Along the banks of the curving Elk River and 15 miles northeast of Charleston, Elkview is a rural community with plenty of outdoor recreation and a friendly, know-your-neighbor vibe. “It’s a fairly big community as far as the amount of people but it still has a small-town feel,” says Kelly Moles, a Realtor at eXp Realty and a resident of Elkview. “If you’re moving in from out of state and you don’t know anybody, someone on your street is probably going to come and bring you brownies.” Though a little ways from downtown, Elkview has a few shopping and dining spots of its own, such as The Huskey Den and a weekend flea market colloquially called The Elkview Mall. Elkview draws people who want access to the city while enjoying the larger lots and homes of countryside living. “Homes in Elkview sell before they even list,” says Moles. “The demand is so much greater than the supply.”
Situated in the heart of Elkview, The Husky Den, proudly embraces the local community spirit.
Alongside the Elk River, Elkview is a cozy rural community 15 miles from downtown Charleston.
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Ranch-style homes and DIY farmhouses
Winding roads lead to homes with sprawling lawns dotted with maples and pines. Moles describes the neighborhood as tight-knit and anchored by a strong sense of community. “Everybody lines the street when the softball team makes it to state— there’s a parade to wish them well,” she says. “People that don’t have kids still attend football, basketball, volleyball and soccer games. You know, you don’t normally see that.” Homes are spaced far apart, with ranch-style, split levels and Colonial Revivals sprinkled throughout. “It's mostly either mid-entry and traditional colonial, or like a farmhouse that your grandpa built with no blueprints,” says Moles, explaining how some homes come with additions originally made to accommodate growing families. Prices typically range from $150,000 to $350,000, while the average lot size hovers around half an acre. Homes typically sell after one day on the market, compared to the U.S. average of 44 days.
Ranch home with a attached garage added onto in Elkview.
Cozy cape home along the mountain side in Elkview.
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From Coonskin Park to a lively community center
About 7 miles west of the neighborhood, Coonskin Park is a 1,000-acre riverside spot with a web of nature trails through woodlands, a playground, a golf course, an Olympic-size pool and a fishing pond. The park also hosts minor-league professional soccer at Schoenbaum Stadium, an in-park amphitheater with a capacity of 3,000. Also within the park is The Grotto, a half-mile trail trek that leads to a cave with a waterfall along Coonskin Branch, a tributary of the Elk River. Closer to home, the Elk River Community Center is a gathering spot with fitness classes, educational workshops and “a pretty hopping senior center, too,” says Moles. “They serve lunch to seniors every day, and they have a gym that’s free to the public. There are some pool tables, so the old men will get together and shoot pool.” The center also includes a small thrift shop.
Enjoy a day of fishing with your kids at Coonskin Park.
Elk River Community Center is a great asset to the residents of Elkview.
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Groceries, shopping and Appalachian dining
Though downtown Charleston has wider choices for dining, Elkview has a few restaurants within the neighborhood. Elkview Chinese Restaurant is a popular spot housed in a white brick building on a rural roadside. The Husky Den, located on Main Street, is a sports-themed restaurant dedicated to Elkview’s athletes. “Everything on the menu is named after former or current coaches for different sports,” says Moles. “The whole place is decorated with sports memorabilia. They have 1970s pom poms and a letterman’s jacket from the high school on the wall.” The Den serves elevated fast food with a bit of a West Virginian twist. “It’s very Appalachian— like fried bologna sandwiches, burgers with jalapenos and onions rings, that kind of thing.” For groceries, Elkview Market is located within the Elk Shopping Plaza. On the weekends, the Elkview Park and Ride transit lot transforms into a flea market. “Some people call that the Elkview Mall,” says Moles. “You can go to the park and ride and buy anything from produce to flags for your porch, furniture, or a four-wheeler.”
Elkview Market has you covered for all of your essentials while living in Elkview.
Enjoy a delicious meal at the Elkview Chinese in Elkview.
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Highly-rated schools
The Kanawha County School District serves the residents of Elkview. Students can attend Clendenin Elementary School, Elkview Middle School and Herbert Hoover High School, all of which received a B-minus from Niche. Hoover High offers Career and Technical Education courses in robotics, millwork, marketing, computer science and business.
Clendenin Elementary School serves grades K-5.
Herbert Hoover HS Herbert Hoover High School is home to the huskies.
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Travel in Elkview and beyond
U.S. Route 119 borders Elkview to the north and to the west, connecting the community with the city of Charleston to the southwest. There are several bus stops within the neighborhood along North Pinch Road and U.S. Route 119. The West Virginia International Yeager Airport is about 9 miles southwest of the neighborhood, adjacent to Coonskin Park.
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Transit
Airport
West Virginia International Yeager
28 min drive
Bus
Rt 114 & Verna Rd
Bus
Rt 114 & Rt 119
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Elkview
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Elkview, WV sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Elkview, WV over the last 12 months is $207,723, up 26% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,007
Median Age
47
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,034
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$70,334
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
23.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.9%
% Population in Labor Force
51.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
2/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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