$243,197Average Value$85Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Lubeck has the rural perks of living outside city limits
On the west side of Wood County, Lubeck is a community on the edge of suburban and rural living. "It doesn't have as much hustle and bustle than if you're in Vienna or Parkersburg," says Blaine Ritchie, managing broker at Coldwell Banker Commercial Select Properties. "I could see also people living here just to be outside city limits, so you don't have to abide by some of the zoning rules." Parkersburg's master plan dictates clear zoning for its future land use, but independent communities like Lubeck have more flexibility around commercial, residential and agricultural development. People can choose between expansive plots for farming or mid-size properties close to neighbors. While residents usually have to travel outside the neighborhood to shop and dine, options are typically no more than 6 miles away.
Many newer homes also grace the hills of Lubeck.
Lubeck is a very wooded neighborhood in the rural hills of Parkersburg.
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A mix of suburban homes and large plots fit for farmland
What it means to live in Lubeck can change depending on where homes are. Some areas of the neighborhood feel more suburban, with less space between neighbors and basketball hoops inviting kids to play together outside. Ranch-style, bi-level and split-level houses are most common in these parts. Some homes are perched on top of small hills, creating inclined driveways. Other sections of the neighborhood are the picture of rural living, with acres of land or thick forest separating large New Traditional and custom homes. Some residents use their adjoining land to farm or raise livestock. Across the neighborhood, prices range between $172,000 and $470,000, depending on size and accompanying land. Lubeck's CAP Index crime score is 1 out of 10, significantly below the national score of 4 out of 10.
Most homes in Lubeck feature attached garages, which are a comfort on winter days.
Lubeck is an entirely hilly neighborhood featuring many homes with garages below the incline.
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Natural landscape has walking trails, playgrounds and waterways
Trees, open fields and hills surround homes, making outdoor recreation accessible. Although privately owned, the DuPont Employee Recreation Center Park is open to the public, offering playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and rentable picnic shelters. People also visit to swim in the pool during summer and camp in the fall. Three miles away, the DuPont Nature Center has several walking trails that pass by preserved wildlife habitats, flower meadows, ponds and an educational pavilion. Other popular pastimes include afternoons at the South Hills Golf Course or on the Ohio River. Sandy Creek winds through part of the community, so nearby homes and businesses are occasionally impacted by seasonal flooding.
Washington Works Nature Trails gives Lubeck hikers a place to get in their steps.
Dupont Employee Recreation Center features a pool, playground and baseball diamond for Lubeck residents.
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Lubeck has its own elementary school
Students attend Lubeck Elementary School, which is inside the neighborhood. The school has a B rating on Niche, which Blennerhassett Middle School also has. High schoolers attend 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.
Lubeck Elementary welcomes new students.
Blennerhessett Middle School welcomes eager minds from Lubeck.
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Chemical contamination impacts water supply in the Mid-Ohio Valley
Lubeck is about 5 miles from The Chemours Company, formerly DuPont Washington Works. Headquartered there since the 1940s, this plastics and chemical factory was responsible for contaminating the drinking water supply of several Mid-Ohio Valley water districts, including Lubeck, with PFOA chemicals. According to the Environmental protection Agency, the company was eventually mandated to clean and filter the water supply. The Lubeck Public Service District continues to monitor the water quality. "I don't think the situation made a difference in people moving in," Ritchie says. "I think most people are encouraged by the fact that they went in there, cleared everything out and still do regular readings of the water."
State Route 68 keeps community connected to Parkersburg
Residents are entirely car-dependent, with no pedestrian infrastructure or public transportation nearby. State Route 68, also known as Harris Highway, is the community's central artery. It connects with Highway 50 in less than 1 mile, offering access to Parkersburg and cities across the Ohio River. Flights through the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport are less than 17 miles away. In an emergency, Lubeck is roughly 5 miles from Camden Clark Medical Center and WVU Medicine Southgate Rapid Care.
Limited shops but plenty of farm-raised goods
Retail options are minimal, but a few stores line State Route 68. James' IGA Country Store offers fuel, snacks and a small pizza parlor. Dollar General, Family Dollar and Bond's Drug Store Healthmart Pharmacy stock shelves with everyday essentials. Residents go outside the neighborhood for a meal out. Country Kitchen serves traditional American fare, including all-day breakfast, while Western Sizzlin Steak House, specializes in steak, chicken and seafood dishes. People grab groceries at DG market or visit a local farm, like Butcher Family Farms, for seasonal produce, flowers and a pumpkin patch in the fall.
The Country Kitchen serves biscuits and gravy all day long to Lubeck residents.
James' Country Store IGA offers many everyday needs and houses a pizzeria for Lubeck residents.
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Parks in this Area
Fort Boreman Park
Southwood Park
Quincy Park
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park
Wayne National Forest
Point Park
Friendship Park
DuPont Employee Recreation Center
Jackson Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lubeck
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Lubeck Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lubeck, Washington sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Lubeck, Washington over the last 12 months is $205,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Enjoy the best of both worlds in this beautiful 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath home located in Washington, WV on beautiful 1.28 country setting nestled in the woods but within 10 minutes to downtown Parkersburg. New flooring throughout the main floor. Large eat in kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, double wall oven, built in gas stovetop, tile backsplash, touchless faucet and under cabinet
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,238
Median Age
44
Population under 18
23.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,665
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,423
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
26.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
53%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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