158 Rockley Rd

A hillside home with sweeping river views on 0.79 acres in Morgantown, West Virginia, listed at $245,000. Built in 1920, the 2,091-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with beautiful views from nearly every front-facing window and two separate decks for taking in the scenery, offered as a renovation opportunity rather than a move-in-ready home.

The setting

The property sits on a wooded hillside overlooking the river, with the listing calling out lake views from every front-facing window as the home’s defining feature.

A front deck provides a spot to take in the views, and the primary bedroom has its own private deck as well.

The house

The home is 2,091 square feet, built in 1920, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen has been renovated with blue cabinetry and marble-look countertops, set beneath large windows that frame the river below.

Two separate living spaces anchor the main level: one with original hardwood floors, exposed beams, and a wood stove, and a second, carpeted room with its own stone fireplace and river views.

What to know before you call

The listing is direct about this one: the property needs work, and it’s priced and positioned as an opportunity for someone with a vision for renovation rather than a turnkey home. The photos back that up outside, where the siding shows real wear, some exposed wiring is visible under the eaves, and the side walkway runs close against a steep, eroding hillside bank.

With its layout, location, and views, the listing also suggests potential as a short-term rental or Airbnb for a buyer willing to take on the renovation. At 29 days on market, there may be some room to negotiate given the work involved.

The facts

This is our first property in the Morgantown, West Virginia market. Anyone comparing it against other properties can see everything currently listed.

Stephanie Lindsey at J.S. Walker Associates is the listing agent and handles showings, at 304-216-8595. More like this lands in the Monday email.