Why Live in North Parkersburg
North Parkersburg offers a blend of residential charm and convenient access to Vienna's shopping and dining scene. The neighborhood features a variety of home styles, including bungalows, ranch-style houses, Cape Cods, split-levels, American Foursquares, and Dutch Colonials. Concrete pathways and stairs lead to front doors, with towering trees and large shrubs providing shade. Sidewalks are limited, mainly found along busier streets. Worthington Golf Club, a public course, and Worthington Baseball Fields are local recreational highlights, though Worthington Creek can overflow during heavy rain. Parkersburg City Park, less than 2 miles away, offers a splash park, pool, playground, and courts for basketball, tennis, and horseshoes, along with hosting events like Pride in the Park and the Mid-Ohio Valley Multicultural Festival. Emerson Avenue, the main thoroughfare, is lined with essential retailers like Piggly Wiggly, Walgreens, and Dollar General, and dining options such as North End Tavern & Brewery, Southern Craft Restaurant & Bar, and Hill House Pizza Pub. Grand Central Mall, under 2 miles away, attracts shoppers from the area. Emerson Avenue connects to the Ohio River and Interstate 77, with bus routes and Camden Clark Medical Center nearby. Schools in the area include highly rated Emerson Elementary School, Madison Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School, North Christian School, and Parkersburg Catholic High School. The neighborhood's crime rate is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal.
Home Trends in North Parkersburg, WV
On average, homes in North Parkersburg, Parkersburg sell after 38 days on the market compared to the national average of 51 days. The median sale price for homes in North Parkersburg, Parkersburg over the last 12 months is $172,000, up 24% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$172,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$171,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$112
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Last 12 months Home Sales
57
Median List Price
$179,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
24%