Mobile Homes for Sale in Madison, WV

Just a few miles from where coal was first discovered in West Virginia, the small town of Madison calls itself the "Gateway to the Coalfields." The city grew as a mining and railroad community in the early 1900s, but like much of the region, it experienced a stall in growth when the industries dried up. Today, Madison is known for its proximity to ATV trails and has a developing downtown district. Just 30 miles south of Charleston , it's a quieter alternative among the rolling hills of Boone County. "We don't have the big hustle and bustle that some of the larger cities have," says Sharon Mullins, a Realtor with Boone Realty and lifelong resident of Madison. "We have a simpler way of life. There are seldom any major crimes, and it's a beautiful area." From almost anywhere in town, green hills are visible in all directions. With the surrounding peaks, there isn't much space for outward development. In addition, FirstStreet.org reports that Madison's flooding risk is severe. The city's bungalows and ranch-style homes were mostly built throughout the 1900s, but there are a few spots of modern construction. While some investment properties start at $50,000, most move-in-ready properties