Once an independent town, Sabraton has transformed from a cluster of industry along the banks of Deckers Creek into a hub of local businesses just beyond the heart of Morgantown. The neighborhood’s diverse housing stock offers varied entry points into the Sabraton hills, and nearby parks and schools provide a family-friendly experience. People here take pride in their community, just as in their city. “Being pretty much the only music store in town, when people drive through, we get a lot of new people who just stop in and look at stuff,” says Alex Rhodes, manager of O.B. Fawley Music in Sabraton. “One comment I hear consistently from everybody is, ‘People in Morgantown are always so nice.’ So it’s a cool thing to be able to say, ‘Yeah, I’m from Morgantown.'"
Sabraton residents head to the local Kroger store to fill their freezers and cupboards.
Customers line up at Mal's local fruit and vegetable stand in Sabraton.
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Shopping and dining along Earl Core Road
Sabraton has a main strip of businesses along Earl Core Road, also known as Route 7. Locals here can sample diverse offerings, from Pizza Al’s, a Morgantown staple, to barbecue restaurant Sweet Southern Smoke. Fast-food options include Dunkin’, Popeyes and Wendy’s. Rio Verde offers dine-in and takeout for Mexican favorites, or La Tapatia has Mexican ingredients and a taco food truck out front.
In 2015, a pair of brothers-in-law re-opened the long-running Archie’s restaurant as Sabraton Station, reviving popular menu items and welcoming back Archie’s regulars. The new restaurant and bar embraces a military theme, a nod to its veteran-owned status, and hosts trivia nights and karaoke. Each Saturday, people pour into Sabraton Station for local live music acts. “There’s a pretty good music scene around here for local gigging — guitar, rock bands, country music,” Rhodes says.
For groceries, residents here reliably head to the Kroger on Earl Core Road. “I’ve always joked with a couple of Sabraton people that that is the Sabraton Kroger. If you live in Sabraton, you go to this one, even though the other Kroger’s really not too far,” Rhodes says. He can’t quite put his finger on what makes it stand apart, but he speaks of the store fondly. “It’s a whole different vibe in this Kroger. I don’t know. You just go to the Sabraton Kroger, and it feels like Sabraton.”
Sabraton Station is where residents of Sabraton go for food and drinks.
Residents of Sabraton can stock up on groceries at the local Aldi store.
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Fawley Music a historic neighborhood attraction
Sabraton’s small business scene includes a Morgantown institution: O.B. Fawley Music. It opened downtown in 1931, and the store eventually moved to Sabraton in 1998. “It’s an old-standing, family music store,” Rhodes says, though its “family-owned” status is a story of its own. After years under O.B. Fawley, the store was sold to a retired band director named Dusty Rhodes. By chance, Dusty Rhodes’ son married O.B. Fawley’s great niece, current manager Alex Rhodes’ mother. “The Fawley Music Company is back in the Fawley Music blood,” Rhodes says. “I’m technically the convergence of the bloodline of the Rhodes and the Fawleys.”
The store has a familial atmosphere that extends beyond its leadership. Generations of Morgantown residents have visited the store to rent or purchase instruments or take music lessons. “We’ve seen kids take lessons for 4, 5, 6 years — they grow up through here and stay with the same teacher the whole time,” Rhodes says.
Fawley Music is a family owned business in Sabraton.
A young girl is getting her first violin for school at Fawley Music in Sabraton.
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Sabraton homes have mountain views
Many Sabraton homes sit hillside, offering a front-row seat to the changing seasonal hues of the surrounding mountainscape. Investment properties start around $85,000, while turnkey homes from the 1940s through the 1980s typically fall between $150,000 and $300,000. Styles include Foursquare, Craftsman builds, minimal traditional and ranch — often raised to accommodate the sloped landscape.
A row of ranch style homes along a side street in Sabraton.
Sabraton is a neighborhood that is situated in the hills of West Virginia.
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A renovated pool coming to Marilla Park
Access to Deckers Creek is behind Kroger, a starting point for forested hiking trails following the water. The environmental organization Friends of Deckers Creek operates an outdoor learning park here, hosting free educational events like Save The Frogs Day, which features crafts, games and lessons centering the amphibious animal.
Nearby Marilla Park is a recreational hub with tennis and basketball courts, hiking trails, a playground and a skate park. A new public pool with a splash zone, water slides and a lazy river will open in 2025, though the existing pool will remain open during summer 2024.
Marilla Park has many amenities including tennis courts and a skate board park.
Marilla Park has a large inground pool available to cool off on hot summer days.
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Top ratings for Monongalia County schools
Students here begin at Brookhaven Elementary and then head to South Middle. Both schools receive an A-minus from Niche. At A-rated Morgantown High, teens can prepare for college through the school’s ACT and SAT courses or by working on admission essays at the peer writing center. Students here are highly active in extracurriculars, including the school’s marching band, which has performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Nearby private options include Trinity Christian School and Morgantown Christian Academy, which both receive a B-plus.
Brookhaven Elementary School has an overall rating of an A- on Niche.
The Monongalia County Schools building on Earl L Core Road in Sabraton.
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A 2-mile drive to downtown Morgantown
Earl Core Road runs through the neighborhood and into the heart of Morgantown. Sabraton is only about a 2-mile drive from the city center. The area has a history of flooding during intense storms, particularly on the Subterranean Bridge near Marilla Park.
Morgantown Municipal Airport sits directly to the north, operating three round-trip flights daily between Washington D.C. and Pittsburgh. Sabraton residents may hear noise during the airport’s ongoing runway extension project, which is expected to be completed between 2026 and 2027.
Sabraton is a community just two miles from downtown Morgantown.
Friends go for a leisurely walk along a river trail near Sabraton.
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Balloons Over Morgantown decorates the sky
Balloons Over Morgantown marks the start of fall when more than a dozen hot air balloons take to cool October skies. Each balloon has a unique design and even a name. Highlights include SnapDazzle, Mountain Momma and Pig Headed, an aptly named balloon complete with ears and a snout. The balloons take off from Morgantown Municipal Airport. However, locals can get a closer look during Night Glow, when the balloons spend an evening stationed in the parking lot of Morgantown Mall, their fire illuminating each colorful design.
Sabraton is a quiet and clean cut neighborhood located close to major highways.
Sabraton is a community just two miles from downtown Morgantown.
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Parks in this Area
Marilla Park
Deckers Creek Rail-Trail
Transit
Airport
North Central West Virginia
38 min drive
Bus
Rt. 7 & Greenbag Road
Bus
Sabraton Plaza
Bus
Sabraton Kroger
Bus
Sabraton Goodwill
Bus
Dmv
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sabraton
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sabraton, Morgantown sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sabraton, Morgantown over the last 12 months is $387,824, down 8% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This property at 1951 Listravia Ave features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within a total of 1,700 square feet. The living room offers ample space for relaxation and is designed for easy furniture arrangement. The bathroom is equipped with standard fixtures and provides essential amenities. Each bedroom is adequately sized, suitable for various furniture layouts. The property is smoke-free and
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
857
Median Age
40
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
20.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$47,187
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$66,850
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
35.5%
Advanced Degrees
7.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
71.2%
Above the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
60/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
48/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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