197 Chestnut St, Lewisburg, WV 24901

New Listing
$459,000
Property Type: Residential Baths: 10 Square Footage: 16,580 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 35,284 Status: Active
Current Price: $459,000 List Date: 9/09/2026 Last Modified: 9/10/2026

Overview

Description

197 Chestnut St. Formerly, Greenbrier Co Board of Education (BOE) complex consisting of ~16,580 sq ft buildings on ~34,815 sq ft (~0.8 acre) of land. The complex is comprised of the main admin 3 story building (~7050 sq ft) and a 1 story classroom style annex (9530 sq ft.) Garage attached. The complex features ~60 rooms including 10 bathrooms, 2 vault rooms, 3 kitchenettes, offices, classrooms, conference rooms, multiple entrances, and excellent paved parking. The BOE purchased the property in 1940 and continuously maintained and updated with new windows, heat/AC systems, flooring, internet, fire alarm systems, etc. Vintage doors and staircase. Current zoning is R1. Historic district. Located walking distance to WVSOM, downtown Lewisburg, and Montwell Park walking path. Sold ''as is.''

Supplements: The architectural design of the former Greenbrier County Board of Education complex is a time piece. The original structure dates to 1835 as a grand brick house with 2 complete stories and a fully useful lower level with plenty of windows and exits. The main building appears to have 2 additions, both cinderblock construction. The Annex is a series ...

Listing Details MLS# 26-1181

Location, Tax & Legal

House Number
197
Street Name
Chestnut St
State/Province
WV
Postal Code
24901
County
Greenbrier
Area
Lewisburg Corp
Physical City
Lewisburg
Taxes
0
Tax Year
2026
Map (Tax Ticket)
20
Deed Book
137
Parcel (Tax Ticket)
151M
Page
587

None

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family

Contract Information

Type of Sale
Traditional/Conventional
Status Change Date
2026-09-08

General Property Description

Construction Type
Site-built (Stick)
Style
3 Story
SqFt. Main
12530
SqFt. Upper
1000
SqFt. Lower-Finished
3000
Total SqFt.
16580
Total Rooms
56
Total Bathrooms
10
Total Half Baths
10
Garage Type
Attached (not Basement)
Lot Acres
0.81
Total Bedrooms
0
Total Full Baths
0

Property Remarks

Directions
GPS is accurate. Rt 219 onto Chestnut St, building on left.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

Utilities

Water
City
Sewer
City

More Information

Miscellaneous

HOA
No
Elementary School
Lewisburg
Junior High School
East Greenbrier Jr.

Property Attributes

Historic
Yes

Neighborhood

Adjacent to Park
Yes

Features Interior

Crown Molding
Yes
Recessed Lighting
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes
Concrete
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Foundation

Block
Yes

Countertops Kitchen

Laminate
Yes

Roofing

Metal
Yes
Shingles
Yes

Countertops Bath

Solid Surface
Yes

Items to Convey

Ceiling Fans
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Mech/Elect Systems

Cable Available
Yes
Carbon Monoxide (wired)
Yes
High Speed Internet
Yes
Smoke Detect (Wired)
Yes

Air Conditioning

Central Air
Yes
Mini-Split
Yes
Window Unit
Yes

Heating

Electric Heat Pump
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Mini-Split
Yes

Views

Village
Yes
Park View
Yes
Street View
Yes

Exterior Material

Block
Yes
Brick
Yes

Recreational Feature

RV Accessible
Yes

Property Features

Property Attributes: Historic Neighborhood: Adjacent to Park Features Interior: Crown Molding; Recessed Lighting Flooring: Carpet; Concrete; Hardwood; Vinyl Countertops Kitchen: Laminate Countertops Bath: Solid Surface Items to Convey: Ceiling Fans; Window Treatments Air Conditioning: Central Air; Mini-Split; Window Unit Heating: Electric Heat Pump; Forced Air; Hot Water; Mini-Split Exterior Material: Block; Brick Foundation: Block Roofing: Metal; Shingles Recreational Feature: RV Accessible Views: Park View; Street View; Village

Documents

Listing Office: RE/MAX LIFESTYLE REALTY
Last Updated: September - 10 - 2026
The data relating to real estate on this web site comes in part from the Broker Data Sharing Program of the Greenbrier Valley Multiple Listing Service of Greenbrier Valley Board of Realtors.
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