Why Live in Owings Addition
Owings Addition in Weirton is a neighborhood where many residents commute to Pittsburgh for work, drawn by lower taxes and housing costs. Recently, local employment opportunities have increased with the opening of Form Energy, a battery manufacturer, and the upcoming transformation of the Cleveland Cliffs steel plant into a transformer company. The neighborhood features Steve Dorich Memorial Park, which includes a basketball court, picnic shelter, and playground. Nearby, Brooke-Hancock County Veterans Memorial Park offers a Corsair jet display and a September 11th memorial. Dining options within a mile on Pennsylvania Avenue include Buckey’s Smokehouse & Catering, Patty’s Family Restaurant, and Oasis Lounge. For groceries, residents have access to Convenient Food Mart, Shop ‘n Save, Aldi, and Kroger. Weirton Elementary School, rated highly, serves students through fourth grade, while Weir Middle School and High School are also in the vicinity. The John D. Rockefeller Career Center and West Virginia Northern Community College provide further educational opportunities. Route 22 connects residents to Steubenville and Pittsburgh, with public transportation available via Weirton Transit. The neighborhood has a CAP crime score of 3, indicating a lower crime risk compared to the national average. Homes in Owings Addition are typically Cape Cod, raised ranch, and minimal traditional styles, with prices ranging from $70,000 to $200,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Owings Addition a good place to live?
Owings Addition is a good place to live. Owings Addition is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Owings Addition has 1 park for recreational activities. It has a median age of 45. The average household income is $72,582 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Owings Addition are home owners, with 28.1% of residents renting and 71.9% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Owings Addition can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Owings Addition neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Owings Addition?
The median home price in Owings Addition is $753,754. If you put a 20% down payment of $150,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,910 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $168K a year to afford the median home price in Owings Addition. The average household income in Owings Addition is $73K.
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Home Trends in Owings Addition, WV
On average, homes in Owings Addition, Weirton sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Owings Addition, Weirton over the last 12 months is $1,240,009, up 257% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$1,240,009
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,240,009
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$480,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$398
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$753,754
Median Change From 1st List Price
-21%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
257%