Blennerhassett, WV Home for Rent

Blennerhassett, West Virginia sits along a bend in the Ohio River at the start of Wood County’s rural western side, where forests and farmland weave between established residential areas. Its slight separation from Parkersburg gives the community a quieter pace while still keeping downtown about seven to ten minutes away by car. Most of Blennerhassett is residential, with several subdivisions, tree-lined winding roads, sloping driveways and cul-de-sacs. Homes typically sit on at least an acre, and many streets dead-end into wooded areas. Housing ranges from midcentury ranch-style and split-level homes to smaller New Traditional properties, with townhouses and large custom homes less common, and most residents own rather than rent. Outdoor recreation centers on the Ohio River and Blennerhassett Island, where historic attractions like Blennerhassett Mansion and the Putnam-Houser House, seasonal tours, carriage rides and river access by sternwheeler, kayak or private boat draw visitors. The DuPont Nature Center on the west side adds hiking trails through meadows and protected habitats. Wood County Schools serves the area, and Blennerhassett Elementary is noted for a strong rating. Day-to-day conveniences include a few local restaurants such as Country Kitchen and scattered convenience stores, while major shopping and additional attractions sit about 7 miles away in Parkersburg near Grand Central Mall. Residents use Dupont Road, Highway 50 and state Route 68, with limited river crossings, and the community lies just under 5 miles from Camden Clark Medical Center and about 17 miles from Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport.