Southeast

Roanoke

Roanoke County, VA

Population

99,213

Walk Score

89 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$917

Median home value

$162,000

Founded

1852

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • American Viscose Plant Historic District · listed 2019
  • Belmont Historic District · listed 2019
  • Coopers Cove Community
  • English Gardens · listed 2022
  • Henry Street Historic District · listed 2004
  • Norwich Historic District · listed 2024
  • Southeast Roanoke Neighborhood
  • Gainsboro Historic District · listed 2005
  • Grandin Road Commercial Historic District · listed 2002
  • Melrose-Rugby Historic District · listed 2013
  • Norfolk and Western Railway Company Historic District · listed 1999
  • Riverland Historic District · listed 2013
  • Roanoke City Market Historic District · listed 1983
  • Roanoke City Market Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2002
  • Roanoke Downtown Historic District · listed 2002
  • Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2007
  • Roanoke Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2013
  • Roanoke River and Railroad Historic District · listed 2013
  • Roanoke Warehouse Historic District · listed 1983
  • Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District · listed 2007
  • Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase II) · listed 2014
  • Salem Avenue-Roanoke Automotive Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2008
  • Southwest Historic District · listed 1985
  • Southwest Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 2020
  • Wasena Historic District · listed 2012

Notable landmarks

  • Black Horse Tavern-Bellvue Hotel and Office · listed 2002
  • Boxley-Sprinkle House · listed 2004
  • Colony House Motor Lodge
  • Lawson, H.L., & Son Warehouse · listed 2008
  • Lone Oaks · listed 1973
  • Monterey · listed 1974
  • Norfolk & Western Class A No. 1218 Locomotive · listed 2025
  • Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive · listed 2024
  • Old Tombstone · listed 1980
  • Salvation Army Citadel · listed 2020
  • Virginia Can Company-S.H. Heironimus Warehouse · listed 2006
  • Apartment Building on Windsor Avenue and Brunswick St. · listed 2010
  • Belmont Methodist-Episcopal Church · listed 2011
  • Boxley Building · listed 1984
  • Buena Vista · listed 1974
  • Burrell Memorial Hospital · listed 2003
  • Campbell Avenue Complex · listed 1991
  • Carlin's Amoco Station · listed 2012
  • City of Roanoke Fire Station No. 5 · listed 2011
  • Colonial National Bank · listed 1983
  • Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station · listed 1980
  • Fire Station No. 1 · listed 1973
  • First National Bank · listed 1982
  • Gainsboro Branch of the Roanoke City Public Library · listed 1996
  • Harrison School · listed 1982
  • …and 17 more

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