Homes for Sale in the James River High School Zone
Active listings, recent sales, and a local guide to buying in the James River High School attendance zone — Buchanan, VA.
About the James River Zone
James River High School serves the northern part of Botetourt County, including Buchanan, Eagle Rock, and the surrounding rural areas. This is a smaller, tight-knit school zone with strong community involvement and a rural character that buyers seeking acreage, privacy, and mountain access often find appealing.
Why families choose this zone
- Smaller school size and tight community
- Substantial acreage available at relatively low cost
- Direct access to the James River, Blue Ridge Parkway, and Jefferson National Forest
- Strong agricultural and outdoor heritage
- Quieter, more rural lifestyle than southern Botetourt or Roanoke County
Neighborhoods that feed in
- Buchanan
- Eagle Rock
- Glen Wilton
- Arcadia
- Springwood
Always verify the specific attendance zone with the school district before submitting an offer — boundaries can be redrawn.
Feeder schools
Elementary
- Eagle Rock Elementary
- Buchanan Elementary
Middle
- Central Academy Middle
What to know before you buy
Most rural of the Roanoke Valley high school zones — significant acreage available
Direct James River access for fishing, kayaking, and tubing
Commute to downtown Roanoke is longer (35-45 minutes) — best for buyers who work locally or remotely
Available Homes in the James River Zone
26 active listings in the James River High School attendance zone.
$5,499,500
1066 Greyledge RD
Buchanan, VA 24066
$1,999,990
3281 Springwood RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$1,125,000
569 Sprinkle RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$980,000
80 Oriskany Square
Eagle Rock, VA 24085
$950,000
12106 Lee
Buchanan, VA 24066
$899,000
540 Wagon Wheel Run
Buchanan, VA 24066
$630,500
146 Hill DR
Fincastle, VA 24090
$630,000
341 Springwood RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$619,900
426 Ezra DR
Buchanan, VA 24066
$569,000
17749 Main ST
Buchanan, VA 24066
$495,000
19391 Main ST
Buchanan, VA 24066
$450,000
6481 Roanoke RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
Recently Sold in the James River Zone
See what homes are actually selling for in the James River High School attendance zone.
| Address | Sold Price | List Price | DOM | Sold Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2545 Pico RD, Buchanan | $375,000 | $365,000 | 3 | 2026-05-14 |
| 1905 Mount Joy RD, Buchanan | $380,000 | $380,000 | 11 | 2026-05-13 |
| 2883 Timber Ridge, Buchanan | $263,000 | $282,000 | 75 | 2026-05-11 |
| 5 Mount Zion DR, Eagle Rock | $40,950 | $49,900 | 16 | 2026-05-06 |
| 10924 Narrow Passage RD, Eagle Rock | $320,000 | $339,950 | 16 | 2026-04-27 |
| 185 Walnut Manor DR, Fincastle | $710,000 | $724,950 | 10 | 2026-04-22 |
| 6102 Jennings Creek RD, Buchanan | $450,000 | $489,000 | 59 | 2026-04-16 |
| 1249 Blue Ridge Tpke, Fincastle | $225,000 | $225,000 | 5 | 2026-04-14 |
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