Why Live in Point Pleasant
Settled at the point where the Ohio and Kanawha rivers meet, Point Pleasant is a quiet West Virginia city with a reputation steeped in science fiction. “They’re known for Mothman,” says Amanda Wilson, a Realtor with ERA Martin and Associates. “That’s the biggest thing there.” A popular book and local sightings of the winged creature created a legend in the 1960s and '70s that’s only grown more popular since. However, past this uncanny exterior is a community of about 4,100 that shares the same rustic, peaceful atmosphere of other nearby cities. “It’s a small town,” says Amber Mouser, a Realtor with Sold Sisters Realty. “Right outside, you’ve got more farms and rural areas.” Point Pleasant has a steadily declining population, possibly due to a lack of jobs. However, new opportunities might be on the horizon. “There’s a new port being built in Mason County,” says Mouser. “So that’ll bring people in.” In the city center, turn-of-the-20th-century Cape Cods and National-style homes are on grid-patterned streets. Lots are minimal, rarely reaching a quarter of an acre. Backyard alleys generally line up with sheds and one-car garages. These homes usually sell between $30,000 and $120,000.
Home Trends in Point Pleasant, WV
On average, homes in Point Pleasant, WV sell after 51 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Point Pleasant, WV over the last 12 months is $275,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$275,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$230,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Median List Price
$229,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
-6%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%