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500 Gilbert Avenue, Follansbee, WV
Welcome home to 500 Gilbert Ave, a beautifully maintained 2 story home with 3BR's and 1.5 baths. Situated in a prime location, in pristine condition, ready for you to move in. New refinished oak floors, new LVP in kitchen and both baths. New paint throughout and completely remodeled bathrooms. Enclosed backyard perfect for privacy, relaxation and entertaining. Excellent curb appeal providing a complete package of comfort and modern style. Located on a corner lot with a 2 car detached garage. Enjoy the coziness of the wood burning fireplace on chilly evenings. Let's mark this one PENDING for the Holidays!

Fizbo Market Record — March 31, 2026 Compared against 182,059 active listings nationwide, 15 in Follansbee, WV, and none in the state of West Virginia, here is where this property stands. This single-family residence at 500 Gilbert Avenue a Colonial style with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, situated on a 0.1-acre lot with 4,508 square feet of living space. The listing notes new refinished oak floors, new LVP in the kitchen and both baths, new paint throughout, and completely remodeled bathrooms. It also features an enclosed backyard, a corner lot, and a detached two-car garage. Priced at $257,500, this property ranks as one of the most expensive listings in Follansbee, with a 93rd percentile price ranking among city inventory. However, its statewide price ranking is more modest, placing it at the 45th percentile. When compared to the median home price in Follansbee ($159,900), this listing's price is 1.61 times higher, indicating a premium pricing strategy. In terms of specs, this property falls slightly below the city average for bedrooms (0.8x) and bathrooms (0.94x). Its lot size ranks at the 13th percentile in Follansbee, while its year-built ranking is at the 40th percentile, meaning it's relatively older compared to other listings in the area. Notably, this property lacks some common features found in competing listings, such as a garage (62% of listings in this market include one). However, its enclosed backyard and corner lot provide unique selling points that can be highlighted in marketing efforts. The fact that only 7% of city listings are more expensive than this property suggests it may have a strong competitive position in the market. With 15 active listings in Follansbee, the market is moderately dense, but not extremely competitive. The average days on market for homes in Follansbee is 108, indicating that buyers may be taking their time to find the right property. This information can inform pricing strategy and marketing efforts, helping the agent position this listing effectively in a relatively slow-moving market.
Property Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1924
Lot Size
4,508 sqft
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
MLS #
1147448990
Listing Type
Residential
Market
YESMLS
District
Brooke WVCSD
500 Gilbert Avenue, Follansbee, WV 26037 — Brooke County
Mary Fran Kowalo
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How this home compares across city, state, and national benchmarks
Listed at $257,500, this 3-bed SingleFamilyResidence in Follansbee is 88% above the Census median home value of $137,100 for Follansbee. Compared to 6 other 3-bed homes in Follansbee (averaging $136,483), this property is 89% above average. West Virginia's median home value is $120,473, putting this listing 114% above the state benchmark. The U.S. national median home value is $334,900.
Where this listing falls among 14 homes for sale
Follansbee has a population of 2,790 with a median household income of $52,974 and a homeownership rate of 62.8%. The median home value is $137,100 and the median rent is $592/mo.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023, Fizbo listing data