Homes for Rent in Barren Springs, Hiwassee

Rushing waters of the winding New River and the scenic backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains attract homebuyers to Barren Springs, an unincorporated community in Hiwassee, Virginia. The population doesn’t suggest overcrowding — the town has only about 800 residents — but there is nothing barren about Barren Springs when it comes to recreation. Nestled along the New River and close to the New River Trail State Park, the community boasts access to abundant recreational opportunities. "Barren Springs doesn't have a lot, but it's great for outdoor recreation since it's right by the river," says local real estate agent Tonya Riggins of BHHS Mountain Sky Properties Inc. "If you're looking for a quiet place to live, Barren Springs is the place to be. It has a really tranquil country feel." While Barren Springs offers a rural retreat in the heart of Appalachia, residents are still conveniently located to larger towns such as Pulaski, Hillsville and Wytheville. Additionally, Barren Springs has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score and significantly lower than the national figure of 4. Single-family homes pepper the natural landscape, dotted along the winding