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A community in-progress
Riverdale is a southeast Roanoke neighborhood about 2 miles from downtown. While this neighborhood has struggled with challenges related to substance abuse and homelessness, an upcoming project dubbed the Riverdale project about a mile away will convert the former Roanoke Industrial Center into a mixed-use facility where locals can work, live and play. Since the pandemic, Roanoke as a whole has seen an uptick in visible homelessness, with more people living outdoors than in shelters. Pandemic programs such as eviction moratorium ending also contribute to this issue. For now, Riverdale residents like the area’s proximity to the Roanoke River Greenway, downtown and the Mill Mountain Star, which towers over Roanoke like the Hollywood Sign. “There’s a good mix of investors, renters and first-time homebuyers in that area,” says Alex Taylor, Roanoke local and Realtor with Mac Westland Real Estate Group. “It’s budget-friendly.”
Welcome to Riverdale, a quiet community on the rise.
Homeowners can expect modest homes and yards in Riverdale, great for starter homes.
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The Riverdale project
Developer Ed Walker is making moves to revitalize southeast Roanoke. The $50 million Riverdale project will transform the over 100-acre Roanoke Industrial Center. Once completed, the site will offer housing within walking distance of the Roanoke River Greenway, as well as restaurants, an entertainment stage, art studios and pickleball courts. Efforts have been made to zone this area as a “downtown” for flexible land use. While there has been concern among locals that the redevelopment will be too expensive for current southeast Roanoke residents, Walker has said that affordability is one of the project’s priorities. Still, the project is scheduled to take 16 years to complete, wrapping up in 2040 according to plans.
The Riverdale Project is a massive ongoing project meant to revitalize an industrial complex.
Lots of green spaces mixed with industrial areas makes for unique scenery in Riverdale.
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Roanoke River Greenway access and Golden Park
There are two entrances to the Roanoke River Greenway in Riverdale. The Underhill Avenue entrance leads toward Tinker Creek and the Roanoke River Bridge. Along the way, and alternating wood and black iron fence follows a paved path on the right, and dense shrubs and trees grow to the left. Closer to the water, the path narrows and gets shadier as the tree canopy becomes lusher. The Bennington Street entrance to the greenway leads east and more tightly contours the water. This paved path is popular with bikers, runners or those looking for a leisurely scenic stroll. Nearby Golden Park is open, grassy and within walking distance of some homes. A row of sycamore trees lines the park’s southern edge. Kids run around on the playground, teenagers play pick-up games on the basketball court and dogs play in the open green space.
Riverdale has an entrance to the Roanoke River Greenway in the neighborhood for outdoor exercise
Morningside park hosts small community events like the drum circle.
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Early 20th-century housing
Winding two-lane roads surrounded by thick brush lead to the southern part of the Riverdale, where the elevation rises. Residents here can look down from the hillside at the homes of those living in the neighborhood's northern section. Riverdale has a mix of historic properties and new construction, with older homes making up most of the neighborhood’s housing stock. Cape Cods and bungalows from the early 20th century sit beside recently built Colonial Revivals. Potential homebuyers can find a property in Riverdale for between $120,000 and $270,000, with homes that need some fixing up on the lower end of that price range and new builds on the upper end. “Southeast Roanoke is affordable,” Taylor says. “There are a lot of fixer-uppers. It’s good for someone that might have a lower budget and doesn’t mind putting in work when they move in.” Renters occupy a large portion of the neighborhood as well, with apartment buildings like the Mount Pleasant Villas Apartment Complex accommodating them.
Traditional home styles make up many of the older homes in Riverdale.
New construction continues with new homes being built still in Riverdale.
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Grocery shopping at Bennington Place
Riverdale’s sole shopping center, Bennington Place, has a Food Lion grocery store, a nail salon and an e-cigarette shop. Locals will need to travel outside the neighborhood, perhaps to a brewery like Three Notch'd Craft Kitchen and Brewery or a pizza joint like Benny's Marconi's in downtown Roanoke, to find something to do on Saturday nights. But many folks head to Riverdale Baptist Church on Edgerton Avenue on Sunday mornings. Riverdale is also home to the Western Virginia Water Authority and the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant, which ensures 37-million gallons of sanitary sewer water from throughout the Roanoke Valley are up to water quality standards.
Food Lion is the local go to for groceries amongst Riverdale residents.
Chris's Coffee & Custard in Riverdale seeks to help locals with special needs find a workplace.
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Roanoke City Public Schools
Roanoke City Public Schools serve the neighborhood. Students can attend Garden City Elementary School, which gets a B-minus from Niche, before John P. Fishwick Middle School, which receives a C-plus. They can finish their public education at Patrick Henry High School, which scores a B from Niche and offers Dual Enrollment with Virginia Western Community College.
Students in grades K through 5 can attend Garden City Elementary School.
Patrick Henry High School has received an overall B rating from Niche.
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2 miles to downtown Roanoke
Bennington Road, which encompasses the neighborhood’s western border, is the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare. Once it crosses the river, it turns into 13th Street and starts the 2-mile drive toward downtown Roanoke. Valley Metro buses along this road lead throughout the city. To reach Salem, locals can hop on U.S. Interstate 581, just outside the neighborhood, for about 14 miles. Vinton is about 3 miles northeast via Dale Avenue. In case of emergency, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is about 3 miles east. To leave the Blue Ridge Mountains and travel anywhere in the country, residents can hop on a plane at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, about 8 miles northeast.
The Blue Ridge Mountains make for great sunsets all around Riverdale.
Use I-581 for easy transit throughout Roanoke from Riverdale.
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Parks in this Area
Golden Park
Morningside Park
Roanoke River Greenway
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
16 min drive
Bus
Bennington Nb & Queen Ann
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Bennington Sb & Redwood
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Bennington Sb & Riverdale
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Bennington Street Food Lion
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King Charles Sb & Pike
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Bennington Sb & Brownlee
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Bennington Nb & Dundee
Riverdale Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverdale, Roanoke sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Riverdale, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $338,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
If you are seeking one level living offering a peaceful country feel, come explore this delightful ranch style home. Perfect for first time home buyers or those searching for practical, convenient low-maintenance living. This home was completely renovated in 2014, you will find replacement windows throughout and beautiful hardwood floors. Utilize the small/versatile bonus room as an in-home
Welcome to 0 Redwood Rd., a level and build-able lot nestled in a quiet neighborhood. This lot is zoned R5 and has water available at the street. There is no public sewer, buyer will need to install septic system. Also to note, Roanoke City permits the placement of modular homes on this lot; however, the placement of manufactured homes is not permitted. Two other adjacent lots are available.
Welcome to 0 Redwood Rd., a level and build-able lot nestled in a quiet neighborhood. This lot is zoned R5 and has water available at the street. There is no public sewer, buyer will need to install septic system. Also to note, Roanoke City permits the placement of modular homes on this lot; however, the placement of manufactured homes is not permitted. Two other adjacent lots are available.
Welcome to 0 Redwood Rd., a level and build-able lot nestled in a quiet neighborhood. This lot is zoned R5 and has water available at the street. There is no public sewer, buyer will need to install septic system. Also to note, Roanoke City permits the placement of modular homes on this lot; however, the placement of manufactured homes is not permitted. Two other adjacent lots are available.
Overlooking downtown Roanoke from a picturesque hillside just south of the river, Mt. Pleasant Villas consists of 54 1x1 units and 36 2x1 units between 6 buildings spread across a beautiful 8-acre parcel surrounded by trees on three sides. This setting offers peaceful seclusion from the noise and traffic of the city without sacrificing access to major employers. The community sits within minutes
Remodeled 4 bedroom 1 bath home conveniently located by the Roanoke River. Home features: New roof, fresh paint, new stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl in kitchen, refurbished hardwood floors throughout, remodeled bathroom, new windows. Just waiting for new tenants to enjoy. Open house every Thursday 5:30-6:00pm and every Saturday 9:00-9:30am until rented.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,454
Median Age
33
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
34.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$21,090
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$29,177
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.8%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
3.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
61.4%
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®
44/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
14/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
20/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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