301 E GERMAN STREET, SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV 25443

$949,000

This Charming home has multiple possibilities depending on the potential new owners' current needs or desires. The entire property adds up to five bedrooms, four full baths, and three full kitchens, plus a coveted brick driveway parking as well as a two-car detached garage. The last two owners keep the… Read More entire property as one family property. The new owner can mix and match configurations as residential and rental in multiple ways. The main house has three bedrooms, and two full baths. There are two, one-bedroom, one full bath attached apartments which both have full kitchens and living/dining combinations with fireplaces. Both apartments and the main home all have separate utilities, separate private entrances, and separate addresses. All three living areas may be long term rental units according to the town. Or the new owner could rent any combination of the three units and live in one or two of the possible combinations and still have down town walkable rental income in a University Town. The upper apartment can be accessed from the main house by leaving a door unlocked or opened at the landing between the first floor and the second-floor stairway, which perfectly extends the homes living space, or as an in-law suite or could be an entirely separate income-producing long term rental apartment by simply closing and locking a door. The second apartment could be for guests, in-law suite, or as an income producing long term rental unit. Thus far, this unique historic home, with the shaded stone patio and fully fenced backyard, has only been used as a much-loved and cherished residence which can accommodate a large family and/or guests. This one of a kind circa1792 home blends old world charm with updated modern luxuries as a methodically maintained and meticulously renovated five bedrooms, four full baths, and three full kitchens, plus a coveted brick driveway parking as well as a two-car detached garage with finished office space above, is commonly referred to as the Parren House and/or the Jacob Stanley House, which is located within the prestigious and sought after Historic District of Shepherdstown, West Virginia. This home is featured in the book, Uncommon Vernacular, By John C. Allen , JR for the brick work which was the finest for the period of history and this brick work is still admired in present day. This home is one of the homes in the historic district of Shepherdstown that are featured in the town's walking tours. This historically preserved home with amazing architecture boasts six original fireplaces, wood flooring, exposed brick, wood beam ceiling, two large floored attics, an unfinished basement with the original brick arches, stone foundations, vintage lighting and there is a hidden secret room that could be used as a wine cellar, pantry or storage. The main home living room features a fully functional wood burning fireplace. The other five fireplaces could be re-lined for a small investment by the new owner, to safely burn wood once again. The current owners did an extensive home inspection when they purchased and had the repairs made by licensed professionals as well as installed an active radon system. Prior to going on the market, the entire property was refreshed with professional cleaning inside and soft washing outside, even the sidewalks! Painters worked methodically to identify and replace or repair the wood trim to appear as the original wood followed by fresh paint in the same colors, on all the trim, doors plus the two-car detached garage cedar siding has been freshly sealed from the weather! Click on the, virtual tour link for this properties unbranded website to access more information such as; interactive floor plans, walk through video, highlights video, 2D floor plans, 3D floors plans, and downloadable documents. Hurry to schedule a showing with your favorite buyer's agent to come experience this remarkable and rare historic property in Shepherdstown. Read Less

Courtesy of Elizabeth Sager, Samson Properties [email protected]

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Last Updated

Sep 25, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

4,540

Lot Size

0.14 Acres

Year Built

1792

MLS Number

WVJF2018284

30 Days Snapshot Of 25443

$496k

-17%

(avg) sold price

+11%

homes sold

-35%

(avg) days on market

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Property Access

Road Responsibility: City/County, Black Top

Appliances & Equipment

Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Icemaker, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Stove, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater, Negotiable

Basement

Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Shelving, Windows, Side Entrance

Building

4,540 sqft living area, 3,682 sqft above grade (finished), 1,590 sqft above grade (unfinished), 858 sqft below grade (finished), 983 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 1792, Major renovation in 2020, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Beamed Ceilings, Brick, Plaster Walls, Dry Wall, 4 levels in building, 4 levels, Federal, Dwelling w/Separate Living Area, Farmhouse/National Folk, Unit/Flat, Brick, Frame, Stone, Stucco, Cedar

Cooling

Electric, Ductless/Mini-Split, Heat Pump(s), Multi Units

Doors

Storm

Accessibility Features

Other

Exterior Features

Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Fence

Rear, Aluminum, Picket, Panel, Privacy

Fireplaces

6 fireplaces, Mantel(s), Wood

Floors

Solid Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Wood, Terrazzo

Foundation

Active Radon Mitigation, Permanent, Slab, Stone, Block, Brick/Mortar

Garage

2 garage spaces

Heating

Oil, Baseboard - Hot Water, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp

Interior Features

Attic, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Curved Staircase, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Open, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Window Treatments, Wine Storage, Wood Floors

Laundry

Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit, Upper Floor

Lot

6,098 sqft, 0.14 acres, Landscaping, Private, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Vegetation Planting, Premium, Irregular, Corner, Flood Plain

Energy Saving

Fireplace/Wood Stove, Moisture Control, Ventilation

Parking

Brick Driveway, Private

Property

Historic, Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es), Deck(s), Brick, View: Garden/Lawn, Street, Trees/Woods

Roof

Metal, Wood

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

County Tax: $784, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $1,046, Tax Annual Amount: $1,831, Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Hot Water: Electric, Cable TV Available

Windows

Wood Frame, Storm

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