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Washington is rural but packed with options
While Washington looks like a primarily rural community in western Wood County, the neighborhood gives its residents a taste of various lifestyles. Homes surrounding lakes and creeks offer waterfront views, and more suburban streets keep neighbors close to one another. The community is next to Washington Bottom, a large industrial area along the Ohio River. Once home to DuPont Washington Works, a plastics and chemical manufacturer now known as The Chemours Company, the area has grown to include several other manufacturing employers, like Northwest Pipe Company and Exel Logistics. Washington is also a quick drive from Parkersburg, meaning more opportunities to work are a few miles down the highway.
Washington welcomes boaters.
Chemours Company is a major employer of Washington.
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Homes range from suburban to secluded to lakefront
While most of Washington is forest and rural roads, some residential sections are suburban. Neighbors live close together but still enjoy sizable yards. Basketball hoops overlook narrow two-way roads and driveways, inviting kids to play together. Homes are mid-size and include ranch styles, New Traditional and bi-level architectural designs. On more rural roads, large custom homes and contemporary-style houses built within the past decade are more common. "New construction is very sporadic," says Blaine Ritchie, managing broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Select Properties. "You'll have a builder do something out there occasionally." These homes typically come with acres of land — some used for farming. Overall, prices range from $200,000 to $615,000 throughout the neighborhood. One exception is the Lake Washington subdivision. This private community surrounding an artificial lake features summer cottages from the 1930s. Many homes still maintain their original hardwood, sunrooms, stone fireplaces and outdoor patios. Homeowners have access to private boat docks and a community clubhouse. Despite the luxury amenities and waterfront views, prices range between $70,000 and $170,000.
Washington has many different styles of home to choose from.
Custom, ranch and colonial-inspired houses often feature two-car garages in Washington.
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People boat on Lake Washington and walk the trails at DuPont Nature Center
Washington is filled with natural land, from forests to creeks and lakes. Sandy Creek and Vaughts Run wind through the community, connecting to Lake Washington. Homes near these areas are occasionally impacted by seasonal flooding. For a day on the water, some homeowners swim, boat, kayak and fish on Lake Washington or along Sandy Creek. Access to the Ohio River is also within 5 miles. Despite its name, DuPont Employee Recreation Center Park is open to the public, offering playgrounds, ball fields and tennis courts. In summer, visitors swim at the pool or enjoy the campgrounds. At the DuPont Nature Center, walking trails wind past wildlife habitats, flower meadows and an educational pavilion.
Lake Washington sits in the middle of the neighborhood.
DuPont Employee Recreation Center Park features a baseball diamond for Washington players.
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Washington students attend schools in neighboring communities
Students attend either Lubeck Elementary School or Blennerhassett Elementary School, depending on where they live in the neighborhood. The schools have B and B-plus Niche ratings, respectively. Next is the B-rated Blennerhassett Middle School, followed by Parkersburg South High School, which has a B-minus. The high school has a successful athletics program, as the Patriot wrestling team has won 25 state titles.
Washington kids can attend Blennerhassett Elementary School.
Parkersburg South High School encourages students from Washington to participate in after school activities like marching band and football.
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Stores and restaurants are a few miles away, but farms are nearby
The neighborhood has limited retail options, but Exxon offers fuel and quick snacks. Around 2 miles away, Family Dollar and Bond's Drug Store Healthmart Pharmacy help cover everyday essentials. The closest grocery store is DG Market, 4 miles away, but people visit local farms to buy flowers, browse seasonal produce and go pumpkin picking. Restaurants like Country Kitchen and Western Sizzlin Steak House are also roughly 4 miles away, but more diverse options are in the heart of Parkersburg.
Western Sizzllin' is the place Washington residents choose when it comes to sirloin.
The Family Dollar is another option for Washington shoppers.
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Residents use Highway 50 to get around the county
Washington's lack of pedestrian infrastructure and public transportation makes residents entirely car-dependent. Dupont Road is the community's main thoroughfare to Highway 50. Within 9 miles, residents can be in downtown Parkersburg or across the Ohio River. Camden Clark Medical Center is also 9 miles away, and the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport is 21 miles away.
Chemical contamination impacted the local water supply
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, DuPont Washington Works was responsible for contaminating several water districts in the Mid-Ohio Valley with PFOA chemicals throughout the late 20th century. This impacted household drinking water throughout the Parkersburg area, including Washington. DuPont was mandated to work with local water departments to clean and filter the water system. "It's probably the cleanest water there is now," Ritchie says. "There's probably some lingering effects, but people still live and drink the water here." Quality levels continue to be monitored to ensure water remains potable.
Lower crime in rural Wood County
Lubeck's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, significantly below the national score of 4 out of 10.
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On average, homes in Washington, WV sell after 66 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Washington, WV over the last 12 months is $220,000, down 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This Classic 3 Bedroom Ranch was built in 1967, with an unfinished, walkout lower level w/full bath and two car garage. More recently, the lower level was redesigned for this current Sellers Mother's living area. It is complete with Living/sitting area, bedroom with generous closet and dining/kitchen combo and full bath. This area has a southerly window and exit door, opening onto a patio and
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Slightly sloped 0.53 acre lot, rectangular in shape in the McPherson Manor Subdivision. All underground utilities available. Don't delay and make your appoiuntment today for a walk around.
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