What Homes Cost in Parkersburg
You've gotta live somewhere... right? From downtown Victorian fixer-uppers to Woodland Park modern construction and North Hills' quiet residential vibes, Parkersburg offers a variety of places and ways to make a home. Stay tuned as we unpack what you can expect.
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What Does Home Look Like in Parkersburg?
Prices, house styles, and the rental fine print locals wish someone had told them sooner.
Home prices are
Shockingly affordable, unless you're coming from somewhere even more affordable in WV
Homes in Parkersburg are typically
Older than your parents and twice as charming (translation: the best finds will need some love and elbow grease)
The dream house would be
A Victorian on Avery Street with original hardwoods and no foundation issues
The reality is that it will most likely be
A 1970s ranch in the suburbs that hasn't been updated in a while
I'll live anywhere except
Directly downwind of the chemical plants or in a known flood zone
As long as I'm close to
Fort Boreman Park for sunrise views and a chance to get away from modern life
Stereotypical architecture is
Mid-century ranches mixed with Victorians and other late-19th century styles that have seen better decades
Sought after views
Ohio River overlooks, assuming you can ignore the noises that come with barge traffic
HOAs around here are
Pretty limited, which means freedom, but also that you may have to deal with your neighbor's annoying lawn situation
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