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    218 3rd Avenue, Saint Albans, WV 25177

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    $165,000

    SINGLE_FAMILY - St Albans, WV

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    1,352 SF
    Lot size:
    0.16 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $122/SF
    Added:
    May 8, 2026
    Days on Market:
    55
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 1 at 10:06 am

    Property Features for 218 3rd Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential
    Property subtype
    Office
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    17-0001-0155-0000-0000
    Size
    1,352 SF
    Lot size
    0.16 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Description
    LTS 15-16 BK 19
    Tax Annual Amount
    587

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Heating system
    Forced Air, Natural Gas
    Cooling system
    Central Air, Electric
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1940
    Floors in Building
    1
    Flooring type
    Hardwood, Vinyl
    Building materials
    Block, Drywall
    Roof type
    Composition, Shingle

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    Drema Davis
    Drema Davis

    Listing agent Drema Davis License #0020927

    Listing office Old Colony 3751 Teays Valley Road, Charleston, WV

    Listing date May 8, 2026

    MLS# 283390

    Copyright © 2026 Kanawha Valley Board of Realtors. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 1.5‑story home/building with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, 1,352 sq ft
    • Being sold "As Is"; currently occupied as a restaurant and catering service
    • Zoned H‑1; apply to city for special use permit for residential status (commercial conversion noted)
    • Heating: forced air natural gas; cooling: central air (also electric); built in 1940
    • Public utilities: public water and public sewer
    • Construction and finishes include block and drywall; hardwood and vinyl flooring; composition shingle roof

    Overview

    This 1.5-story building, situated in a desirable location next to Tim Hortons and State Farm, presents an investment opportunity. The property features 1352 square feet of space, including three bedrooms, a main level, and a loft upstairs. The property is being sold "As Is". A bus stop is conveniently located on 2nd Avenue. Zoned H-1, the property requires a special use permit from the city for residential status. Banks consider this property as commercial for loan purposes. The property is currently occupied and operating as a turn-key restaurant and catering service, complete with a 1.5 bath. The 0.16-acre lot is located in St Albans, WV.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $20.3k $15.00
    − Vacancy −$852 −$0.63
    EGI $19.4k $14.37
    − OpEx −$4.9k −$3.59
    NOI $14.6k $10.78
    1,352 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $208.2K
    $182.1K – $242.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $14,571 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.83%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $186.5K
    $163.2K – $217.6K (±1% cap)
    NOI $13,056 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.91%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $298.2K
    $260.9K – $347.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $20,871 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.65%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Retail space

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Auto Repair Shop

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • The Violet Kitchen — 218 Third Ave, St Albans, WV 25177

    Location Insight

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    City
    Saint Albans
    County
    Kanawha
    State
    West Virginia
    Longitude
    -81.834282
    Latitude
    38.388887

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Restaurant - 1.5 story building in prime location, suitable for commercial use.
    Where is this restaurant located?
    The property is located at 218 3rd Avenue Saint Albans, WV.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $165,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 1.5‑story home/building with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths, 1,352 sq ft; Being sold "As Is"; currently occupied as a restaurant and catering service; Zoned H‑1; apply to city for special use permit for residential status (commercial conversion noted)
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