In Miller Southside, homes are listed and sold in the blink of an eye. This highly desirable neighborhood, which is also sometimes referred to as Miller Addition, offers stately single-family homes in a convenient location. Residents here are less than one mile away from Downtown Blacksburg, the Virginia Tech campus and the popular First & Main entertainment complex. In the early 20th century, Miller Southside established itself as one of the most prominent suburbs in all of Montgomery County; the neighborhood’s oldest Colonial-style homes can be found along South Main Street. Despite access to nearby town amenities and shopping centers, Miller Southside itself remains a quiet, residential area full of tree-lined streets and large grassy lawns.
Miller Southside residents enjoy four true seasons and low humidity in the summer.
Homebuyers looking in Miller Southside can expect to spend around $209 per square foot.
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Single-family properties from the early 20th century
The vast majority of single-family homes in Miller Southside were built between the 1900s and the 1940s, and many reflect the classic architectural styles from that time period. Colonial Revivals, American Foursquares, bungalows and Tudor Revivals are the most common housing styles in this neighborhood, but prospective homebuyers can also find a handful of ranch-style dwellings. Very few of the homes have undergone renovations and remain in good condition with their original designs. Some properties have driveways and garages, but street parking is available and common in this area. Towering maple, oak and dogwood trees shade the sidewalks, while landscaped front lawns line the residential streets, giving this neighborhood a more natural atmosphere. Single-family homes cost between $450,000 and $900,000, and most sell after being on the market for only a few days, compared to the national average of more than 40 days.
The vast majority of homes in Miller Southside were built between the 1900s and 1940s.
The median home in Miller Southside was constructed in 1951.
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Margaret Beeks Elementary within walking distance
Students in this area are zoned for Montgomery County Public Schools, which receives an overall A-minus rating from Niche. Young learners in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade can walk to nearby Margaret Beeks Elementary School, also rated A-minus. Blacksburg Middle School is a B-plus-rated institution situated next to Blacksburg High School, which receives an A-plus rating. High school students also have the opportunity to enroll in a handful of career and college preparatory programs offered by Virginia Tech.
The student population of Margaret Beeks Elementary is 369 and the school serves PK-5.
The AP® participation rate at Blacksburg High School is 62%.
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Biking on the Huckleberry Trail
Toward the southern end of Miller Southside, residents can access the 15-mile Huckleberry Trail at the intersection of Energy Drive and Airport Road. The Huckleberry Trail’s pedestrian-only pathways run all the way through Blacksburg and travel south into the nearby town of Christiansburg. Nancy Phillips, a local real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Townside Realtors, says that one of the best perks of Blacksburg is that the weather allows residents to enjoy the outdoors year-round: “We have four true seasons, and we don’t get a lot of humidity, even in the summer,” she says. “We’re in the mountains, and it’s a breezy area, so everything cools down at night.” Less than 1 mile north of Miller Southside is the sprawling Virginia Tech campus, which offers a number of outdoor spaces for the community. “On most Friday nights in the summer, there’s a live band Downtown next to campus, and people can just spring a picnic right there on Henderson Lawn,” Phillips says.
Huckleberry Trail is a trail that measures almost 15 miles through Miller Southside.
Active Miller Southside residents enjoy the low-humidity summers.
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Shopping and dining along South Main Street
Directly south of the neighborhood are a series of strip malls situated along South Main Street. One of these areas is Gables Shopping Center, which is home to a Kroger supermarket and several restaurants, including Hello Bagel and Lefty’s. Across the street is Blacksburg Square, which features a Dollar Tree and Oasis World Market, an international grocery store. First & Main is a large commercial complex down the road with a movie theatre, bowling alley and more. “First and Main has stores like Runabout Sports, hardware stores, a Virginia Tech souvenir shop and Talbot’s,” Phillips says. “There are also Italian, Japanese and Mexican restaurants there.” For big box stores, residents can drive down North Franklin Street in Christiansburg, where they can shop for a variety of retail items and household necessities at Target, or pick up home improvement tools from the Home Depot. "Christiansburg is basically the bedroom community that's taken over everything that Blacksburg won't take," says Amy Hudson, a Blacksburg resident and broker/owner of RE/MAX 8.
Homeowners in Miller Southside find retailers, service providers, and more at First & Main.
Miller Southside students shop for textbooks & Virginia Tech-related apparel at Hokieshop.
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Virginia Tech hosts the annual International Street Fair
Many of Blacksburg’s annual events take place in the Downtown area, which sits right next to Miller Southside. “We have a Christmas parade and a Fourth of July parade every year – it’s so cute,” Phillips says. “We also have Steppin’ Out, which is a two-day art fair in early August. Students come back to town early just to see it, it’s so fun. And during the semester, Virginia Tech hosts the International Street Fair.” For more than 60 years, the university has put together the International Street Fair, which showcases cultural traditions, displays and food from several dozen countries; the event takes place during the spring on campus along Alumni Mall, a stretch of outdoor green space that branches off of Main Street.
Miller Southside students can attend Virginia Tech, which was founded in 1872.
Miller Southside is located in Blacksburg, home of the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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Access to community bike-share stations
Blacksburg Transit operates free bus services for the community and two routes – South Main Airport (SMA) and South Main Pro Park (SMP) – run through Miller Southside. Commuters in this neighborhood have convenient access to South Main Street, which turns into Business Route 460 and travels down to Christiansburg, where it connects with Interstate 81 toward Roanoke. For those who prefer to bike around town, the nearby Blacksburg Library offers a bike-share station. The Lewis Gale Montgomery Hospital is situated 3 miles south of the neighborhood and has a 24-hour emergency room.
In Miller Southside, the Blacksburg Library offers a bike-share station.
Miller Southside commuters have convenient access to South Main Street via Blacksburg Transit.
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Parks in this Area
Blacksburg Parks & Recreation
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
56 min drive
Bus
Country Club & Draper Wbnd
Bus
Country Club & Airport Wbnd
Bus
Country Club & Main Wbnd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Miller Southside
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Miller Southside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Miller Southside, Blacksburg sell after 74 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Miller Southside, Blacksburg over the last 12 months is $464,900.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
608
Median Age
28
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.9%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$49,791
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$83,292
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.7%
College Graduates
76.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
47.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
2''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
84/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
40/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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