Historic homes line the streets of Garland Hill, less than a mile from Downtown Lynchburg. “Homes were built around 1885, some built more recently,” says Susan Murray, a Realtor with eXp Realty and resident of Garland Hill. “They’re just glorious old homes.” Many historical figures lived in these homes, including Civil War generals, equal rights activists and the inventor of ChapStick, Charles B. Fleet. The area's oldest home is the Lynch House, built in 1787 by the Lynch family, a year after the city's founding. “Garland Hill was named after Samuel Garland,” says Murray, noting Garland was the son of a Civil War general. The Garland home still sits on its original plot in Garland Hill. At one point, Fifth Street, once a thriving thoroughfare in the area, was set to be demolished and made into a two-lane highway, which would have isolated the neighborhood from downtown Lynchburg. The city decided to refurbish Fifth Street instead and made the area more walkable and attractive to business owners. Now, the street is slowly returning to its former glory.
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Homes starting at $130,000
Older homes sit on open, rolling lawns along gridded streets. Most areas have small sidewalks lining cobbled streets bordered by trees and shrubs. Many homes are large and ornate and feature styles such as Queen Anne, Colonial Revival and Victorian. Smaller homes built more recently are in the Foursquare and minimal traditional styles. Ornate homes range from $330,000 to $550,000, while those with simpler styles range from $130,000 to $250,000.
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James River Trail Tunnel and Old City Cemetery
“There’s a ton of walking paths and running trails,” says Chase Hankins, a Realtor with Realty One Group Leading Edge. “There’s lots of outdoor stuff to do.” Beside Garland Hill is the James River Trail Tunnel, a section of the 10-mile James River Heritage Trail covered by a tunnel hewn from the side of a rock face. Branching off the James River Heritage Trail, beside Blackwater Creek, is Hollins Mill Park, where residents may fish near the Hollins Mill Dam. Before 1863, the area was part of Blackwater Mills, owned by William Hollins. Residents may access the Blackwater Creek Bikeway from the park. Near Fifth Street, Biggers Park has a colorful jungle gym next to an open field for children. Basketball hoops sit beside the field for pick-up games. In neighboring Tinbridge Hill, Old City Cemetery features historical gravesites beside rose gardens, museums and monuments. “People like to walk through the Old City Cemetery,” says Hankins.
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The Old City Cemetery near Garland Hill features a beautiful garden to see.
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Shopping and dining on Fifth Street
While many residents visit Downtown Lynchburg for most shopping and dining needs, Fifth Street has several eateries and retail locations closer to home. For a morning pick-me-up, locals visit 5th Street Grind, a coffee shop serving baked goods and hand-crafted espresso drinks. The family-owned pizzeria 5th Street Vito’s offers New York-style pizza in a brightly painted building with a Downtown Lynchburg mural. Groceries are available at the open-air Lynchburg Community Market in downtown or at the Food Lion in Madison Heights.
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Vitos Pizza on 5th Street is a staple of the Garland Hill neighborhood.
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Bright Nights light up the holiday season
During the holiday season, the Downtown Lynchburg Association decorates the Bluff Walk near the James River with colorful lights for residents to view throughout the holiday season. The association kicks off the event with a bouncy house, photo opportunities and local vendors. “The Downtown Lynchburg Association has so many events,” says Murray. “Bright Nights is during the Christmas season. They have a festival for the opening of that. It was mobbed, and it was so much fun. They kept the lights up for the rest of December.” Residents looking to attend religious services may visit St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Holy Cross Catholic Church, Court Street United Methodist Church and others in the area.
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Commuters use Fifth Street and Route 29
Fifth Street borders Garland Hill and is near Route 29. The area is walkable and has bike lanes leading into downtown. Along Fifth Street are bus stops for commuters. Lynchburg Regional Airport is 7 miles away.
Residents can take Route 29 from Garland Hill.
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The E.C Glass High School side entrance.
Exploring music at E.C. Glass High
Children may attend Robert S. Payne Elementary School and Linkhorne Middle School. Both Robert S. Payne and Linkhorne receive a B-minus from Niche. Students advance to E.C. Glass High School, which receives a B-plus. E.C. Glass allows students to explore music through extracurricular activities and in-depth courses, including Advanced Placement Music Theory.
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In the heart of downtown Lynchburg, this beautifully updated historic home offers the perfect blend of charm and modern convenience. Boasting 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a dedicated office space, formal dining room, and a cozy front porch, this property is truly move-in ready. With a strong track record as a successful Airbnb, it provides excellent potential as a full-time residence
Historic two-story home located in the heart of Garland Hills! This English Revival is within walking distance to all of the redevelopment and new restaurants that are being offered downtown. Make your way through the double doors and find a large family room leading to the generous separate dining space. The sizable bedrooms are located upstairs with a ton of character. This gem features off
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
320
Median Age
35
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$19,326
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$39,568
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.5%
College Graduates
34.6%
Advanced Degrees
8.9%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
72/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
34/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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