Winfield offers a slower pace than nearby Teays Valley
Winfield is a small town in Putnam County, West Virginia, along the Kanawha River. While the rest of the county is split between rural mountain areas and fast-growing suburbs, Winfield has been able to maintain its small-town feel. “There’s more hustle and bustle [in Teays Valley],” says Jeremy Sutphin, a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty Advantage and a Winfield native. “There’s morning and evening traffic, school buses instead of kids walking to school. It’s not like that in Winfield.” Sutphin says this slower pace is part of what draws people to the community. “It has deep roots, with people who have lived there their whole lives,” he says.
Townhouses and single-family homes under $550,000
Single-family homes here are primarily ranch-style and New Traditional with three or four bedrooms. Many have views of the Appalachian Mountains in the near distance. Lot sizes are generally half-acre or less, with full lawns and mature trees. A small selection of two- and three-bedroom townhouses are also available. Single-family homes range from $200,000 to $525,000, with higher-priced homes featuring stately brick facades and over 2,000 square feet. The median price for townhouses is about $270,000.
Walkable schools with strong ratings draw local families
Putnam County Schools serves the city and has an A-minus rating on Niche. Children attend A-minus-rated Winfield Elementary, A-rated Winfield Middle and A-minus-rated Winfield High. Sutphin says the schools are a major draw because they’re highly-rated and have a small-town feel. “You still see kids walking to and from school. And there are teachers there who I had who are still teaching,” he says.
A riverfront park, fishing spots and scenic hiking trails
Winfield borders part of the Kanawha River and is a go-to for fishing, especially for flathead and blue catfish. Winfield Town Park includes playgrounds, a boat launch and a pavilion with picnic tables overlooking the river. Hikers can pick up the 11-mile Mary Ingles Trail on the city’s southeast side, which is open between March and November, or head into Hurricane and walk and bike over 34 trails through Meeks Mountain. The Winfield Riding Club is on the city’s west side and bustles with horse shows during the summer months. “It’s been there since I was in grade school,” Sutphin says. “People travel from all over and the city gets packed.”
Winfield Road is a shopping and dining destination
Winfield Road is the city’s main thoroughfare and is where residents go for shopping, dining and services. Residents shop at Dollar General and retailers selling auto parts, hardware and tires. Restaurants include popular chains like McDonalds and Taco Bell and local favorites like Brookse’s Bar and Grill, a laid-back spot with an outdoor patio. Winfield Dairy Freeze has served burgers and fries to the city for decades. “It’s owned by the same people, and it’s never lost its customer base. Kids walk to it for lunch or go there after school,” Sutphin says. Piggly Wiggly and Walgreens are in nearby Eleanor. The nearest hospital, Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) Teays Valley, is about 8 miles away in Hurricane.
Locals gather each June for river games and good eats
Winfield Watersports Weekend takes place each June and revolves around the river, with paddle lessons, paddle boating races, food vendors and a rubber duck race where the winner gets a cash prize.
Winfield Road connects locals to highways and nearby cities
Due to Winfield’s lack of a fixed bus route in the city, residents get around by car. Winfield Road connects to nearby highways, including U.S. Route 35. West Virginia International Yeager Airport is about 30 miles away.
Hot, humid summers and mild winters with some flood risk
Summers in Winfield are usually hot and humid, with temperatures in the high 80s. Winter temperatures are generally in the 40s and 50s. Some parts of the city are in flood zones, especially near the river. Tornadoes are uncommon, but possible.
