Why Live in Follansbee
Follansbee is a small city in West Virginia's northern panhandle known for its slow pace of life. "The community is nice. It's small-town living, but it's close to everything. It's close to Wheeling and you can get to Pittsburgh easily," says Amanda Middleton, a Realtor and salesperson with Howard Hanna and a longtime area resident. "It's very quaint, and that's what people like. You know your neighbors, and it's a nice, quiet place to live." The community is home to just over 2,600 people along an industrial section of the Ohio River. While some businesses have closed, causing job loss and population decline, others are going strong, like Wheeling-Nippon Steel. Despite the struggles the area has faced, residents are proud to call this community home, coming together to support locally owned businesses and to socialize at city parks. Many homes around Follansbee's downtown area are century-old Victorian, Craftsman and bungalow homes. These sit close together on small lots, making it easy to get to know the neighbors. Sidewalks line the streets, offering walkability through the community and to the downtown shops and restaurants. Ranch-style houses are typical in other areas, often
Home Trends in Follansbee, WV
On average, homes in Follansbee, WV sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Follansbee, WV over the last 12 months is $115,000, up 31% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$115,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$115,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$85
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Median List Price
$110,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
31%