Located in Kanawha County
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.
Wesley Haynes
BLUE SKY REALTY, LLC
(304) 427-5037
25 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$92,500 Price
Christina Pepper
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Professional Real
(304) 407-3948
161 Total Sales
3 in Sissonville
$150K - $273K Price Range
Crystal Reeves-Paynter
Faith Realty & Co., LLC
(304) 938-0768
266 Total Sales
2 in Sissonville
$45K - $400K Price Range
Jan Warner Ramey
RE/MAX Clarity
(304) 317-3133
107 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$76,000 Price
Jane Wyatt
RE/MAX Properties of the Valley
(304) 519-4846
82 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$245,000 Price
Martha Hilton
Fathom Realty LLC
(681) 484-8402
107 Total Sales
1 in Sissonville
$83,000 Price
On average, homes in Sissonville, WV sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Sissonville, WV over the last 12 months is $268,000, down 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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