About the neighborhood

Big Sandy offers a peaceful community with predominantly quiet streets and a slower-paced atmosphere. Housing mainly consists of one- and two-bedroom residences, including single detached homes and some mobile homes, providing varied options for residence. The majority of buildings were constructed between 1960 and 1980, lending a sense of established charm to the neighborhood. Residents can easily access primary schools located nearby, supporting educational needs. The area’s hilly terrain and limited bike lanes present unique natural features that contribute to its distinctive environment. This community presents a calm setting with convenient access to essential services by car.

Characteristics

Transportation

Driving is an excellent transportation option in this community. Big Sandy is not very well-suited for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians since very few day-to-day needs can be met without a vehicle. This community is also not very bicycling-friendly because there are very few bike lanes, and cyclists encounter a considerable amount of slopes.

Services

Residents will value the proximity to primary schools, which are within a short distance from most, if not all, properties for sale in Big Sandy. However, this community does not have any high schools. Regarding eating, a car is typically needed in Big Sandy to access the closest grocery store. There are a few choices for those who appreciate close by restaurants.

Character

The character of Big Sandy is exemplified by its calm ambience. The noise levels in Big Sandy are very low, as the streets are usually very peaceful.

Car friendly10.0

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly2.2

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly1.2

Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs

Restaurants1.6

Few or no restaurants within a short drive

Groceries2.6

Some groceries within a short drive

Shopping1.6

Few or no shops within a short drive

Cafes0.0

Few or no cafés within a short drive

Quiet8.6

Very few sources of noise nearby

Nightlife0.6

Few or no bars within a short drive

Vibrant0.4

Calm atmosphere at all hours

Neighborhood Demographics

Median Household Income

Housing Type

66.7% SINGLE DETACHED
0.0% SEMI DETACHED
0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
33.3% MOBILE

Population Age

Education Level

0.0% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
0.0% HIGH SCHOOL
0.0% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
0.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
0.0% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
0.0% PHD

Commute Mode

0.0% FOOT
0.0% BIKE
0.0% TRANSIT
0.0% DRIVE
0.0% OTHER

$129,000

186 OLD DAVY RDDAVY, WV 24828

N/A

45.12 SQ FT

Listing by Rivermont Realty Group, Llc

MLS® #: 52942

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$62,000

25 FRONTAGE RDIAEGER, WV 24844

N/A

24.5 SQ FT

Listing by Exit Elevation Realty

MLS® #: 94881

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$149,000

9841 MOUNTAINEER HWYIAEGER, WV 24844

1,680 SQ FT

Listing by Aaa Real Estate Services

MLS® #: 128221

Big Sandy