$109,329Average Value$36Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Coal Fork is a quiet corner of Kanawha County close to the city
Coal Fork is a small community outside Charleston made up of rugged hills and hollows. Its namesake stream flows north through the neighborhood into Campbells Creek, which empties into the larger Kanawha River. Modest homes line the winding streets, surrounded by forested hilltops. Most people have lived here a long time, and neighbors often become good friends. Homeowners can enjoy a slow pace of life away from the city, while still being just minutes away from shops, restaurants and essential services.
What to pay for a home in Coal Fork
Small cottages, ranch-style homes and bungalows make up much of the community. The average size is around 1,900 square feet, in line with the national average. Homes tend to be older, with a median build year of 1978. Prices range from the $50,000s to the mid-$100,000s, significantly lower than in nearby places like Kanawha City and Charleston.
Award-winning programs at local schools
Students in Coal Fork will likely be part of the Kanawha County Schools system, which includes the highly rated Mary Ingles Elementary School. Riverside High School is about 11 miles south of the neighborhood and offers programs like JROTC and a championship-winning band. Students can study career and technical courses like computer science, pre-engineering and robotics.
Popular shops and restaurants are close to home
Coal Fork has some businesses in the neighborhood, like BowlesBoyz BBQ Up the Creek. This family owned spot is known for its pulled pork, chicken and hamburgers. Groceries and other household items are available at the Dollar General or Fas Chek on Campbells Creek Road. Larger shops like Kroger, Lowe’s and Gabe’s are all about a 5-mile drive west of the community.
Sports fields, picnics and playgrounds at the local park
Ken Ellis Memorial Park is the main recreation site in the neighborhood, located near the intersection of Campbells Creek Drive and Point Like Drive. The park was founded in 1967 by a group of neighbors who wanted to give the local children a spot to play. Today, it has several amenities for people to enjoy.
A quarter-mile track for walking or running
Playgrounds that include swings, slides and merry-go-rounds
A basketball court
Picnic shelters available for rent
Softball fields and open green space
Easy commutes to work around Kanawha County
Campbells Creek Drive is the main route through the neighborhood, leading west and connecting to U.S. Route 60. Downtown Charleston is about 8 miles northwest via Campbells Creek Drive and Interstate 64, a drive that typically takes around 10 minutes. Major regional employers include Charleston Area Medical Center, with hospitals in Kanawha City and Charleston, each less than 8 miles away. The Chemours chemical plant in Belle is just a 7-mile drive south on Route 60. The state government and Kanawha County Schools are also significant employers.
High flood risk in rural West Virginia
Heavy rain can cause severe flooding along Campbells Creek and in the hollows around the neighborhood. Because Coal Fork is a neighborly community, residents often help each other out when floods happen. You might find people cleaning up debris or helping their neighbors move damaged items out of their flooded homes. Kanawha County recommends homeowners purchase flood insurance. The county also encourages people to have first-aid kits in their homes and develop a family emergency plan that includes non-perishable foods, designating emergency contacts and keeping a fresh supply of batteries.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Coal Fork
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Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Coal Fork Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Coal Fork, Malden sell after 106 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Coal Fork, Malden over the last 12 months is $70,000, down 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Large 4 bedroom home on large flat lot on Campbells Creek. This does need some TLC and repair but lots of potential. Offers will be reviewed after 7 days on the market. This Property was previously financed by a mortgage loan that was insured by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) and requires 30-day priority purchase period for Owner-Occupant buyers, Eligible Nonprofit
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