Fairland
Neighborhood in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke City County 24017
New development on the table near Fairland
Small midcentury homes such as Cape Cods, minimal traditional houses and ranch-style homes line Fairland’s streets. A tree or two may grow in the yards, but the landscape is mostly grass and bushes. The Westwind apartment complex was added to the neighborhood in the 1980s, turning Fairland into a majority rental neighborhood. Home prices range from the high $100,000s to the mid-$200,000s. Homeowners live alongside 150 undeveloped acres known as Evans Spring to the east, but this property may not stay vacant for long. City officials in 2024 adopted a plan encouraging the construction of stores and hundreds of homes and apartments on the land. These are just guidelines for future development, though, and no construction plans currently exist for the site.Getting on the Lick Run Greenway
Two city parks are less than a mile from Fairland. The closest is Villa Heights Park, where a basketball court, a playground and a community center housed in an 1820s estate sit atop a hill. McCadden Park is larger, with winding paths attracting walkers and joggers. The park hosts Summer Fest in August, bringing live music, food trucks and bounce houses. Less than 2 miles from Fairland, the Best Buy parking lot next to Valley View Mall borders an entrance to the Lick Run Greenway. Pedestrians and cyclists can take the paved trail 4 miles to downtown Roanoke. At nearby Roanoke Country Club, members have access to 27 holes of golf, thanks to a trio of nine-hole courses that can be played in different combinations to form three distinct 18-hole courses. They were originally designed by celebrated course architect A.W. Tillinghast, who worked on 265 courses around the world. The club also has tennis courts and a heated pool. Initiation fees vary from $500 to $3,000 depending on the member’s age.Podcasting at James Breckinridge Middle
Public schools are no more than 3 miles from Fairland, starting with Round Hill Elementary School. It gets a C from Niche, as does James Breckinridge Middle School. Breckinridge Middle has a student-run podcast that offers updates on happenings around the school. Older students can attend William Fleming High School, which gets a C-plus.Proximity to I-581, airport
The neighborhood borders major roadways such as Interstate 581 and Hershberger Road. That makes getting around town convenient, but the concentration of businesses along Hershberger and near Valley View Mall creates traffic. Locals can catch flights to Atlanta, Charlotte and Orlando from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, less than 2 miles away. Planes taking off and landing at the airport can create noise in Fairland, according to Department of Transportation data. The city’s Valley Metro bus stops in the neighborhood on Cove Road, and passengers can take it to Valley View Mall or downtown Roanoke. However, the bus only stops once an hour.Big-box stores, supermarkets along Hershberger Road
Valley View Mall has more than 80 stores, anchored by Belk, Macy’s and JCPenney. The mall is still frequented by Roanoke residents nearly 40 years after it opened, though its heyday has passed, Chandler says. A shopping center next to the mall houses Walmart, Target and a collection of chain eateries such as Crab Du Jour, a Cajun-inspired seafood restaurant. Hershberger Road runs on the west side of Fairland, and shopping centers have popped up along here in the years after the mall opened. These retail centers today host Kroger, The Home Depot, Marshalls and an assortment of fast-food chains.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Rose Dudley
Rose Dudley
LICHTENSTEIN ROWAN, REALTORS(r)
(540) 329-3907
91 Total Sales
1 in Fairland
$180,000 Price
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Joel Humphreys
Joel Humphreys
NextHome New River Valley
(540) 666-6296
42 Total Sales
1 in Fairland
$218,000 Price
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Christy Crouch
Christy Crouch
Responds QuicklyRE/MAX All Points
(540) 900-3625
569 Total Sales
3 in Fairland
$195K - $230K Price Range
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Toni Gravely
Toni Gravely
Keller Williams Realty Roanoke
(540) 329-3816
143 Total Sales
5 in Fairland
$80K - $186K Price Range
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Michael Belcher
Michael Belcher
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY ROANOKE
(540) 900-1472
170 Total Sales
2 in Fairland
$183K - $240K Price Range
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Ashley Canty
Ashley Canty
REAL BROKER LLC - MCLEAN
(540) 900-1660
49 Total Sales
2 in Fairland
$140K - $147K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Villa Heights Park
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairland | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 7 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 6 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fairland Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairland, Roanoke sell after 15 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairland, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $221,500, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$222,812
Median Sale Price
$221,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$222,812
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
4
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$154
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
248
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1955
Months of Supply
9.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,464
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,890
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,249 - $1,618 per month
- WestWind Apartment Homes
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,035+ Sq Ft
- 3030 Ordway Dr NW
- Roanoke, VA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,076
Median Age
37
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$34,692
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$43,256
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30.5%
Advanced Degrees
14.9%
% Population in Labor Force
60.5%
On par with the national average
65.1%
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®
46
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
17
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
30
/ 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Villa Heights
Home to the Roanoke Country Club and Villa Heights Park
Loudon-Melrose
Community resources, historic homes and public transit in northwest Roanoke
Melrose-Rugby
A former Roanoke streetcar suburb now home to several parks and community hubs
Miller Court-Arrowood
Homes surrounded by green space, 7 miles from downtown Roanoke
Roundhill
Northern Roanoke neighborhood home to the Valley View Mall
Shenandoah West
A public library, 20th century homes and community resources in northwest Roanoke
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