Edgewood-Summit Hills
Shopping across the street
Residents only need to cross Electric Road to reach Lakeside Plaza, a shopping center with a Kroger and a half-dozen eateries that include fast food chains and local joints such as Hibachi Express and Mamma’s Pizza. Businesses also line Melrose Avenue on the neighborhood’s north side; they include Due South, serving pit-cooked barbecue in the community since 2007. Taylor adds that another benefit of the area is the proximity to Salem’s two craft breweries. Olde Salem Brewing Co. and Parkway Brewing Co. are each 2 miles or less from the neighborhood. It’s about the same distance to downtown Salem, where more than a dozen locally run restaurants, bars and cafes line Main Street.Catch a game at Salem Memorial Ballpark
A pair of parks are just south of Edgewood-Summit Hills. Ridgewood Park hosts a playground, while parkgoers can play baseball and tennis alongside Peters Creek at Strauss Park. Across Electric Road, locals practice their swings at Lakeside Golf Center, a driving range. Between April and September, people can head 2 miles west to Salem Memorial Field and watch the Salem Sox, a Single-A minor league baseball team. It’s 10 miles to Mill Mountain Park, home to the 89-foot-tall Roanoke Star, an icon of the city. A snow leopard, bald eagle and 28 other animals are on display at the Mill Mountain Zoo, and hikers and bikers have 10 miles of trails to explore on the mountain.Experiencing Salem’s music festivals
Longwood Park, located less than 2 miles away, hosts two of Salem’s premier annual music events. Quartets and big bands play at the park for more than six hours during Jazz in July. The next month, bands showcase the local bluegrass scene during Pickin’ in the Park. Both festivals are free, and food trucks sell barbecue and ice cream.Less than 5 miles to two downtowns
Midcentury homes with mountain views
The neighborhood is built on a hill, with houses around the edges standing along inclined streets. The terrain peaks around the center, where the Blue Ridge Mountains are visible through the gaps in the thick tree canopy. The most common houses are midcentury minimal traditional homes and ranch homes, though Dutch Colonial Revival and Craftsman architecture exist as well. Homes tend to be small, averaging about 1,300 square feet. Garages aren’t common, but most houses have driveways cutting across their compact lawns. Homes are mature and small, but that means they tend to be cheaper than in neighborhoods to the south or west, Talyor says. Prices usually vary from the mid-$100,000s to the high $200,000s.After-school classes on cooking, dance at Fairview Elementary
The neighborhood is on Roanoke’s western edge, but it’s still within the Roanoke City Public Schools district. Nearby Fairview Elementary School hosts a 21st Century Community Learning Center, a state program for after-school workshops focused on cooking, dance, health and more. Older students can attend Woodrow Wilson Middle School and William Fleming High School, each about 4 miles away. All three schools get a C-plus from Niche. The closest private education option is Salem Montessori School; it works with children as young as six weeks, teaching students as old as sixth grade.Catch a game at Salem Memorial Ballpark
Less than 5 miles to two downtowns
Edgewood-Summit Hills is a car-dependent neighborhood a short distance from key roadways. U.S. Route 460 runs along the north side, drivers using it to make the 2-mile trip to downtown Salem or the 5-mile trek to downtown Roanoke. The neighborhood borders Electric Road, which extends 2 miles to Interstate 81. The city bus stops once an hour in the neighborhood on Melrose Avenue during its route between downtown Roanoke and downtown Salem.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jessica Rossello
Jessica Rossello
DIVINE FOG REALTY COMPANY LLC- ROANOKE
(540) 240-9263
50 Total Sales
1 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$175,950 Price
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Frazier Hughes
Frazier Hughes
Responds QuicklyWALKER REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS
(540) 900-1599
202 Total Sales
1 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$150,000 Price
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Jenna Lawrence
Jenna Lawrence
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX All Stars
(540) 329-3856
119 Total Sales
1 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$165,000 Price
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Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin
Responds QuicklyBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PREMIER, REALTORS(r) - NORTH
(540) 900-1379
179 Total Sales
4 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$150K - $246K Price Range
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Lisa Marie Santacaterina
Lisa Marie Santacaterina
Responds QuicklyReal Broker, LLC
(540) 329-3953
171 Total Sales
1 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$190,000 Price
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Michael Belcher
Michael Belcher
Responds QuicklyKELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
(540) 900-1472
184 Total Sales
1 in Edgewood-Summit Hills
$183,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Edgewood-Summit Hills | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 6 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 7 | 4 |
| Robbery | 6 | 4 |
| Burglary | 7 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Edgewood-Summit Hills Demographics and Home Trends
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$744,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$759,585
Last 12 months Home Sales
0
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$218
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
541
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1958
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,308
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
11,325
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,155
Median Age
42
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$59,444
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$65,928
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
76.7%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.6%
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®
14
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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