The Roanoke Valley offers a wide variety of housing opportunities centered around different pockets of geography and economy. Generally, each of these neighborhoods is in close proximity to major highway exchanges, schools, industry, hospitals, shopping and even to downtown Roanoke. We also enjoy one of the lowest crime rates of any area.
Whether you're looking for a home on large acreage, horse farm, land, a modern downtown apartment, a suburban palace, or a waterfront manor, its here in the Roanoke Valley. Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, homes are well built and affordable. With our low cost of living and competative home prices, it’s no wonder why the Roanoke Region of Virginia has been nationally recognized as one of the best places in the United States to live.
According to the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors, Roanoke’s average price for 2009, $188,855, was 11.5% lower than 2007, and ranks at 94% of the housing cost index, showing more stability than the national average. The 2009 average US home price of $217,300 was more than 18% lower than it was in 2007.
Whatever your priorities are, be it school systems, retirement living, community maintenance, second home, lake or luxury living, mountain views, privacy or convenience, there is a special property waiting here, just for you! Following are a just few areas and their most notable qualities. Please let us know in the form what type of property interests you.
· Botetourt County - Growing rapidly, just north of Roanoke with vast land, great schools and attractive tax structure; currently developing new upscale housing communities (including a mixed-use Traditional Neighborhood Development, "TND"), industrial parks, new schools, golf courses and more
· Smith Mountain Lake - A great resort area for water enthusiasts and golfers 40 minutes from Roanoke; Desirable location for vacation homes and residences with abundant amenities
· Historic Old Southwest - Roanoke's oldest neighborhood known for its history, charm and character; close to downtown; great remodeling opportunities
· South Roanoke - Roanoke City's most prestigious, long standing and highly desirable neighborhood with wide, tree-lined streets and charming architecture
· Raleigh Court - Offers a variety of architectural styles in a close community in walking distance to shops & restaurants, great for community minded, upwardly mobile people and families who like to be out and about
· Southwest Roanoke County - Well known for its quality schools, conveniences, mountain vistas & neighborhoods.
· Hunting Hills and Fairway Forest - Exclusive neighborhoods in Roanoke County and Salem, impressive homes each built around beautiful golf courses and country clubs
· Salem - offers a variety of housing choices and neighborhoods in close proximity to both Roanoke and Blacksburg, just south of Roanoke along the I-81 corridor.
· North Roanoke - Convenient to I-81, industries and the Airport; neighborhoods range in price, style and size of homes, many with breathtaking views.
· Single-Family, No-Maintenance Patio Homes are abundant in each area.
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