Fairmont Housing: Down-to-earth mountain prices
You've gotta live somewhere... right? From newer construction in White Hall to midcentury styles in Garden Village, downtown historic homes, and more, Fairmont has a variety of places and ways to make a home. We're going to help you understand what to expect if you decide to make this friendly city your new home.
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Hannah is a born and raised West Virginian who briefly tested life across state lines before realizing the pull of the hills is undefeated. She has lived in both northern and south central West Virginia, moved more times than she can count during college, and knows Charleston well enough to give directions using landmarks instead of street names. She writes fiction, spins yarn into sweaters, drinks Charleston coffee like its a personality trait, and somehow keeps four pets fed. Editing West Virginia guides comes naturally when you know the people shine... even when the sun does not.
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What Does Home Look Like in Fairmont?
Prices, house styles, and the rental fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Home prices are
Shockingly reasonable, making it a great place for families to settle
Homes in Fairmont are typically
Older than your parents with charm that requires keeping a handyman on speed dial
The dream house would be
A historic on Fairmont Avenue with original woodwork and zero foundation issues
The reality is that it will most likely be
A 1960s ranch that needs new windows and has some electrical problems
I'll live anywhere except
Directly next to a mine subsidence zone or flood plain
As long as I'm close to
Palatine Park so I can enjoy the outdoors and get decent Internet coverage
Stereotypical architecture is
A mix of historic and 19th-century homes, as well as newer construction and townhomes
Sought after views
Anything overlooking the Monongahela River that doesn't include an industrial backdrop
HOAs around here are
Several HOAs exist in specific neighborhoods, but they aren't the norm here
Ready to See If Fairmont Fits You?
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