In addition to all of the natural areas and scenic beauties that the state has to offer, owners of West Virginia homes for sale also appreciate great educational opportunities throughout the state. For school-aged children, West Virginia parents can choose from dozens of high-quality school districts. The Grant County Schools, Hampshire County Schools and Lewis County Schools are just a few of the districts that offer an expert faculty and staff that is dedicated to helping students learn. For adult students, there are also several accredited colleges and universities, including Bluefield State College, the University of Charleston, Mountain State University and several branches of West Virginia University scattered throughout the state. You can find a wide-selection of West Virginia homes for sale in neighborhoods such as Foxchase, Rivercrest, and Black Hawk, among many others. Whether you are looking for mountaintop homes or homes that are nestled in the foothills of the mountains, the West Virginia real estate market will undoubtedly have something that meets your specific needs.
West Virginia real estate is bordered by Pennsylvania to the north; Ohio to the north and west; by Kentucky to the west; by Maryland to the north and east; and by Virginia to the east and south. Covering 24,244 square miles and home to 1,800,000 people West Virginia is called 'The Mountain State'. Admitted to the Union as a separate state on June 20, 1863; West Virginia was the only state formed as a direct result of the American Civil War.
Located in West Virginia is the Green Bank Telescope which is the largest fully steerable dish in the world. The National Radio Astronomy Observatory designs, builds, and operates its own high-power radio telescopes for use by scientists around the world.