Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Downtown Eastside, Blacksburg

Downtown Eastside is a rental-dominant area within walking distance of downtown Blacksburg and Virginia Tech’s academic buildings. The area offers several off-campus housing options, including Roanoke Street Apartments and Berryfield condos. Single-family homes, mostly ranch-style and bungalows, are also common and often rented by students. Well-maintained sidewalks, designated biking lanes and free bus services provided by Blacksburg Transit facilitate easy commutes to campus and downtown. Local activities include live music on Friday nights at Henderson Lawn and a farmer’s market at Market Square Park on Saturday mornings. Virginia Tech hosts some free sporting events and offers subsidized tickets for shows at the Moss Arts Center. Main Street, just a few blocks away, has Cabo Fish Taco, Mellow Mushroom and The Blacksburg Tavern. It is also home to boutique shops and local businesses. Residents can drive approximately 2 miles to Kroger in the Gables Shopping Center. Families in Downtown Eastside are served by the highly rated Montgomery County Public Schools district, which includes Harding Avenue Elementary School, Blacksburg Middle School and Blacksburg High School. The neighborhood also features Westview Cemetery. Nearby, Wong Park has a playground, picnic shelter, community garden and walking path. The 9-hole Blacksburg Municipal Golf Course is less than 1 mile south. Commuters can access Christiansburg and Interstate 81 by driving approximately 8 miles south along Business Route 460.