c.1950 Affordable West Virginia Ranch Home For Sale Under $50K
OHU50K Notes $49,900
c.1950 Affordable West Virginia Ranch Home For Sale with three bedrooms, one bath. Home is backed up to Rotary Park, an amazing park with hiking trails, biking trails, and views.
Realtor Comments
Rancher offering 3 bedrooms and one Bath. Some wood floors, Side patio area with nice woodsy back back yard. Equipped Kitchen. Central heat and Ac. Home is across the Street from Rotary Park. Rotary Park is one of Huntington’s best-kept secrets. Rotary Park has over a hundred acres of beautiful hillsides, mountain vistas, hiking and biking trails, 2 disc golf courses, 2 softball fields, a basketball court, and a brand new playground with 2 picnic shelters! Drive to the trail-head, park your car, and explore the great walking and hiking trails that lead to an observation tower and an overlook with views of Huntington that are second to none. Rotary Park is also becoming one of Huntington’s premier bicycling locations, as mountain bike trails are being developed! The 2 Disc Golf courses at Rotary Park were designed by World Champion Disc Golfer, and renowned course designer Johnny Sias.
- 3 bed
- 1 bath
- Build date 1950
103 Rotary Rd, Huntington, WV 25705 $49,900
- Contact Realtor: Preston Cole
- Google Map
- Niche
Pros
Affordable Cost of Living & Housing
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Cost of living runs about 20% below national average, with median home prices at ~$100–106 K and 2-bedroom rents around $727‑890/mo
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Utility costs can be higher in older homes, but overall housing remains accessible .
Cultural & Recreational Amenities
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Rich downtown with Pullman Square, the restored historic Keith-Albee Theatre, and regular events (jam nights, festivals, concert series)
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Home to Marshall University, the Huntington Museum of Art, Camden Park, the Museum of Radio & Technology, Ritter Park and riverfront trails
Community & Small-City Feel with Access to Outdoors
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Community described as friendly and accepting, with many volunteering and getting involved in local growth
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Easy access to outdoor recreation—hiking, biking, kayaking—just outside city limits .
Commuting & Transit
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Average commute is ~23 minutes; public transit (Tri-State Transit Authority) is available
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Convenient location near Ohio and Kentucky; highways connect to larger metros like Columbus (~2.5 hrs)
Healthcare & Education
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Contains regional hospitals: Cabell Huntington, St. Mary’s, VA Medical Center, plus Marshall University’s medical school
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Cabell County Schools rate highly on Niche (overall B), and schools include AP and career-tech programs
Cons
High Crime Rates
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Both violent and property crime rates are more than twice the U.S. average; violent crime risk is ~1 in 120, car theft ~1 in 224
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Some areas—especially near university/downtown—see higher incidents and occasional property issues .
Economic & Job Market Challenges
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Median household income (
$33 K) well below national ($67 K); poverty ~32%, unemployment ~7.4% . -
Job growth is modest; strong sectors include healthcare, education, retail, some tech — but many locals commute or supplement incomes.
Aging Housing Stock & Infrastructure
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Many homes require renovations; older electric insulation leads to higher utilities .
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Some neighborhoods have absentee landlords and disrepair, especially downtown .
Limited Entertainment & Services
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Offers a decent range for a small city, but lacks bigger-city nightclubs, cultural venues post-10 PM .
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Some specify needing to travel (~2+ hours) for major events or niche entertainment .
Population Decline & Economic Stagnation
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Population has shrunk from ~86 k in 1950 to ~45 k today; poverty and brain drain remain concerns .
