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Runners, walkers, and cyclists enjoy the Roanoke River Greenway on a beautiful sunny day in Roanoke, VA.

South Roanoke

Find some of Roanoke’s most desirable housing options nestled at the base of Mill Mountain.

Overhead shot of apartments and the Virginia Tech Carilion/Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in South Roanoke.

Close to Innovation

South Roanoke is minutes from Roanoke’s Innovation Corridor comprising Carilion Clinic, Virginia Tech School of Medicine, and Fralin Biomedical Research Institute.

Walkable and Bikeable Amenities

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway, South Roanoke offers convenient access to retail and shopping, dining, medical offices, breweries, transportation options, and more.

Mountain biker sits on bike and looks back at the Mill Mountain Star atop Mill Mountain. There are other cyclists in the background riding away from the overlook.

A Trail-Lover's Paradise

Consider Mill Mountain your backyard as you bike, hike, or run over 10 miles of trail spanning the 568-acre park with access to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Savor your triumph at the Roanoke Star, wildflower garden, or a visit to the zoo.

About South Roanoke

One of the oldest neighborhoods dating to 1750, South Roanoke is home to Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. The town center on Crystal Spring Avenue greets diners and shoppers alike, while nearby historic, upscale homes fill tree-lined streets. Nestled near the Roanoke River Greenway, South Roanoke residents have access to outdoor trails for walking, hiking, and biking.

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Life in South Roanoke

  • Two white women in athletic gear walk push their children in strollers with beautiful Victorian and Colonial homes in the background
  • Fountain at River's Edge North park with Carilion Memorial Hospital in the background.
  • Overhead shot of apartments and the Virginia Tech Carilion/Fralin Biomedical Research Institute in South Roanoke.
    Hub of the innovation corridor in downtown Roanoke.
  • Runners, walkers, and cyclists enjoy the Roanoke River Greenway on a beautiful sunny day in Roanoke, VA.
    Nearby greenway
  • Overhead drone shot of River's Edge Sports Complex in Roanoke, VA.
    River's Edge
  • Fancy cocktail in a whiskey glass next to wild flowers in a vase atop a dark wooden table.
  • The Mill Mountain Star in Roanoke, VA, with cyclists gathered at the bottom.
    Bikes at the Roanoke Star

Explore More Neighborhoods

  • Winter sunset drone shot of downtown Salem with shops and churches lit up. Neighborhood

    City of Salem

    Virginia’s Championship City, situated on the Roanoke River between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains.

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    Grandin Village

    One of the more eclectic and family-friendly areas of Roanoke, Grandin Village is an urban village surrounded by turn-of-the-century homes.

  • Aerial shot of street through the Allegheny Mountains. It's a sunny, summer day with lush, green trees covering the mountains. Neighborhood

    Forest Hills

    Also known as “The Heights”, Forest Hills offers walkable, safe neighborhoods for families and children.

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