West Side
Neighborhood in Charleston, West Virginia
Kanawha County 25302, 25387
Streets lined with vintage bungalows
Four Square, ranch-style homes and bungalows line West Side’s gridded streets. Built between the early 1900s and the 1950s, most homes are nestled close together and don’t have garages or driveways, so residents usually park along the street. Houses needing renovation sell for between $20,000 to $50,000. Turn-key homes go for $60,000 to $180,000 on average. The West Virginia Community Development Hub, in serving its mission to encourage and develop home-grown community leaders in building sustainable improvement projects, is working with West Side to collect information from residents and stakeholders on priorities and proposals. Additionally, West End is one of six neighborhoods chosen for the Accelerate WV 2023 program, which connects the community to local and national experts to help plan and find financing for projects.
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Magic Island Park and nearby amenities
Magic Island Park is a riverside playground with a splash pad, walking trails and sprawling lawns. “They’ve got children’s activities down there, and they have a running club down on the boulevard,” says Nadia Hardy, a real estate agent with Re/Max Real Estate Unlimited. Magic Island hosts the Charleston Parkrun, a free weekly 5K along Kanawha Boulevard on Saturday mornings. A trip down this serene riverside trek leads to the Haddad River Front Park, less than a mile south. The park’s amphitheater hosts annual events and concerts. With a capacity of 2,500, locals can enjoy the free concerts held here every Friday from Memorial Day weekend until Labor Day. Just south of West End is the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center, which hosts many of West Virginia’s premier entertainment and sporting events. Nearby, the Kanawha County Public Library was recently renovated and upgraded. “Our new public library is state-of-the-art; it’s just beautiful,” says Margo Teeter, local and Realtor with Old Colony Realtors. The $32 million remodel included a 20,000-square-foot expansion and a full renovation of the historic building. Additions include a new technology center, a larger children’s floor, more study rooms and a covered walkway across Summers Street.
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The Kanawha County School District
The Kanawha County School District serves the residents of Downtown Charleston. Students can begin their education at Edgewood Elementary School, which earned a B-minus on Niche. They can continue their education at West Side Middle School, which scored a C-minus. Kids can also attend Capital High School, which received a C-plus on the site. There are also several private school options to choose from, such as Charleston Montessori School, Charleston SDA School and St. Anthony Catholic School.
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OktoberWest
Locals gather in the West Side Elk City District to celebrate OktoberWest, a bar crawl that includes 100 craft brews, including several Octoberfest and German varieties. The proceeds for the event go back to support West Side’s community and economic development projects.Travel in West Side and beyond
Washington Street borders the neighborhood to the north, connecting the community to Interstate 77, Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 60. The Kanawha Valley Regional Transportation Authority provides service through several bus stops along Central Avenue, Fourth Avenue and Washington Street. Cyclists can take a ride on Kanawha Boulevard, overlooking the river. The West Virginia International Yeager Airport is about 6 miles east of the neighborhood.Shopping and dining in West Side
The Smokehouse is a relaxed eatery offering burgers, barbeque and breakfast since 1946. For a sweet treat, Dancing Dog Ice Cream is a new and artsy spot with blooms of color-coordinated flower displays adorning the walls. The menu harkens back to a 1950s diner with ice cream, burgers, hot dogs and sandwiches. This pet-friendly spot also has a small front patio with two tables. There’s a Kroger on Delaware Avenue and a Goodwill on Virginia Street West. There’s also the Patrick Street Plaza Shopping Center, offering several restaurants, shops and services.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Christina Pepper
Christina Pepper
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES GREAT
(304) 407-3948
169 Total Sales
4 in West Side
$29K - $77K Price Range
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Crystal Reeves-Paynter
Crystal Reeves-Paynter
Faith Realty & Co., LLC
(304) 938-0768
222 Total Sales
1 in West Side
$140,000 Price
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Lisa Eden
Lisa Eden
Old Colony of Teays Valley
(304) 814-3729
84 Total Sales
1 in West Side
$77,500 Price
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Brett Clutters
Brett Clutters
Responds QuicklySELLING WV REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
(304) 814-3992
50 Total Sales
1 in West Side
$69,072 Price
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Natalie Cowley
Natalie Cowley
Responds QuicklyOld Colony
(304) 721-4343
81 Total Sales
2 in West Side
$30K - $103K Price Range
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TISHA CAMPBELL
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TISHA CAMPBELL
Responds QuicklyOld Colony
(304) 814-3859
73 Total Sales
1 in West Side
$40,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Magic Island Park
Haddad Riverfront Park
Living Aids Memorial Garden
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | West Side | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Side Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Side, Charleston sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Side, Charleston over the last 12 months is $83,000, up 81% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$70,000
Median Sale Price
$83,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$60,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
19
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
81%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$53
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
554
Number of Homes for Sale
19
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
12.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,575
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,190
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
986
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,619
Median Age
43
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,217
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$40,238
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.4%
College Graduates
17.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.7%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
42
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
65
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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