Located in Kanawha County
Cross Lanes is a small community in Kanawha County that gives buyers plenty of options. Winding, hilly roads feature secluded countryside homes, while subdivisions offer a neighborhood vibe with houses closer together. Everything you need is close by, with a mix of locally owned restaurants, fast-food spots and supermarkets lining Big Tyler Road. If you do need to venture out of the community, Charleston is just 12 miles away.
Most homes in Cross Lanes are ranch-style houses from the mid to late 20th century, with some split-levels and Colonial Revivals mixed in. “They’ve got some good, nice subdivisions over there. You get a little more bang for your buck if you’re looking for a home,” says Christina Pepper, a sales associate at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty with nearly 20 years of experience. The more rural parts of the community have lots of trees surrounding the homes, while the suburban areas are sunnier. Cross Lane’s location in the hills outside Charleston offers more space, with a median lot size of about a half-acre. For home costs, here are some numbers you should know:
A wide mix of shopping and dining options lines the main street through Cross Lanes. “It’s a quaint little town, but you’ve got everything you need here,” says Angela Mayfield, a real estate broker with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central and a longtime resident. “I don’t have to leave this area unless I want to go to Charleston for a concert.” Popular restaurants include T&M Meats, which is part butcher shop, part pizzeria and part craft beer bar. Huskey’s Dairy Bar is the place to be on a hot summer night, serving milkshakes and ice cream sundaes. Familiar chains like Cook Out, Tudor’s Biscuit World and McDonald’s are also in the area. Kroger and Save A Lot serve the community’s grocery needs, and there is also a Walmart on the other side of Interstate 64. For some entertainment, you can head to the Regal movie theater or the Mardi Gras Casino & Resort just across the highway.
Most of the recreation in the area is in the neighboring city of Nitro, but there is some closer to home as well. Popular activities include:
Students are served by Kanawha County Schools, which includes Nitro High School. The school offers dual credit courses through Marshall University and several AP classes. Students can also attend arts magnet programs within the district at Dunbar Intermediate School and Capital High School or explore out-of-district transfers.
Downtown Charleston is just a 12-mile drive on I-64, which usually takes about 15 minutes. Other nearby cities include Nitro, just 4 miles away, and Saint Albans, about 7 miles away. Manufacturing jobs are prominent in the area, with a Toyota plant in Buffalo about 20 miles north. Public transit is also available with multiple bus routes connecting to nearby cities.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Crystal Reeves-Paynter
Faith Realty & Co., LLC
(304) 938-0768
270 Total Sales
7 in Cross Lanes
$85K - $165K Price Range
Peggy White
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Central
(304) 407-6182
214 Total Sales
7 in Cross Lanes
$147K - $410K Price Range
Jan Warner Ramey
RE/MAX Clarity
(304) 317-3133
107 Total Sales
6 in Cross Lanes
$77K - $195K Price Range
Martha Hilton
Fathom Realty LLC
(681) 484-8402
107 Total Sales
1 in Cross Lanes
$123,000 Price
David Bailey
Selling WV-Real Estate Profess
(681) 245-8476
95 Total Sales
2 in Cross Lanes
$219K - $415K Price Range
Amber Mouser
Sold Sisters Realty
(681) 358-3717
154 Total Sales
6 in Cross Lanes
$140K - $355K Price Range
On average, homes in Cross Lanes, WV sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Cross Lanes, WV over the last 12 months is $169,000, down 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
$918 - $1,050 per month
$1,038 per month
$795 - $1,050 per month
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$895 - $1,390 per month
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$1,315 per month
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