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A quiet Blue Ridge lifestyle
In the heart of the Roanoke Valley, Salem, Virginia, is a town of 25,000 with scenic mountain views. It's the county seat of Roanoke County and hosts the area’s courthouse complex, Department of Social Services and sheriff's office. But despite these government buildings, a quaint downtown district and Roanoke College’s campus, Realtor Allison Ratcliffe with Embolden Realty Group, who has been selling homes in Salem for nearly a decade, says people are typically drawn to the area for its residential feel. “It’s basically the suburban life,” she says. “You still have the country feel, but you’re close to restaurants and shopping.”
Churches are situated along residential streets in Salem.
The Roanoke County Courthouse is located in the heart of Salem.
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Hiking Roanoke River Greenway, cheering for the Salem Red Sox
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salem is near a wealth of outdoor activities. Just north of the city, numerous national forests and trail systems offer hiking, camping, hunting and fishing. The city experiences warm summers and snowfall in the winter. Ducks swim in the water at scenic Lake Springs Park, a popular spot for wedding and prom photos. Sections of the paved Roanoke River Greenway run through Salem. Walkers and bikers traverse paths that weave through the woods and contour the water. Nearby, Longwood Park is the largest park in the city, with a playground, picnic tables and an amphitheater that regularly hosts family-friendly movie nights and events. These include the Pickin’ in the Park festival, which celebrates the community’s love for bluegrass music. Attendees sit on picnic blankets and lawn chairs, listening to local artists pluck banjos and sing harmonies.
Golfers tee off at the Salem Municipal Golf Course and the Hidden Valley Country Club, while dogs run off-leash at the Salem Rotary Dog Park. Launching Pad Trampoline Park & Family Center is a go-to for birthday parties. In the spring, baseball fans cheer for the Salem Red Sox at Salem Memorial Ballpark, where the mountains backdrop the outfield. “There are die-hard fans everywhere,” Ratcliffe says. Post-game fireworks light up the stands on Fridays, and kids run the bases on Sundays. The baseball stadium is within the James E. Taliaferro Sports and Entertainment Complex. The facility also includes the Salem Football Stadium, home of the Salem High School Spartans, and the Salem Civic Center, which hosts various conventions and concerts.
The Salem Red Sox, a minor league baseball team, play at Salem Memorial Ballpark.
Longwood Park in Salem features a large playground for kids to enjoy.
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Locals and students enjoy Roanoke College's campus
Salem City Schools receive an A-minus grade from Niche. The district has four elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. Roanoke College, a private liberal arts school with about 2,000 undergraduates, is also in Salem. In addition to being a major employer, the campus, which is mainly built in Neoclassical and Greek Revival styles, is also trafficked by locals. “Residents utilize everything that is public as much as possible,” Ratcliffe says.
Roanoke College is a private liberal arts college located in Salem, Virginia.
Salem High School is known for it's excellence in sports.
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Homes with Blue Ridge Mountain views
Homes in Salem sit up and down the city’s hills. “Salem is beautiful,” Ratcliffe says. “People fight over lots that overlook the mountains perfectly; everything I’ve sold over there has an amazing view.” Students rent properties close to Roanoke College. Stately Victorians and Colonial Revivals line Broad Street near City Hall, and homes away from the city center often feature large yards on roads that sometimes end in cul-de-sacs. Salem’s a mix of older properties and new construction, and the median single-family home price is $305,000, lower than the national median of $406,100.
Stately Victorian homes are sprinkled throughout Salem.
Colonial Revival homes are a popular option for Salem residents.
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Boutiques and markets on Main Street, shopping plazas elsewhere
Antique stores, boutiques and restaurants inside brick buildings line Main Street in downtown Salem. Every Saturday year-round, vendors sell local produce and baked goods on the corner of Main and Broad streets during the Salem Farmers Market. Big-box retailers, grocery stores and fast-food chains sit in the Spartan Square shopping center on the city’s west side, and, to the east, Lakeside Plaza offers similar amenities. About 10 miles southeast, Downtown Roanoke’s Italianate-style structures host more shopping and dining options. The Valley View and Tanglewood malls are also in Roanoke. For medical services, the Salem Veteran Affairs Medical Center is on Roanoke Boulevard, while Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital’s main campus is about 13 miles away. The hospital system, which has clinics throughout Roanoke and Salem, is one of the area’s top employers.
The Salem farmer's market takes place downtown every Saturday morning.
Friends enjoy a stroll through the mall just outside the Hollins neighborhood.
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Roads and buses to nearby towns like Roanoke and Blacksburg
Interstate 81 borders the city to the north and leads toward Roanoke, Christiansburg and Blacksburg, where many residents commute to work at Virginia Tech. U.S. Route 11, a main arterial road, also runs through. Valley Metro provides bus service between Salem, Roanoke and other surrounding communities. For air travel, the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 9 miles away.
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On average, homes in Salem, VA sell after 40 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in Salem, VA over the last 12 months is $289,900, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Don't miss this super cute, updated home in Salem! With the big-ticket upgrades already done - roof approx. 1 year, HVAC & water heater approx. 6 years old & replacement windows already installed - you can move right in! Inside you will find modern flooring (w/ original hardwoods underneath), an updated kitchen and a dining area with vaulted ceilings & built-ins that add so much character to the
Charming 1950s Gem in the Heart of Salem!Experience the perfect blend of mid-century character and modern convenience in this beautifully remodeled home. Nestled in the heart of Salem, this residence has been thoughtfully updated with designer-inspired finishes while preserving its original soul. Step inside to find gleaming, refinished original hardwoods that flow throughout the living spaces.
Riverland Vineyards is in the desirable Glenvar school district and is conveniently located to Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem VA, and Roanoke College. And Virginia Tech is less than 30 miles west!This home includes 9ft ceilings and luxury plank flooring throughout the main living area, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and
Cherokee Hills is in the desirable Glenvar school district and is conveniently located to Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem VA, and Roanoke College. And Virginia Tech is less than 30 miles west!This home includes 9ft ceilings and luxury plank flooring throughout the main living area, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and solid
Russlen Farms is in the desirable Glenvar school district adjacent to Salem, VA. This community is conveniently located minutes from Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem, Virginia, and Roanoke College. This home includes 9ft ceilings, luxury plank flooring throughout, upgraded trim, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel soft-close hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen and
Cherokee Hills is in the desirable Glenvar school district and is conveniently located to Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem VA, and Roanoke College. And Virginia Tech is less than 30 miles west!This home includes 9ft ceilings and luxury plank flooring throughout the main living area, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and solid
Riverland Vineyards is in the desirable Glenvar school district and is conveniently located to Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem VA, and Roanoke College. And Virginia Tech is less than 30 miles west!This home includes 9ft ceilings and luxury plank flooring throughout the main living area, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and
1926 has 5 units all 1 bd & 1 bath : #1 Vacant, #2 rented $560 M-T-M, #3 Vacant, #4 Vacant, #5 rented $640 lease ends 1/14/25,1928 E. Main has 1 rented $ 670, lease ends 4/11/25 1 bd, 1 bath. property will be shown by appointment on Wednesday, September 25th. Text LA to schedule.
Very nice and solid home with detached garage. Convenient location to anywhere in Salem. 3 bedrooms on the main level. Open kitchen to living room. Family room in basement, Flat yard. Roof and gutters about 7 years old. Detached carport. With a little love this house will make a great investment someday.
Russlen Farms is in the desirable Glenvar school district adjacent to Salem, VA. This community is conveniently located minutes from Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem, Virginia, and Roanoke College. This home includes 9ft ceilings, luxury plank flooring throughout, upgraded trim, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel soft-close hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen and
New Construction at The Ridge at Fairway Forest - Columbia Floorplan with a fully finished walk-out basement. Discover an open concept design with a gourmet kitchen featuring quartz countertops, cushion close cabinetry, and GE Profile stainless appliances including a gas range. The main level also offers a dedicated home office with French doors--perfect for productivity and privacy. The primary
Woodside is in the desirable Salem school district. This community is conveniently located minutes from Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem, Virginia, and Roanoke College. This home includes 9ft ceilings and luxury plank flooring throughout the main living area, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen, and solid surface flooring, white
Welcome to this well-maintained beautiful home in an exclusive, sought-after Salem neighborhood. Conveniently located near shopping & dining, this solid brick home offers comfortable one-level living with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths, including a private mother-in-law suite for added flexibility. Enjoy generous indoor & outdoor living areas, including a quiet screened-in back porch with beautiful
Northview Apartments are affordable and spacious apartments tucked away in a quiet beautiful setting by the Roanoke Valley - Salem Greenway. We have made many upgrades and changes to the apartments and the apartment complex itself. We are one block off of Apperson Drive in the heart of Salem, Virginia. We are located just 6 tenths of a mile from the corner of Apperson Drive and Electric Road
Beautiful 3-bedroom home available in Salem in the desired Glenvar school district! ** Pictures are representative and may not be actual** This townhouse features:* 3 bedrooms* 2.5 baths* Screened Porch* W/D Connections* Ample Closet Space* Central A/C / heat pump* Attached 1 car garage*Partial Basement *Pricing and availability subject to change without notice*$45 application fee per applicant
Salem Wood Apartments offers the best of both worlds. Conveniently located, yet comfortably secluded on a picturesque hillside. Each apartment has been beautifully and tastefully renovated with meticulous attention to detail, blending quality of craftsmanship with comfort and flair. Wall-to-wall carpet, new appliances and European style cabinets are just a few of the decorator touches we have
Solid brick home has been just about completely remodeled. Almost everything you see and some you dont see has been updated and upgraded. A 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home on just shy of an acre could be your next home. Features include a new HVAC unit, fresh paint throughout, refinished hardwood floors, brand new refrigerator, oven, dishwasher, new countertops, renovated bathrooms, new light fixtures
Great location, spacious living, and incredible service! Conveniently located off RT. 419 in the beautiful town of Salem! Award-winning schools, great shopping, and one of a kind dining right in the neighborhood. All apartment homes feature a patio or balcony for our residents to relax and take in the view of mature, lush landscape. Riverwalk boasts every amenity including a sparkling pool and a
Newly Renovated. Refinished floors, new kitchens and bathrooms. Perfect for extended family. Full kitchen and a kitchenette. Part of the house could be for an extended family member with 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated electrical, hvac, roof, fresh paint. Large brick patio in the backyard and a large storage shed.
Camelot Village Apartments and Townhomes is the best place to live in Salem, Virginia. Offering spacious 2 bedroom apartments and a variety of townhomes options with spacious floorplans and many amenities, there’s no better place to call home. As a resident of Camelot Village, you’ll also be able to enjoy a glistening pool with a sundeck, pet park, and many more features that you’ll be sure to
Brick Ranch Home with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 Baths, large Rec Room on the Main Level plus Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room plus a family room with fireplace and laundry on the lower level. Plus a two car detached garage in the fenced back yard.
Russlen Farms is in the desirable Glenvar school district adjacent to Salem, VA. This community is conveniently located minutes from Lewis Gale Hospital, Historic Downtown Salem, Virginia, and Roanoke College. This home includes 9ft ceilings, luxury plank flooring throughout, upgraded trim, upgraded white cabinets with brushed nickel soft-close hardware and quartz countertops in the kitchen and
Adjacent to Longwood Park, our community includes a children's playground and picnic area that make a perfect space for family fun on beautiful afternoons.You will feel right at home in our spacious 1, 2, & 3 bedroom apartment homes. We offer recently renovated amenities in our apartments!
Just minutes from Salem's vibrant Main Street, this charming home is a true hidden gem brimming with character. Perfectly situated on a level lot, the property offers the ideal blend of convenience and small-town charm.Inside, you'll find a spacious living room filled with natural light, a dedicated dining area for gatherings, and an enclosed back porch that provides flexible space for a home
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