Why Live in Lavalette
Lavalette is a neighborhood south of Huntington in Wayne County, known for its spacious properties and lower taxes compared to neighboring Cabell County. Homes here range from wooden-sided cottages and traditional 1940s homes to ranch-style houses from the 1980s, with lot sizes varying from a quarter to three acres. Some properties, especially along Royal Birkdale Drive, offer direct access to Creekside Golf Course. Lavalette boasts a crime rate lower than the national average. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with Sugarwood Golf Club and Beech Fork Lake providing golfing, hiking, camping, and boating opportunities. Local amenities include Medicap Pharmacy, Kenny Queen Hardware, and Lavalette Food Fair. Dining options feature Gabby's 152 Tortilla Street, known for its Mexican cuisine, and Triple H Drive Inn, offering a variety of meals throughout the day. Route 152 runs through Lavalette, facilitating a 15-minute drive to Huntington and connecting to major highways like Interstate 64. Huntington Tri-State Airport is 10 miles away, providing flights across the East Coast. For medical needs, Cabell Huntington Hospital and the regional VA Hospital are within a short drive. Schools in the area include Lavalette Elementary, which has a high rating, while older students attend Wayne Middle and Wayne High School, both located about 8 miles south.
Home Trends in Lavalette, WV
On average, homes in Lavalette, WV sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Lavalette, WV over the last 12 months is $159,250, down 26% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$159,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$171,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$117
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median List Price
$179,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-26%