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Turn-of-the-century charm and riverside recreation in South Roanoke
Though originally settled in the 1700s for its fertile land around Crystal Spring, South Roanoke didn’t develop into the vibrant enclave it’s known as today until the early 20th century. “This is one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in the city,” says Steve Eller, a Realtor with Lichtenstein Rowan Realtors who has sold several homes in the area. “It feels like its own little village just 10 minutes outside of downtown Roanoke. You can walk to the river, Mill Mountain and a bunch of locally owned restaurants.” To the north, the Roanoke River bisects River’s Edge Park, a 28-acre green space with numerous sports facilities and access to the 10-mile Roanoke River Greenway. Helicopters whir as they land at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, which also borders the waterway. Locals can hike up Mill Mountain Park’s 1,703-foot-tall peak to reach the world’s largest free-standing, man-made star. Stand-alone grocery stores and coffee shops are tucked between bungalows in the neighborhood, and big-box retailers in Tanglewood Mall and Towers Shopping Center are minutes away by car.
A little free library is available along residential streets in South Roanoke.
Tudor cottages overlook the city nestled within trees and pretty landscaping in South Roanoke.
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Turn-of-the-century and midcentury houses
Houses built in the early 1900s line the gridded, sidewalk-lined roads between McClanahan and 29th streets. Red-brick American Foursquares sit on 10,000-square-foot lots dotted with red maple trees. Winding cobblestone walkways lead to three-bedroom bungalows. Hilly cul-de-sacs and dead-end streets in the neighborhood’s southern region were developed between the 1940s and 1950s. Half-circle driveways stretch in front of sprawling Cape Cods and ranch-style homes. Ornamental shrubs and vintage lampposts decorate the manicured front lawns of four-bedroom Colonial Revivals. Buying in South Roanoke typically costs between $500,000 and $900,000, a range that’s higher than a Roanoke home’s average $300,000 selling price.
Comfortable and welcoming streets in South Roanoke are generally busy with children playing.
The Bungalow scene in South Roanoke is trendy with cool interiors and designs.
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Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is one of the city's top employers
Towering over Belleview Avenue, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s 14-story red-brick building and an all-glass addition contain 718 beds, a children’s unit and the region’s only Level I trauma center. It’s also one of Roanoke’s top employers, providing over 10,000 jobs across several clinics and the downtown campus. “Doctors want to live within five to 10 minutes of Carilion when they’re on call, so South Roanoke is where a lot of them live,” Eller says.
The common employer in South Roanoke is the Carilion Memorial Hospital.
The trolley bus in South Roanoke is transporting locals to downtown near the Carilion Hospital.
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Mill Mountain Park hiking or youth sports at River’s Edge Park
Fern Park on Jefferson Street has picnic tables, a small playground and numerous hiking routes. Hickory and sycamore trees shade the park’s Big Sunny Trail, which offers a mile-and-a-half trek to the 560-acre Mill Mountain Park. Once there, hikers can continue their journey up the looped 3-mile Star Trail, leading to the red, white and blue Roanoke Star and its Roanoke Valley views. Black bears, pythons and 170 other animals roam around their enclosures at the Mill Mountain Zoo, also located in the park.
A concrete bridge passes over the Roanoke River, connecting River’s Edge Park’s two sections. The ding of a bat and the cheers of a crowd can be heard at the park’s baseball diamond, and referee whistles fill the air on fall Saturday mornings at the youth soccer fields. The paved Roanoke River Greenway is accessible here, joining numerous other waterside recreational hubs together, like the canoe launch at Smith Park less than a mile west. Locals bring camping chairs and blankets to the park to watch the Fourth of July fireworks show for the annual Freedom Festival, which includes food trucks, live music and bounce houses.
South Roanoke residents and tourists visit Mill Mountain Park and view the city from the star,
Families head to Riverfront Park Sports Complex for traditional outings.
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Kids can walk to Crystal Spring Elementary
Children here can attend Crystal Spring Elementary School, which is located at the neighborhood’s core and has a B grade from Niche, and then continue to B-minus-graded James Madison Middle School. Lastly, students may go to B-graded Patrick Henry High School, where they can follow pathway programs in education or engineering, thanks to a partnership with Virginia Western Community College.
Crystal Springs Elementary School has around 315 students receiving B+ rated education.
Patrick Henry High School
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South Roanoke has neighborhood hangs and big-box shopping proximity
Residents can walk to grab coffee and small breakfast bites at Sweet Donkey, located in a renovated 1920s Prairie-style home. Fork in The Alley is known for its thick-crust pizza and regular live music nights on the string-light-covered back patio. A wine club meets every Thursday night at Crystal Spring Grocery, a locally owned artisan market here since 1937. The open-air Towers Shopping Center has big-box grocery stores like Kroger and Fresh Market just west of the neighborhood. Over 50 stores and chain restaurants like Burlington and Buffalo Wild Wings fill Tanglewood Mall, less than 2 miles away on Electric Road. “Shopping centers in Roanoke are slowly becoming emptier, but Towers and Tangle still have a lot of stores,” says Eller. “They’re very convenient to live near for that reason.”
Friends gather for great coffee and treats at Sweet Donkey in South Roanoke.
Crystal Spring Grocery in South Roanoke is a busy as it gets with happy customers.
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A walkable neighborhood with easy access to I-581 and the Roanoke Amtrak Station
South Roanoke is walkable but it’s also convenient for several other types of travel. Franklin Road connects the neighborhood to downtown Roanoke, less than 3 miles north. Here, residents will find museums, steakhouses and the Roanoke Amtrak Station, which follows the Northeast Regional Route to cities like Washington, D.C., and Boston. Numerous Valley Metro bus stops are along Franklin Road and McClanahan Street. Interstate 581 runs to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport 8 miles north and to downtown Blacksburg about 40 miles south.
The trolley bus in South Roanoke is transporting locals to downtown near the Carilion Hospital.
South Roanoke residents can head downtown to the Amtrak station for long train rides.
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Parks in this Area
Mill Mountain Park
Rivers Edge Park
Fern Park
Crystal Spring Playground
Transit
Airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field)
16 min drive
Bus
Mcclanahan Wb & Rosalind
Bus
S Jefferson & Yellow Mountain Road
Bus
Jefferson Sb & Mcclanahan
Bus
Mcclanahan & Crystal Spring Ave
Bus
Mcclanahan Sb & Fresenius Dialysis Center
South Roanoke Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in South Roanoke, Roanoke sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in South Roanoke, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $549,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Charming 3BR/2.5BA brick ranch in desirable South Roanoke--just minutes from downtown and close to restaurants, shops, and parks. Features include an updated kitchen with gas range, dining room with built-in wet bar, and a spacious livingroom with wood-burning fireplace and abundant natural light. Three bedrooms on the main level, plus a potential in-law suite or 4th bedroom inthe lower level.
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Remarkable Dutch Colonial home with accessible 1st floor primary suite. Custom designed and built in 1924 by noted Virginia architect Louis Smithey (Lane Stadium [VT], 1st Presbyterian Church [Roanoke], Lyric Theater [Blacksburg], and many custom homes in South Roanoke) for his personal residence. A perfect example of Colonial Revival design of the early 20th century. The home retains most of its
Very affordable entry level, updated 3 bedroom unit convenient to Downtown Roanoke, medical facilities, restaurants and greenway. Updates in August 2024 include Trane gas furnace, air conditioner, water heater and SS fridge. 2023 vinyl wrapped seals-windows previously replaced. Potential as primary residence and rental. Unit shows very well with hardwood floors and freshly painted. Unit 11 across
Extensively updated entry level 3 bedroom unit convenient to Downtown Roanoke, medical facilities, restaurants and greenway. Updates in August 2024 include Trane gas furnace, air conditioner, water heater and SS fridge. 2023 replacement windows with vinyl wrapped seals. Potential as primary residence and rental. Unit shows very well with hardwood floors and freshly painted. Laundry facilities
-Updated condo in a prime location, perfect for medical professionals! -Condo is located less than 1 mile from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Virginia Tech Carilion Medical School. -Located in the coveted South Roanoke neighborhood, the condo is within walking distance to coffee shops, restaurants, and Roanoke Greenway.-All new paint on walls, ceiling, and kitchen
Ground floor unit of two story apartment building. Very convenient location for shopping and restaurants. One designated parking lot per unit, community laundry at basement. Gas heating and water heater, Window AC. Water/sewer and lawn maintenance are included. Resident pays all other utilities. No pet of any kinds
Property Id: 1900976Located in the most desirable neighborhood in Roanoke this property sits only one very walkable mile from Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital and is close to local coffee shops, multiple grocery stores (Earth Fare, Kroger, Fresh Market), and neighborhood breweries and restaurants. Pet friendly (no cats) and location has proven to be attractive to a wide range of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,068
Median Age
45
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,098
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$133,984
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.4%
College Graduates
66.2%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
37.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
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®
9/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
35/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
26/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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