Buffalo Creek offers a sense of local community centered around two small public schools. Located 9 miles southwest of Huntington, it offers a handful of amenities, but most entertainment are in the nearby communities of Kenova or Huntington via Route 75. "People like having a community where you know a lot of your neighbors since we have two smaller schools right here," says Janie Smith, a Realtor with Booton Realty who also lives in the neighborhood.
In recent decades, a wave of new construction has been spreading along Route 75, adding to Buffalo Creek's stock of midcentury suburban housing. "Homes here are selling pretty well,” Smith says “The lowest prices you'll find is $100,000, but can climb to $500,000. People are looking for more space and lots range from about a quarter acre to 5 acres." Ranch-styles, cottages and traditional homes were built between the 1950s and '70s. Set on larger lots with sloping lawns, newer builds offer larger floorplans and custom designs. Twelvepole Creek curves just beyond several homes, so FEMA may require varying levels of flood insurance. "The creek is nearby, but flooding generally isn't a concern," says Preston Cole, a local Realtor and co-owner of Property Professionals Inc. Buffalo Creek has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, which is significantly lower than the national average of 4.
Students in Buffalo Creek are served by nearby members of Wayne County Schools, which gets a C-plus on Niche. Buffalo Elementary and Buffalo Middle are in the community and sit next door to each other. They score a B-plus on Niche, and the elementary school is ranked as the best elementary school in the county according to Niche. Spring Valley High School gets a C. It is known for its competitive athletic programs, with the most popular being football and soccer teams. The Marching Timberwolves band is made up of 15% of the student body, and has performed at the Gator Bowl, Sugar Bowl and Walt Disney World.
Buffalo Creek's conveniences are limited to one Dollar General and Rocky Top's Pizza. A community staple, this locally owned pizza parlor serves freshly baked pies in addition to a menu of subs, sandwiches and cheesy breadsticks. For other services and shopping options like Kroger, residents can drive the 9 miles into Huntington in about 20 minutes on Route 75 and Haneys Branch Road. "Whether getting to work or just going out to a restaurant, almost everyone in this area drives," Smith says. Downtown's 14th Street is a hotspot for dining, with local produce and artisanal goods available at The Wild Ramp. West Tenampa Mexican Restaurant serves a creative menu of birria tacos, quesabirria and draft beers.
Cabell Huntington Hospital is located downtown on Hal Greer Boulevard, but military veterans can find medical assistance closer to home at the VA Hospital on Spring Valley Drive. For flights across the East Coast, Huntington Tri-State Airport is 4 miles west of Buffalo Creek and is serviced by American and Allegiant Airlines.
Spring Valley Paylake is a stocked fishing pond on Spring Valley Drive. A mile north, Camp Mad Anthony Wayne is the closest traditional park. It is used by local Boy Scout troops for camping and has a small network of hiking trails, a playground and an open campfire circle. "For other options like a larger playground, you would have to drive up to Ritter Park in the city," Smith says. Ritter Park is a destination for outdoor recreation, with courts for tennis and pickleball, an expansive playground and a rose garden that visitors can stroll through. In addition to more than 200 varieties of roses, the park features a water fountain and tall, shady trees that invite passersby to relax on a bench or spread out on the park's fields. When it gets cold out, the YMCA of Huntington is fully equipped with an indoor gym, swimming pool and track, as well as courts for racquetball and basketball.
Gina Rowe
Old Colony Realtors Huntington
(304) 600-7591
102 Total Sales
6 in Buffalo Creek
$63K - $342K Price Range
Melissa Baker
Old Colony Realtors Huntington
(304) 486-3603
158 Total Sales
1 in Buffalo Creek
$274,000 Price
Necia Freeman
Old Colony Realtors Huntington
(740) 744-4074
175 Total Sales
2 in Buffalo Creek
$67K - $149K Price Range
PC Pancake
PANCAKE REALTY CO
(304) 396-7514
53 Total Sales
1 in Buffalo Creek
$160,000 Price
Todd Jenkins
BUNCH REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATES
(304) 902-6121
510 Total Sales
3 in Buffalo Creek
$63K - $170K Price Range
Lisa Fischer
NEXT MOVE REALTY
(606) 713-0114
142 Total Sales
4 in Buffalo Creek
$110K - $415K Price Range
On average, homes in Buffalo Creek, Huntington sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Buffalo Creek, Huntington over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 79% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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