Sissonville is a rural West Virginia community that offers countryside charm, without feeling too far from Charleston. Interstate 77 passes through the center of town, making it easy to commute around the region. There are rarely reasons to leave, though, as popular restaurants and stores line Sissonville Drive, and schools, jobs and health care are readily available in this small pocket of Kanawha County.
Ranch-style and split-level homes make up most of the inventory in the area, but you can also find some farmhouses and Colonial Revivals. The community is a good choice for buyers looking for more room than the city offers. “There’s a lot of homes with some land, so if you’re looking for that, there you go,” says Christina Pepper, a sales associate at Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Realty with nearly 20 years of experience. “You get a little more bang for your buck.” The median lot size in the area is just over a half-acre, and homes often sit along winding, hilly roads. If you’re looking for more of a subdivision or neighborhood vibe, you can find that, too, especially along Morecott Drive or White Oak Drive. For a home in Sissonville, you should expect to pay between the upper $60,000s and the lower $400,000s.
Kanawha County Schools serves Sissonville, and the community has elementary schools, a middle school and a high school. Students can attend Sissonville High School, which offers several activities and advanced courses, including:
A wide mix of businesses lines Sissonville Drive, covering everything from daily essentials to a night out. Bowles Boyz BBQ serves smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork in a casual setting, while Husson’s Pizza offers dine-in or takeout pizza, salads and subs. Fast-food chains are also common, including McDonald’s and Tudor’s Biscuit World. You can grab groceries at Piggly Wiggly or Save A Lot, and both Family Dollar and Dollar General offer more household items. Health care is also readily accessible, with a Walgreens, Kines Family Pharmacy and the Sissonville Health Center.
There is limited recreation in Sissonville, but there are still some options. Popular activities in the area include:
Interstate 77 passes through Sissonville and offers a quick commute to Downtown Charleston. “It’s no more than 10 to 12 minutes,” Pepper says. The drive down the highway is about 15 miles, and there is also a bus route that connects to the city, with stops along Sissonville Drive. You don’t have to go into Charleston for work, though. Niterra North America is a manufacturer of spark plugs that employs about 500 people and has a facility just off the interstate.
The Pocatalico River and Tupper Creek flow through the area, posing a flood risk to homes near the water. Properties that aren’t in designated flood zones are still at risk, though. Flash flooding can happen quickly in West Virginia, as the hilly terrain causes water to rapidly run off the slopes and into waterways. The county offers the Kanawha Alert app, which warns residents of emergencies, and has several online resources about flood preparedness.
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
282 Total Sales
3 in Sissonville
$45K - $400K Price Range
Jan Warner Ramey
RE/MAX Clarity
(304) 317-3133
105 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$76,000 Price
Jane Wyatt
RE/MAX Properties of the Valley
(304) 519-4846
79 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$245,000 Price
Martha Hilton
Fathom Realty LLC
(681) 484-8402
108 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$83,000 Price
Amber Mouser
Sold Sisters Realty
(681) 358-3717
154 Total Sales
5 in Sissonville
$72K - $240K Price Range
Lisa Eden
Old Colony of Teays Valley
(304) 814-3729
110 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$140,000 Price
On average, homes in Sissonville, WV sell after 96 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Sissonville, WV over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$320,000
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Median Sale Price
$240,000
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$240,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$111,000
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Median Change From 1st List Price
10%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
3
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-17%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$104
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Number of Homes
17
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Number of Homes for Sale
0
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Median Year Built
1986
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Months of Supply
0.00
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,032
On par with the national average
1,933
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
23,522
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Total Population
3,624
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Median Age
46
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Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
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Population over 65
24.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
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Median Household Income
$49,555
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
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Average Household Income
$56,373
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High School Graduates
86.2%
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College Graduates
8.1%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
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Advanced Degrees
3.5%
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% Population in Labor Force
50.2%
Below the national average
64.9%
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Walkability
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