Four-Bedroom Brick Colonial on 4 Acres – New Cumberland, WV – $240,000

Property Overview

Set on approximately 4 acres across two parcels in New Cumberland, this two-story brick Colonial offers 2,758 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms. Built in 1976, the home combines substantial interior space with a full basement, two fireplaces, an attached two-car garage, an enclosed rear porch, and an additional garage area beneath the porch.

The property is suited to a buyer looking for a substantial home with room for modernization. The kitchen is ready for a new cabinet and appliance installation, while the primary bathroom area has already been pre-plumbed and roughed-in for potential expansion. The home is being offered in fixer condition and is sold strictly as-is.

Property Details & Features

Interior

The main level provides generous gathering space, including a living room measuring approximately 12.7 by 27.5 feet, a dining room measuring approximately 18.5 by 13.7 feet, an entry foyer, and a kitchen measuring approximately 12.1 by 16 feet.

Four bedrooms are located on the second level. The primary bedroom measures approximately 12.1 by 17.1 feet, with additional bedrooms measuring approximately 12.3 by 10 feet, 12.7 by 13.6 feet, and 9 by 13.7 feet.

The kitchen requires installation of cabinets and appliances, providing an opportunity to configure the space to suit a new owner’s needs. A master bathroom area is already pre-plumbed and roughed-in for potential future expansion.

Exterior, Land & Improvements

The property encompasses approximately 4 acres divided across two parcels, providing a substantial amount of land around the residence. An enclosed rear porch, patio, and additional porch space extend the usable outdoor areas.

A large metal building adds significant enclosed space for workshop, equipment, hobby, or storage uses. The property also includes an attached two-car garage and an additional garage area beneath the rear screened porch.

Utilities & Property Condition

The residence has public water and a septic tank sewer system. The home is classified as a fixer and is being sold strictly as-is. Listing requirements call for a pre-approval letter or proof of funds before walkthroughs or offer review.

The property has no homeowners association. The primary parcel number is 0115, with additional parcel 0114 included.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

New Cumberland is the county seat of Hancock County in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. Hancock County had an estimated resident population of 27,729 in 2025, according to U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimates. New Cumberland provides municipal services including water and sewer administration, emergency services, parks and recreation, and city government offices.

Safety & Crime

New Cumberland maintains a municipal police department, while the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department also provides law-enforcement services in the county. The FBI Crime Data Explorer provides agency-level and county-level crime data, but reported crime figures should be reviewed for the specific jurisdiction and reporting period rather than treated as characteristics of an individual property. A property-specific crime rate or safety rating is not presented here.

Schools & Education

The property is within the Hancock County school district. Nearby schools identified in current property-market records include New Manchester Elementary School, Oak Glen Middle School, and Oak Glen High School. Nearby-school listings should not be treated as confirmation of attendance boundaries; buyers should verify the current assignment directly with Hancock County Schools.

Healthcare & Hospitals

Healthcare resources serving the New Cumberland area include Weirton Medical Center in Weirton and East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, Ohio. Current healthcare directories identify both facilities as hospitals serving the broader area.

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical market measure, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Hancock County provides a county-level index rather than a property-specific valuation. The series is indexed to 2000 = 100 and is reported annually.

Additional Census-based housing information for ZIP code 26047 reports a median owner-occupied home value of $158,100 in 2024, compared with $103,200 in 2021. That series uses ACS 5-year estimates and measures median home value for the ZIP-code area, so it is not directly interchangeable with the FHFA county index above.

Transportation & Access

West Virginia Route 2 serves New Cumberland as an important local and regional roadway. A West Virginia Division of Highways environmental assessment describes WV 2 as both a through-route for regional traffic and a local street through New Cumberland. The property listing directs access from Wylie Ridge Road onto Meadowood Drive.

The New Cumberland area is also served by the regional road network of the Northern Panhandle, with Pittsburgh International Airport appearing as the nearest major airport reference in National Weather Service information for the area. No unsupported drive-time estimate is provided.

Shopping & Everyday Services

Everyday services in and around New Cumberland include grocery and general-merchandise options, pharmacies, convenience stores, restaurants, and services in neighboring communities. Local listings identify Sparkle Market and New Cumberland Pharmacy at 1000 N Chester Street, along with Dollar General at 704 Ridge Avenue. Regional shopping options are also available in nearby Weirton, Chester, and surrounding communities.

Parks & Recreation

New Cumberland operates a Parks and Recreation Department with City Park at 238 Adams Street and South Chester Park at Taylor and South Chester Streets. The city’s Community House includes a full basketball court and kitchen and is available for community use.

Utilities & Connectivity

At the property level, public water and septic tank sewer are identified. New Cumberland also has a municipal Water and Sewer Department for city services, although municipal-area availability should not be interpreted as confirmation that a particular property is connected to those systems.

Area-level internet options include cable, fiber, fixed wireless, DSL, 5G, and satellite services. Xfinity and Frontier both publish service availability for New Cumberland, while exact availability and technology should be confirmed at the property address before making service decisions.

Development & Planning

West Virginia Division of Highways records document an improvement project involving WV 2 at the Madison and Chester Streets intersection in New Cumberland. The environmental assessment described the project as a proposed transportation improvement addressing conflicts between through traffic and local traffic. Because the referenced document is an earlier planning record, its historical status should not be treated as confirmation of the project’s current construction status.

No current property-value impact or future appreciation conclusion is inferred from transportation or planning information.

Property Summary