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Cave Spring

Cave Spring

Neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia

Roanoke City County 24018

$383,312 Average Value
$173 Average Price per Sq Ft
37 Homes For Sale

Homes on large lots with a great school system

Roanoke locals might know Cave Spring as Southwest County. This is a desirable location for many residents, with top-rated schools and opportunities to find a recently built home on a large lot without a far commute to Roanoke’s city center or Salem, which are both about 6 miles away. This area is sometimes confused as its own locality because it has its own schools – Cave Spring Elementary, Middle and High schools – but it’s part of Roanoke, and its administrative buildings are located here. The area offers easy access to everyday amenities, like grocery and department stores, as well as beautiful views, where the Blue Ridge Mountains and their namesake hue are always visible in the distance. Realtor with MKB Realtors and Roanoke local Scott Avis describes Cave Spring as “a real clean part of Roanoke. It’s a well-kept area with a mixture of different types of residents – younger and older people.”

A nice split-level with a spacious yard and a two door garage.
A nice split-level with a spacious yard and a two door garage.
Cave Spring is a large neighborhood in the south east of Roanoke, and is primarily residential.
Cave Spring is a large neighborhood in the south east of Roanoke, and is primarily residential.
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Housing that’s a mix of old and new

Homes in Cave Spring sit up and down the Blue Ridge’s slopes and curves, with wide, winding roads that contour with the landscape. Mature trees and wild brush sit on the sides of some streets, while large, neat and green lots dot others. There’s a mix between more established subdivisions, with properties from the 1980s and new neighborhoods with New Traditional houses. Potential homebuyers can find ranch-style, split-level or bilevel single-family homes, as well as two-bedroom townhouses, for between $200,000 and $400,000. Colonial Revivals and single-story properties with contemporary interiors and large lot sizes typically range from $500,000 to $700,000, while recently built New Traditional homes cost between $700,000 and $1 million.

Bi-levels and Ranches line Sorrell Ln in Cave Spring.
Bi-levels and Ranches line Sorrell Ln in Cave Spring.
Craftsmans and new traditionals can be found on the southern rim of the neighborhood.
Craftsmans and new traditionals can be found on the southern rim of the neighborhood.
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Roanoke County Public Schools

The neighborhood is zoned for Roanoke County Public Schools. Students can attend Cave Spring Elementary School, which gets an A-minus from Niche, before Cave Spring Middle School, which receives an A. They can finish their public education at Cave Spring High School, which gets an A and offers Dual Enrollment via the Virginia College Community Systems Passport.

Cave Spring Elementary School gets an A- from Niche.com.
Cave Spring Elementary School gets an A- from Niche.com.
The main entrance to Cave Spring Middle School, oner of the Roanoke public schools in Cave Spring.
The main entrance to Cave Spring Middle School, oner of the Roanoke public schools in Cave Spring.
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Weekends at Garst Mill Park, Hunting Hills Country Club and South County Library

Garst Mill Park is tucked within a residential area and roughly follows the Garst Mill Stream for about a mile, with bridges crossing the rushing water. Visitors wander the paved Garst Mill Greenway, kids run around the playground and pickleball players take to the courts. Golfers hit the links at Hunting Hills Country Club, where there are also tennis courts, swimming pools and restaurants. The Roanoke area is also surrounded by hiking trails and outdoor opportunities that keep locals busy on the weekends. And for some indoor recreation, the sprawling South County Library is located in Cave Spring. Here, residents can take part in the Caturday event, where folks read to cats, study for an upcoming exam or chill on a couch with a book.

Spend the day lounging at Garst Mill Park.
Spend the day lounging at Garst Mill Park.
Hunting Hills Country Club is a popular spot for golfers of all skill levels, just beware the hilly greens.
Hunting Hills Country Club is a popular spot for golfers of all skill levels, just beware the hilly greens.
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Tanglewood and other shopping and dining destinations

The northeastern edge of the area is also home to the Tanglewood shopping mall, where residents can shop for clothing at stores like Belk, TJ Maxx, Sketchers and Burlington or eat out at one of the fast-casual and sit-down restaurants that line Electric Road. Near the center of Cave Spring, around the intersection of Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, there’s a Kroger where residents can grocery shop and the popular Hamrick’s department store, where visitors can find discounted clothing, household items and more.

The Tanglewood shopping mall is on the neighborhood's northeastern edge and it features big box stores and more.
The Tanglewood shopping mall is on the neighborhood's northeastern edge and it features big box stores and more.
Hamrick’s department store is a popular spot to shop in Cave Spring.
Hamrick’s department store is a popular spot to shop in Cave Spring.
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6 miles to downtown Roanoke and Salem

Electric Road and Brambleton Avenue, two of Roanoke’s major roadways, intersect in the center of Cave Spring. Avis notes, “You can get just about anywhere in Roanoke in about 20 minutes, and there’s not a ton of traffic.” Locals can reach Roanoke’s city center to the northeast or downtown Salem to the northwest in about 6 miles using Electric Road in either direction. Locals can also take Electric Road about 9 miles northeast to reach Vinton. Most people live and work in the area, but Avis notes that Smith Mountain Lake, about 40 miles east, is a popular destination for a weekend retreat or second home. In case of emergency, the LewisGale Medical Center borders the community. And when it’s time to fly, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 12 miles north.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)

21 min drive

Bus

Ogden Sb & Circle Brook (Pebble Creek Apartments)

Bus

Tanglewood Mall & Tj Maxx

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Colonial Nb & Woodland

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Ogden Nb & Colonial

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Ogden Sb & Leslie

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Ogden Sb & Honeywood & Windward (Honeywood Apartments)

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Tanglewood Mall (Barnes And Noble)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Cave Spring US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 3 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 3 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$359,000
Median Single Family Price
$384,500
Median Townhouse Price
$262,500
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$150,000
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$270,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$173
Number of Homes for Sale
37
Last 12 months Home Sales
367
Months of Supply
1.20
Median List Price
$365,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
10%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
8,807
Median Year Built
1972
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,225
Above the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,736
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,291
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
784
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
43,560

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
26,816
Median Age
44
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$76,227
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$97,996

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.2%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
50.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.5%
% Population in Labor Force
66.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

26 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

64 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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