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A suburban setting with proximity to downtown Salem
Peachtree-Norwood is a suburban section of northwest Roanoke, defined by brick single-family homes, trimmed lawns and views of the distant Blue Ridge Mountains. Homeowners live on calm streets, surrounded by other houses and the occasional apartment building or church. The neighborhood of about 800 homes borders U.S. Route 460 and Peters Creek Road, which residents can cruise down to run errands or grab a bite to eat. Peachtree-Norwood is on the western edge of the Roanoke-Salem city line, putting homes within 2 miles of the aged brick buildings on Salem’s Main Street. Inside them are boutique shops, antique stores and an assortment of eateries. The neighborhood is also within 5 miles of Hollins University, Roanoke College and LewisGale Medical Center. Those institutions bring employees and students to northwest Roanoke, says Alex Taylor, a Realtor at Mac Westland Real Estate Group. “We get a lot of people who are professors, college students or recent graduates who want to stay in the area,” Taylor says.
Peachtree-Norwood homeowners often have modest yards with plenty of space for fun.
Peachtree-Norwood is about 10 minutes from Downtown Salem, a charming small town.
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Barbecue, beers and books nearby
Across Peters Creek Road, Food Lion, Family Dollar and Linda Vista Mexican Restaurant are clustered at City Line Square Shopping Center. About 3 miles away, shoppers can browse more than 80 stores at Valley View Mall or go to Walmart and Target next door. On the south end of the neighborhood, Due South BBQ has served slow-smoked ribs and chicken since 2007, making its own sweet, spicy and tangy sauces. It’s 2 miles to downtown Salem, where more than a dozen small businesses line East Main Street, including Old Salem Brewing Co. and Wonderous Books & More. In between Peachtree-Norwood and Salem is Lakeside Plaza, a shopping center with a Kroger and takeout spots such as Mamma’s Pizza.
Nearby Valley View Mall is the place for all of your shopping needs in Peachtree-Norwood.
Take a night out on the weekends at Olde Salem Brewing just outside of Peachtree-Norwood.
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Working out on the Lick Run Greenway
Northwest Roanoke is known for its scarcity of parks, but Peachtree-Norwood is only about 2 miles from one of the city’s newest green spaces: Countryside Park. The city opened the park on top of a shuttered golf course in 2014, installing a multistory playground with oversized wind chimes and a swing accessible for children with disabilities. A half-mile section of the Lick Run Greenway starts at Countryside Park, with exercise stations lining the paved trail so users can work out their abs and arms during a walk or jog. There are about 10 churches in and immediately surrounding the neighborhood, representing a variety of denominations. They include St Elias Maronite Catholic Church and Westminster Presbyterian Church, both active since the 1910s. There’s also a meetinghouse of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, multiple Baptist congregations and Roanoke Metaphysical Chapel, one of seven United Metaphysical Churches in the U.S. About a mile away is Masjid An-Nur, one of a handful of masjids in Roanoke.
Peachtree-Norwood is close to all of the green spaces the Roanoke has to offer.
Take in the views after a long climb up Mill Mountain near Peachtree-Norwood.
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Living on Roanoke’s western edge
Housing options are split between single-family homes and apartment communities, the latter concentrated off Route 460 and Cove Road. Minimal traditional houses, ranch-style homes and split-levels are common elsewhere. The small houses average about 1,500 square feet, typically sitting on quarter-acre lots, but home and lot sizes are larger compared to several of the surrounding neighborhoods. Houses back up to thickets of trees, providing backyard shade. They typically have driveways, but sidewalks are uncommon. Homes are likely to cost between $135,000 and $300,000. Several properties on the east end of the neighborhood are in flood zones surrounding Peters Creek. Homebuyers in these areas may be required by their mortgage lenders to buy flood insurance.
Some newly constructed homes make up a portion of the Peachtree-Norwood neighborhood.
A few apartment options are available for renters in Peachtree-Norwood.
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Music facilities upgraded at Breckinridge Middle School
The neighborhood is served by Roanoke City Public Schools, and the closest campus is Westside Elementary School, located less than a mile away. After fifth grade, kids can go to James Breckinridge Middle School. Both Westside Elementary and Breckinridge Middle receive Niche grades of C. Musically inclined students at Breckinridge Middle can play and sing in new band, chorus and orchestra rooms that opened in 2023. Teens can attend William Fleming High School, graded a C-plus.
Nearly 650 students attend Breckinridge Middle School each school year.
William Fleming High School
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Craft festival, gingerbread-house competition down the road
Salem’s Longwood Park is the site of many annual events. Examples include Jazz in July, a day of free concerts, and the Gingerbread Festival, which features acrobatic performances, marshmallow roasting and a gingerbread-house competition. Longwood Park is on Main Street, part of which is closed to traffic every September for Olde Salem Days. Started in 1980, the street festival welcomes more than 200 craft and food vendors to downtown Salem.
You'll love exploring the goods from local artists at the Salem Artisan Market.
Head to nearby Salem to enjoy their weekly farmers market during the summer.
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Getting around Roanoke and Salem
People typically drive in Peachtree-Norwood, which borders two arterial roads: U.S. Route 460 and Peters Creek Road. The former routes to downtown Salem, 2 miles west, and downtown Roanoke, 6 miles east. Peters Creek Road leads to an on-ramp for Interstate 581 and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. The Valley Metro bus arrives at stops along Route 460 once an hour during its route between the Walmart in Salem and downtown Roanoke.
Peter's Creek Road borders Peachtree-Norwood and houses many of the local businesses.
Catch Amtrak trains to D.C. or up the east coast from Roanoke Station.
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Parks in this Area
Countryside Park
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
12 min drive
Bus
Melrose Wb & Pilot
Bus
Melrose Wb & Peck
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Melrose Wb & Gun Club
Peachtree-Norwood Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Peachtree-Norwood, Roanoke sell after 208 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Peachtree-Norwood, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 17% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Why rent when you can own? Great retail space with a 2-bedroom apartment above. Previously used as a barber shop. Originally used as a restaurant. Located on the west side of Melrose, close to the city of Salem. High traffic count. Possible uses include a restaurant, tobacco shop, general office, or retail sales. Permitted under CN (Commercial-Neighborhood) zoning.
Under New Management!Welcome to Northridge Village Apartments, a beautiful Roanoke community with great scenic views and is located just a short distance from shopping, fine dining, schools, and the interstate. Features include spacious floor plans, a fully equipped kitchen, including a range, refrigerator, dishwasher and disposal, carpet, mini-blinds, and vertical blinds. Every apartment has
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
Reach out to
Jessica Rossello,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,288
Median Age
41
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,250
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$54,438
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.2%
College Graduates
16.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.6%
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®
5/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
23/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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