2421 Cornwallis Ave Se, Roanoke
(540) 529-4294
Red Key Realty
South Roanoke sits at the foot of Mill Mountain, between the Roanoke River and the mountain, centered on Crystal Spring Avenue. It is one of the city's most established neighborhoods, known for gracious older homes, mature trees and a small, walkable commercial strip along Crystal Spring.
As of November 2026, there are about 30 homes and condos for sale in South Roanoke, priced from roughly $260,000 to about $1.3 million. The average asking price is close to $600,000, for a home of nearly four bedrooms and about 3,000 square feet. Figures come from live MLS data, change daily and are rounded.
The area was first settled near the Crystal Springs in 1750. The Crystal Spring Land Company began developing the community in 1890, and South Roanoke was annexed into the city in 1915. The historic Crystal Spring Steam Pumping Station is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Today, residents enjoy the shops and restaurants of the Crystal Spring district, quick access to the trails and overlooks of Mill Mountain, and an easy drive downtown.
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Many South Roanoke homes, especially near Crystal Spring Avenue and along White Oak Road, aren't in a named subdivision. They all appear in the South Roanoke listings below.
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