Just over 2 miles east of downtown Wheeling, buyers looking in the Woodsdale-Edgewood area won't find the busy nightlife or storefronts they would in the city, but they will find a peaceful, leafy neighborhood full of historic homes. Schools are within walking distance, locally-owned businesses have been in the neighborhood for years and National Road is lined with local services and churches, so residents don't have to leave the community for most day-to-day needs — though the city is still just a quick drive away. "I would describe Woodsdale–Edgewood as a little bubble of middle-class Americana. People have everything they need here," says Josh Broverman, a lifelong resident and owner of The Gringo food truck. Walking through the neighborhood, many homes reflect the late 19th century stylings that can be seen in the Queen Anne and Classical Revival facades of the H. C. Ogden House and the William Miles Tiernan House, two notable estates that led to the neighborhood being placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
Woodsdale sits between a few mountain ridges that spread throughout Wheeling.
The Woodsdale neighborhood has a handful of unique homes.
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Suburban Woodsdale homes with historic charm
Potential homebuyers can find Victorian properties set on a narrow, grassy lot and built near the turn of the 20th century. Large Queen Anne, American Foursquare, and Colonial Revival designs feature ornamental columns along their wide front porches, as well as rounded towers and bay windows that give each home individual character. Many of the historic homes in Woodsdale-Edgewood have large layouts of up to 3,000 square feet, but ranch-style houses and bungalows from the 1960s can also be found on the edge of the neighborhood. Most homes sell from about $150,000 to $400,000, with only large estates selling for over $500,000. Woodsdale-Edgewood has a CAP Index Crime Score of 3 out of 10, slightly lower than the national average.
A fair share of Woodsdale home owners keep their property well maintained.
You will notice that Woodsdale has many large homes with accommodating front porches.
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From nearby elementary schools to Wheeling University
Students can attend Woodsdale Elementary, which is close enough to walk to and earns an A-minus rating on Niche. Tridelphia Middle also earns an A-minus, while Wheeling Park High receives a B-plus. For those looking for more options, Wheeling Country Day School and St. Michael Parish School both provide private options for students in pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade. Another well-known option in the area is The Linsly School, a private boarding school that instructs middle through high schoolers. The boarding school ranks an A on Niche, and the site ranks it as the best private high school in West Virginia.
For continued education, Wheeling University is also located right about a mile from Woodsdale–Edgewood. Opened in 1954, the school offers majors, including business, education and nursing.
Heading outdoors in Oglebay Park
Close to home, Edgewood Park and Edgington Lane Playground offer a destination for walks through the neighborhood as well as somewhere for kids to play or shoot hoops on the basketball court. A much larger attraction, however, is Oglebay Park. "It's one of the most beautiful city parks you'll ever see," says Bobbi Priebe, a local artist and resident at Artworks Around Town. Spread over 1,600 acres, this municipal park offers golf courses, nature trails and a zoo, set amongst scenic gardens, a lake and a waterfall. Activities like paddle-boating and fishing are common during the summer, while a ski slope makes it fun to get outside during the colder months. First opened in 1928, this manicured park is free to enter and draws people from across the area. "My family has rented a cottage there during the holidays for years, they have a lodge, swimming and great events- it's a special place," Priebe says.
Families can enjoy flying high on the swings at Edgington Lane Park in Woodsdale.
Say hello to the goats and many other animals at Oglebay Good Zoo near Woodsdale.
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Locally owned businesses near National Road
Tucked into the otherwise residential neighborhood, The Jeweled Bird and Miklas Meat Market are just a few of the small businesses that make Woodsdale-Edgewood a "local hub for small business," Broverman says. Located in what used to be the Missionary Alliance Church building, The Jeweled Bird sells, redesigns and repairs fine jewelry, while Miklas Meat Market has been selling quality meats and cheeses since 1977. A hardware store, salons and barbers also make their home in the community, alongside restaurants like Alpha Tavern, which serves pizza, beer, steaks and other American dishes. A relatively new addition to the community is The Gringo food truck, which serves non-traditional Mexican food with a gourmet flare. Made with in-house spice blends, The Gringo serves hot, flavorful items like carne asada tacos, burritos and street corn. A wider selection can also be found on National Road, with convenient chain locations like a Kroger, Subway and Tim Hortons all less than a mile from the neighborhood.
Take a look at this peacock painting as you shop inside The Jeweled Bird.
Visit Miklas Meat Market for a range of items to bring home to your kitchen in Woodsdale.
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Community events at Oglebay Park
Oglebay Park is also the sight of some of the area's largest events, like the Fall Food Truck Festival and Oglebayfest. Oglebayfest has a parade and fireworks, as well as competitions in hog calling, butter making and fiddling. Both events also feature live music and food trucks. During the winter months, Oglebay’s Festival of Lights brings thousands of visitors to the park to drive through miles of colorful holiday-themed light displays. Many of the structures in the show were made by students at Wheeling Park High School, where technology classes teach them to weld metal and program different movements. Adding to the holiday spirit, Wheeling Park High also broadcasts Christmas carols and information about the light show from its radio station, WPHP 91.9.
Explore the grounds outside the Oglebay Park Mansion near Woodsdale.
Fine tune your golf game at any of the three Oglebay Park golf courses near Woodsdale.
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Getting around the Woodsdale-Edgewood area
Located just 2 miles east of Downtown Wheeling, residents of Woodsdale-Edgewood can drive into the city in less than ten minutes by hopping on Interstate 70, which passes just south of the neighborhood. Though there isn't any public transportation, sidewalks make it easy to walk around the neighborhood, and National Road connects locals with stores and businesses throughout the area. Whether commuting to work or in need of medical assistance, WVU Wheeling Hospital is also less than 2 miles away, located right across I-70. Pittsburgh is the closest major city and the Pittsburgh International Airport are both are 50-plus miles northeast.
Neighbors smile and say hello as they cross paths at Edgewood Park in Woodsdale.
Ranch-style houses with surrounding trees can be found in pockets of Woodsdale.
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Woodsdale-Edgewood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Woodsdale-Edgewood, Wheeling sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Woodsdale-Edgewood, Wheeling over the last 12 months is $207,500, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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