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Enslow Park

Enslow Park

Neighborhood in Huntington, West Virginia

Cabell County 25701

$189,016 Average Value
$111 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Variety abounds in this corner of Huntington

In Enslow Park, Huntington’s hills come alive with a variety of established but well-kept homes. A network of narrow residential streets zigzags through this neighborhood, dotted with houses that date back to the early 20th century. The landscape here envelopes the 75-acre Ritter Park, one of the city’s landmarks. “It’s a nice, quiet little neighborhood,” says Cindy Legg, a local Realtor with Hood Realty Company and a Huntington native. “You’ve got all types of housing there. You’ve got some one-story floor plans and then you’ve got some bigger houses, especially up on the hill. There are some larger homes that overlook the park.”

An overview of the lower Enslow Park area with downtown Huntington in the back.
An overview of the lower Enslow Park area with downtown Huntington in the back.
Large homes sit on large lots a top the hillsides surrounding the Enslow Park area.
Large homes sit on large lots a top the hillsides surrounding the Enslow Park area.
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Classic architecture styles with brick exteriors

Different streets in Enslow Park offer different atmospheres. Some stretches, like McCoy Road, feel like a rustic escape with homes perched on the hills by Ritter Park. Other blocks, like Neel Street, feel more urban, with houses built closely together on a sidewalk-lined lane. Many of the homes here share classic character, though — Craftsman, colonial and ranch-style options with brick exteriors are common. And many are relatively sizable — the average square footage across Enslow Park is more than 1,831. Houses under 2,400 square feet sell for between $100,000 and $400,000, while more extensive properties go for $400,000 to $700,000.

A row of Cape Cod inspired homes in the Enslow Park neighborhood in Huntington, WV.
A row of Cape Cod inspired homes in the Enslow Park neighborhood in Huntington, WV.
A beautifully maintained brick two story home in the Enslow Park area of Huntington, WV.
A beautifully maintained brick two story home in the Enslow Park area of Huntington, WV.
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Frostop’s impossible-to-miss sign guides the way to food

Enslow Park residents have quick access to Hal Greer Boulevard, a thoroughfare lined with restaurants and more. Frostop Drive-In is a popular pick. Part of a small chain, it's sign is unmistakable, a huge root beer mug on its roof. Like the sign suggests, the root beer is a popular menu choice and the restaurant has hot dogs and onion rings on the menu. “Frostop is an institution,” Legg says. “It’s great, and it’s been around for decades. People love it. You sit in your car, roll down your window and they set the tray out and bring you your food. They also have a picnic area where you can go and walk up to the window and order.” There’s also a location of the West Virginia-based chain Tudor’s Biscuit World on Hal Greer, a spot known for its breakfast biscuits. Locals knock out grocery shopping at the Kroger roughly a mile north, on Seventh Avenue.

Car-side service at the Frostop Drive-In in the Enslow Park neighborhood of Huntington, WV.
Car-side service at the Frostop Drive-In in the Enslow Park neighborhood of Huntington, WV.
Tudor's Biscuit World is a popular breakfast chain in the Enslow Park neighborhood.
Tudor's Biscuit World is a popular breakfast chain in the Enslow Park neighborhood.
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Ritter Park hosts community entertainment

The neighborhood’s Ritter Park, which features include an outdoor amphitheater, serves as the site of a range of events. One of the staples is the Huntington Music and Arts Festival, which features six days filled with live bands, comedy shows and movie screenings. The amphitheater hosts an outdoor theater series in the summer, with “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” being the most recent production.

Students can hone a passion with electives at Huntington High

The region’s Cabell County Schools district has a B overall grade on Niche. Most students in Enslow Park can attend the B-minus-rated Meadows Elementary, where after-school care is available. Huntington Middle also has a B-minus grade and offers several of its own sports teams, from football to golf. The B-rated Huntington High has an assortment of elective course options, including computer science and economics. Marshall University, 1 mile north, is one of the major features of the city — it’s the second-biggest university in West Virginia, with more than 11,000 students.

Ritter Park is a photogenic space for recreation

Ritter Park’s walking and running paths, hiking trails and playground help locals stay active. The park has a rose garden with more than 3,300 individual roses, that sometimes double as a spot for weddings. The park’s fountain is another signature feature, a space that also can be reserved for events. “You have a really nice fountain with stonework,” says Todd Nelson, a local Realtor with Old Colony Realtors of Huntington who has almost 20 years of experience. “A lot of area high school students use the fountain for homecoming and prom pictures.”

The playground area at Ritter Park is popular with families in Huntington, WV.
The playground area at Ritter Park is popular with families in Huntington, WV.
A beautiful detail from the Rose Garden at Ritter Park in Huntington, WV.
A beautiful detail from the Rose Garden at Ritter Park in Huntington, WV.
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I-64 is a close-by asset

The 303-bed Cabell Huntington Hospital is nearby on Hal Greer Boulevard. Part of the Marshall University healthcare system, the teaching hospital has a dedicated children's hospital and serves Huntington and the eastern Kentucky region. Drivers in Enslow Park are close to Interstate 64, the city’s most prominent highway. People can take I-64 west to places like Charleston, West Virginia’s capital, 50 miles east. Travelers can also take I-64 10 miles west to the Huntington Tri-State Airport, which operates commercial flights through Allegiant and American Airlines.

Enslow Park is directly connected to Interstate 64 as it passes by the neighborhood.
Enslow Park is directly connected to Interstate 64 as it passes by the neighborhood.
Enslow Park is right next to the Cabell Huntington Hospital serving Huntington, WV.
Enslow Park is right next to the Cabell Huntington Hospital serving Huntington, WV.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tri-State/Milton J Ferguson Field

20 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Enslow Park US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$187,500
Median Single Family Price
$187,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$111
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
30
Months of Supply
3.20
Median List Price
$199,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
635
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,845
On par with the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,854
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,662

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,585
Median Age
41
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.9%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,867
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,344

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
93.8%
College Graduates
50.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.8%
% Population in Labor Force
42.7%
Below the national average
65.1%

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

37 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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