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Variety of housing 5 miles from downtown Roanoke
As its name suggests, Southern Hills sits on gentle slopes along the southern edge of the city of Roanoke, about 5 miles from downtown. The neighborhood has developed in stages, and this is evident in its housing. Along Southern Hills’s two-lane country thoroughfares, midcentury properties sit on patchy grass lots that rise and fall with the mountains. Here, there’s dense brush and a mature tree canopy. But tucked-away enclaves offer homes from the early 2000s and new builds constructed as recently as 2024. These are subdivisions with freshly paved roads, where houses have driveways, crown molding and stainless-steel appliances. The neighborhood is near the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Chestnut Ridge Trail and Mill Mountain, offering residents access to the Blue Ridge Mountains’ natural escapes. Proximity to the Tanglewood Mall and its surrounding shopping centers also ensures that there isn’t a long drive to run errands or grocery shop.
Tanglewood Mall is a premier shopping destination with a plethora of retail spots.
Southern Hills is nestled near the stunning Blue Ridge Mountains in Roanoke, Virginia.
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Hiking the Chestnut Ridge Trail, relaxing at Sunrise Park
The roughly 5-mile Chestnut Ridge Trail winds through Southern Hills, leading visitors through forests filled with maple and oak trees, where white-tailed deer run across the path and northern copperheads slither through the brush. There’s a fiery red and orange tree canopy in the fall, while the spring and summer bring a fresh green covering. This natural trail has interconnecting loops, meaning hikers can opt for a short venture or an all-day excursion. It also connects to some of Mill Mountain’s trails, leading to Roanoke’s iconic star. Nearby Sunrise Park offers an open green space with a few shade spots under sycamore trees. Kids run around the new playground, teenagers play pickup games on the basketball courts and couples walk their dogs.
Blue ridge parkway has plenty of trails and open green spaces.
Sunrise Park connects to nearby trails, offering scenic walking routes.
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New construction, older properties and townhouses
Southern Hills’s housing stock encompasses a wide range of styles and ages. In the southern part of the neighborhood, 1950s and 60s homes, mainly ranches, sit on roads with a rural, suburban feel. They rest on hills far back from winding two-lane roads, typically costing between $250,000 and $315,000. Towards the northern part of the neighborhood, there’s some new construction, built in 2023 and 2024, in subdivisions like Wilton South Roanoke. These New Traditional and contemporary farmhouse properties typically range in price from $750,000 to $900,000. “Over the last two and a half years, home prices have gone up,” explains Realtor Scott Avis with MKB Realtors and Roanoke local. “With Carilion [Roanoke Memorial] Hospital being the biggest driver bringing people in [as an employer], we have a lot more buyers than sellers.” The Southmont subdivision sits in the neighborhood’s northwestern corner. This hillside development offers potential homebuyers early 2000s ranch-style properties with brick driveways and small yards, typically ranging in price from $335,000 to $490,000. Condos are available at Pheasant Ridge and offer scenic views from nearly every window. Tucked away on a ridge, as the name suggests, these units typically cost between $250,000 and $285,000. The Harmony Collection at Roanoke, a retirement community with medical facilities like memory care, sits behind Pheasant Ridge.
New traditional-style houses in Southern Hills blend classic architecture with modern amenities.
Southern Hills features charming ranch-style homes known for their single-story layout.
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Shopping and dining along Franklin Road
Most of the neighborhood’s shopping and dining options line Franklin Road SW, which encompasses the neighborhood’s western border. From Taco Bell to Outback, fast food and chain restaurants provide residents with options when eating out. Big box stores like The Home Depot, Big Lots and Kohl’s also line this roadway, which leads toward the Tanglewood Mall and its surrounding shopping centers. Noah Beckley, Realtor with RealStar Realtors and a Roanoke native, describes the mall’s changes throughout the years. “It’s becoming a hangout spot again. It used to be a big mall, but then a lot of things went out of business inside the mall,” Beckley says. “Now it’s picking back up. They just announced they are putting a YMCA in there. With that coming and the Carilion location near the mall, it’s headed in the right direction.” In and around the mall, folks can go grocery shopping at Kroger, Food Lion and The Fresh Market or dine at one of the various restaurants in the area. Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea is a Southwest Virginia morning favorite with six locations across Roanoke and coffee roasted in-house, while Ben Gui Sushi is popular come dinnertime, serving authentic Japanese cuisine.
Mill Mountain Coffee & Tea is a beloved local café known for its cozy atmosphere.
Famous for its signature Bloomin' Onion, this steakhouse attracts locals craving bold flavors.
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College credit at Patrick Henry High School
Students are zoned for Roanoke City Public Schools. They can attend Crystal Spring Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before James Madison Middle School, which Niche gives a B-minus. They can finish their public education at Patrick Henry High School, which earns a B from Niche and offers Dual Enrollment with Virginia Western Community College.
Crystal Springs Elementary School serves around 315 students in South Roanoke.
Patrick Henry High School
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Getting around Southern Hills
Franklin Road runs along the neighborhood’s western border and eventually links with U.S. Interstate 581, which connects to U.S. Interstate 81, the main roadway in and out of Appalachia. Franklin Road also connects to Electric Road, another major thoroughfare in Roanoke. In case of emergency, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is about 4 miles north. When it’s time to fly, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is 10 miles north. The Blue Ridge Parkway is less than a mile south of the neighborhood, leading to outdoor escapes throughout the mountains. This roadway is often traveled by residents from throughout Virginia in the fall due to its beautiful scenery. It also leads to many trails and hikes that are popular with Roanoke residents.
Franklin road connects Southern Hills to downtown Roanoke.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is just a short drive from the neighborhood.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,459
Median Age
56
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
15.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
39.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$90,908
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$120,158
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.7%
College Graduates
42.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.1%
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®
5/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
12/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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