% |
| 2001 | -- | $15,420 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$907/mo
Principal & interest
$820
Property taxes
$87
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Gatewood
Getting around
2 / 100
Car-DependentNearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Fayetteville PK-8Grades: PK-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- NAFayetteville High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 3.6 mi
- NAGatewood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.5 mi
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