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Former railroad neighborhood adapted to modern living
Mountain View feels like a throwback to the early 20th-century. The neighborhood’s American Foursquare dwellings once housed wealthy railroad executives from the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, and many of these properties still stand. “Roanoke City has older neighborhoods than Roanoke County,” says Roanoke local and REALTOR® Scott Avis with MKB REALTORS®. “A lot of historic properties are still in use, and the people who live in them really value them.” But history extends to more than just housing in Mountain View. The community’s recreation center is within a historic Georgian Revival mansion, and the iconic Salvage Dogs, which reclaims vintage furniture and other household items, backs up to the Roanoke River Greenway. Roanoke local and REALTOR® with MKB REALTORS® Bailey Jenkins says, “[Mountain View] is a very walkable neighborhood. You can go right from Black Dog Salvage to the greenway where you can walk and get coffees or go to eat at a cute local restaurant.”
Foursquare houses are the most common type in the Mountain View neighborhood.
Fishburn Mansion is a prominent historic 42 room house in Mountain View built in 1907.
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Black Dog Salvage and The Dog Bowl
Folks might know Black Dog Salvage from the television show “Salvage Dawgs” on the DIY Network, where the store’s owners bid on vintage architectural elements within soon-to-be demolished buildings. This yellow warehouse sells everything from stained glass windows to wrought iron fences to fireplace mantels to locally sourced artwork. Outside sits The Dog Bowl, which lies between the store and the Roanoke River Greenway. “They’ve taken over the entire establishment,” Jenkins says. “It's grown into not only a store but a place to be and enjoy the neighborhood.” This outdoor stage is made from a converted semi-trailer and hosts the annual 5PTS Outdoors Summer Concert Series on Saturdays from May to August. The event space also hosts The Dog Bowl Market on the third Sunday of each month, showcasing local vendors and artisans.
Back Dog Salvage in Mountain View has what you need whether it be art or stained glass.
The Dog Bowl sits in the back of Black Dog Salvage and is a popular venue in Mountain View.
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Early 20th-century architecture
Mountain View showcases some of the city’s best examples of early 20th-century architecture. American Foursquare homes in bright coats of paint and Victorian-style properties with porches sit behind skinny concrete sidewalks. Cars are parked on the curb and above-ground powerlines shade roadsides. The Blue Ridge Mountains are visible from every angle and the air is crisp – like it is throughout all of Roanoke. Potential homebuyers can find a property here for between $110,000 and $420,000, depending on size, age and condition. Sometimes, homes for under $100,000 go onto the market; however, these houses typically require fixing up.
The Fishburn Mansion sits on a large piece of land overlooking the Mountains in Mountain View.
Few examples of Victorian style homes exist in Mountain View, but the examples are beautiful.
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Vic Thomas Park, the Roanoke River Greenway and more
“The best part about the Roanoke River Greenway is that it flows throughout all of Roanoke,” Jenkins says. “It has different little spots and parks that reflect different neighborhood vibes.” Vic Thomas Park sits along Mountain View’s portion of the greenway. Tall grass, wildflowers and sculptures line the walking trail, which loops to nearby Wasena Park. Here, the Herbert Davies Memorial Bridge crosses the Roanoke River, and visitors will see Black Dog Salvage when looking behind them. Recently, the city installed a new bike path, and it’s the only spot along the greenway with exercise equipment. The nearby Mountain View Community Garden is a social center for the neighborhood, where residents can rent a plot of land and grow produce and plants alongside their neighbors. Driving to the garden, residents might pass the Historic Fishburn Mansion, a 42-room Georgian Revival house built in 1907. Once owned by prominent publisher, banker and philanthropist Junius B. Fishburn, the house now serves as the neighborhood’s recreation center.
The Roanoke River Greenway offers nearly ten miles of paved trails and traverses Mountain View.
Mountain View offers breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Taco Rojas, Jennifer’s Grocery and the Roanoke Co+op
There’s not much shopping and dining in Mountain View. A few repair shops and mechanics line Campbell Avenue and Lee Highway. The neighborhood’s sole restaurant, Tacos Rojas, is quaint and cozy, serving Mexican food in its yellow interior. Just north of the neighborhood, there are a few markets for a quick grocery run, like Jennifer’s Grocery. But for a weekly grocery run, Roanoke Co+op has a location about a mile south.
The Roanoke Coop is a grocery store near Mountain View with several locations.
Tacos Rojas is a lively spot for your Mexican food fix in Mountain View.
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Getting around Mountain View
Buses run along Campbell Avenue and 13th Street, leading throughout Roanoke. Memorial Avenue leads folks across the Roanoke River and into the southern parts of the county, while Campbell Avenue leads about 2 miles east to Downtown Roanoke. Salem, about 6 miles west, can be accessed using the Lynchburg Turnpike, and locals can reach Vinton, about 5 miles east using Elm Avenue. And when it’s time to fly, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 6 miles north.
Buses run along Campbell Avenue and 13th Street in Mountain View.
Memorial Bridge is the gateway to Mountain View.
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The West End Community Market
The West End Community Market occurs every Wednesday from June to September in the West End Center for Youth’s parking lot. This outdoor farmer’s market has a 100-mile rule, meaning anything sold must originate within 100 miles of the market’s location. Things move inside during the first week of October, and the market continues through the holiday season.
The West End Community Market occurs every Wednesday from June to September.
The West End Community Market in Mountain View is held in a parking lot with a beautiful mural.
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Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
15 min drive
Bus
13th Sb & Campbell
Bus
13th Sb & Cleveland
Bus
Campbell Court Transportation Center
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mountain View
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mountain View Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mountain View, Roanoke sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Mountain View, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $195,000, down 36% 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
519
Median Age
34
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,249
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$45,900
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
81.3%
College Graduates
16.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
62.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
29°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
65/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
43/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
29/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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