Why Live in Hollins Center
Hollins, a neighborhood in Roanoke, features early 20th-century homes on hilly streets, bordered by train tracks and Tinker Creek. The area has a significant industrial presence, including the Advanced Auto Parts Distribution Center. The southern part of Hollins has modest Cape Cod and ranch-style homes on small lots, with gravel driveways and streets lacking sidewalks or curbs. Traffic congestion is common due to trucks from nearby businesses. The northern part offers more privacy with larger lots, a dense tree canopy, and streets ending in cul-de-sacs, featuring Cape Cod, ranch-style, and American Foursquare houses. Home prices range from $180,000 to $300,000, depending on size, age, and condition.
Adjacent to Hollins is the 59-acre Eastgate Park, known for its diverse landscapes, fishing, birding, and the 3-mile Tinker Creek Trail. The nearby Old Monterey Golf Club is the only public golf course in the Roanoke Valley. The Roanoke River Greenway, about 3 miles south, offers scenic bike paths and wildlife habitats. While Hollins has limited shopping and dining options, Valley View Mall is about 5 miles west, and downtown Roanoke is about 3 miles south. Grocery shopping is available at Kroger or Aldi, approximately 8 miles west. Hollins Road, the main thoroughfare, connects to U.S. Route 460 and provides access to public transportation via the Valley Metro bus. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is about 6 miles northeast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hollins Center a good place to live?
Hollins Center is a good place to live. Hollins Center is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Hollins Center has 3 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.8 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $33,366 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 17.6% of residents. A majority of residents in Hollins Center are home owners, with 48.5% of residents renting and 51.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Hollins Center can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Hollins Center neighborhood guide.
Is Hollins Center, VA a safe neighborhood?
Hollins Center, VA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 6 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Hollins Center?
The median home price in Hollins Center is $206,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $41,400 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,070 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $46K a year to afford the median home price in Hollins Center. The average household income in Hollins Center is $33K.
What are the best public schools in Hollins Center?
The best public schools that serve Hollins Center are:
What are the best private schools in Hollins Center?
The best private schools that serve Hollins Center are:
- Roanoke Catholic School has an A Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Community High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 4:1 and an average review score of 4.4.
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Are home prices dropping in Hollins Center?
Yes, home prices in Hollins Center are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Hollins Center, VA
On average, homes in Hollins Center, Roanoke sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hollins Center, Roanoke over the last 12 months is $209,000, up 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$209,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$203,425
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$162
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
23
Median List Price
$206,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%