Why Choose Athens
A Regional Center
Athens provides shopping, dining, healthcare, recreation and other everyday conveniences while serving as a hub for communities throughout the surrounding area.
Hills Beyond the City
Travel beyond Athens and the landscape quickly becomes one of wooded hills, narrow valleys and rural properties characteristic of Appalachian Ohio.
Outdoors Close to Home
The Athens area offers extensive opportunities to get outside, with forests, trails, waterways and recreation areas woven throughout the surrounding hills.
Routes Across the Region
US 33 and US 50 provide major connections through the Athens area, with State Route 32 also connecting Athens toward southern and southwestern Ohio.
Life in Athens
More Than a College Town.
Athens brings together the energy and amenities of a university community with the wooded Appalachian landscape and country properties that define much of the surrounding county.
Why Build in Athens?
Athens, Ohio offers a distinctive setting for building a modular home on your own land. The city provides the services, activity and amenities of one of Southeast Ohio’s principal communities, while the surrounding countryside has an entirely different character. Wooded hills, narrow valleys and rural properties extend throughout Athens County, creating opportunities to build away from more densely developed areas.
That combination can be particularly appealing for homeowners who want access to the conveniences of Athens without necessarily living in the middle of the city. Major routes also connect the area toward Columbus, Chillicothe, Parkersburg and other communities across Southeast Ohio and West Virginia.
D&W Homes helps homeowners build modular homes in Athens and throughout our Athens County service area, offering customizable floor plans and build-on-your-land solutions designed to fit your property and lifestyle.
- Regional center with everyday services and amenities
- Wooded Appalachian hills and rural properties nearby
- Extensive outdoor recreation opportunities
- Regional connections via US 33, US 50 and SR 32
Building in Athens: Athens County Resources
Planning to build a modular home in Athens? These Athens County offices and departments can help you understand local permits, zoning requirements, and property regulations so you can move forward with confidence.
