Fairview Heights Home for Rent

Fairview Heights, located about 3 miles from downtown Lynchburg, offers a rural atmosphere with proximity to the James River and major universities like the Virginia University of Lynchburg and Liberty University. The neighborhood features larger lots compared to surrounding areas, attracting many first-time homebuyers, particularly recent college graduates. Housing options include farmhouses with expansive yards, Craftsman homes with smaller yards, and ranch-style homes with spacious front porches. Campbell Avenue, which becomes U.S. Route 501, is a main highway running through the area, and public bus service is available. Lynchburg Regional Airport is 6 miles away. Local amenities include the Food Lion grocery store and Maxway discount store on Florida Avenue. Dining options feature Trust Chinese Restaurant and Big Lick Tropical Grill, which offers Caribbean and American dishes with live music on Thursdays and weekends. Recreational facilities include the Fairview Heights Recreation Center with a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic tables, and Younger Park with a trike track and playground. The Jubilee Family Center provides summer field trips and reading programs for children. Outdoor activities on the James River include boating, canoeing, tubing, and fishing. Educational institutions in the area include William M. Bass Elementary School, Paul Lawrence Dunbar Middle School, and the highly rated E.C. Glass High School. Liberty Christian Academy, a private school, also has high ratings. Nearby churches include Thomas Road Baptist Church, Fairview Christian Church, and Unity In The Seven Hills.