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Decades-long residents in Eastgate
Eastgate sits alongside Orange Avenue, which gets extensive use by people driving between Roanoke and Vinton. The stretch of roadway on Roanoke’s eastern edge has attracted many types of businesses over the years, with the neighborhood transitioning from homes to industrial businesses to strip malls the farther it gets from the center of town. It’s an aged neighborhood where houses tend to look the same as when they were built in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. The homeowners often look the same, too. Many “have been there since the houses were built,” says Bob Chandler, a real estate agent with MKB Realtors in Roanoke since 2017. Below-average home prices and proximity to stores along Orange Avenue are among the factors that attract residents to Eastgate and keep them there.
Orange plaza features a mix of retail stores, restaurants, and service providers.
The neighborhood of Eastgate exudes the feeling of small town living and community.
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Antique and consignment shopping
There are shopping centers along Orange Avenue, frequented by folks traveling between Roanoke and the town of Vinton. Roanoke Antique Mall and Creative Cat Consignment have eclectic mixes of vintage and secondhand items to sort through, while Dollar Tree and Dollar General sell basic groceries, snacks and household items. There are nearly 10 eateries, with cuisine ranging from Vietnamese at Pho Saigon to Mexican food at El Rodeo. Eastgate’s two shopping centers are separated by a cluster of warehouses, manufacturers and other industrial businesses. Most of Eastgate’s homes are more than half a mile from this industrial district. Less than 2 miles north of the neighborhood are Kroger, Walmart and Lowe's. The neighborhood's East Gate Church of the Nazarene operates a food pantry in partnership with Kroger and the nonprofit Feeding Southwest Virginia.
Roanoke Antique Mall is a must-visit for anyone looking to uncover unique finds.
El Rodeo in Eastgate offers authentic Mexican cuisine with vibrant flavors.
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Parks along Tinker Creek
Roanoke undertook a series of park upgrades in 2022 and 2023, including renovating the playground at Eastgate Park. Next door is Mason Mill Park, named for the grist mill that opened there in the 1800s. The mill’s water wheel still turns thanks to Tinker Creek, where anglers cast their hooks from the grassy bank of the park. Just south of Eastgate, locals can take their pets to the dog park at Thrasher Park. Parkgoers can also play basketball, tennis and futsal, a version of soccer played on a hardcourt instead of grass. Golfers can play rounds of 18 holes directly to the north at a pair of courses: Ole Monterey Golf Club and Blue Hills Golf Club. Both courses are open to the public, but Blue Hills also sells memberships.
Thrasher park often has community gatherings for soccer games.
Thrasher Park in Eastgate is a cozy community space with a playground.
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Upgrades at Lucy Addison Middle School
Eastgate is within the Roanoke City Public Schools district, and children typically start at Fallon Park Elementary School, graded a C-plus by Niche. Students progress to C-rated Lucy Addison Middle School; recent renovations at Addison Middle turned a space shuttle simulator that was formerly used for an aerospace program into new classrooms. These six new rooms will host career and technical education classes for the entire district. Teens can go to William Fleming High School, graded a C-plus. On the other side of Orange Avenue, King’s Christian Academy provides private schooling for kindergartners through 12th graders.
Fallon Park Elementary School is where Roanoke residents begin their schooling.
Lucy Addison Middle School is undergoing construction in preparation for class of 2024-2025.
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Laid-back suburban vibe
The neighborhood became more suburban after being absorbed into the city limits in the 1970s. Minimal traditional houses and ranch-style homes stand on snug lots that are typically less than a fifth of an acre. There are remnants of the area’s rural past on the north side, where some properties span an acre or more. Though Eastgate is suburban, it’s not a manicured subdivision. There are no sidewalks, some driveways are gravel and home styles and lot sizes aren’t uniform. A buyer can expect to pay between $115,000 and $230,000 for a house, meaning that home prices here are generally less than the average in the city of Roanoke, which is $250,000.
The neighborhood's ranch houses are popular for their simplicity and durability.
The majority of the Homes in Eastgate has large lots and mature trees.
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Volunteers work in the dirt
Star City Compost opened in 2024, bringing large-scale composting to Eastgate. Whether they’re farmers or gardeners, people across the Roanoke Valley can drop off food scraps and decayed flowers to be turned into compost that the organization will sell. Locals experience the initiative up close when they volunteer for weekend workdays, typically held Saturday mornings.
Along the route to Vinton
Orange Avenue is a four-lane highway that travels west into the center of Roanoke, reaching downtown from Eastgate in 2 miles. Gus Nicks Boulevard runs from Orange Avenue to downtown Vinton, home to a handful of local restaurants and a farmers market. Most people drive, but the city’s Valley Metro bus system is another option. The bus stops at Orange Plaza Shopping Center once an hour on its route between Blue Hills Golf Club and downtown.
Downtown Vinton offers a charming small-town vibe with local shops.
Blue Hills is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere for both members and guests.
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Parks in this Area
East Gate Park
Thrasher Park
Mcds Playplace
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
13 min drive
Bus
Orange Wb & King
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Blue Hills Nb & Rcit & Blue Hills Village
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Blue Hills Sb & Semco
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Orange & Lynn Brae
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Blue Hills Nb & Blue Hills Circle
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Blue Hills Drive & Creative Kids
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Orange Wb & Mecca
Eastgate Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eastgate, Roanoke sell after 2 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Eastgate, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $220,000, down 45% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,986
Median Age
36
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$51,203
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$58,240
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.2%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
68.3%
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®
21/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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