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
34 active listings in the James River High School attendance zone.
$5,499,500
1066 Greyledge RD
Buchanan, VA 24066
$1,800,000
3281 Springwood RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$1,125,000
569 Sprinkle RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$950,000
12106 Lee
Buchanan, VA 24066
$899,000
540 Wagon Wheel Run
Buchanan, VA 24066
$895,000
625 Frontier WAY
Fincastle, VA 24090
$729,000
581 Idle Acres RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$699,950
2620 Breckinridge Mill RD
Fincastle, VA 24090
$685,000
75 Walnut Manor DR
Fincastle, VA 24090
$630,500
146 Hill DR
Fincastle, VA 24090
$619,900
426 Ezra DR
Buchanan, VA 24066
$599,500
341 Springwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1124 Old Hollow RD, Buchanan | $588,000 | $619,000 | 18 | 2026-06-16 |
| 68 Hill Drive DR, Fincastle | $635,000 | $669,950 | 45 | 2026-06-12 |
| 411 Hardbarger RD, Buchanan | $485,000 | $495,000 | 18 | 2026-06-08 |
| 493 Culpepper AVE, Buchanan | $181,000 | $185,000 | 9 | 2026-06-08 |
| 3770 Wheatland RD, Fincastle | $33,000 | $38,000 | 35 | 2026-06-03 |
| 3919 Botetourt RD, Fincastle | $510,000 | $542,900 | 324 | 2026-06-02 |
| 220 Settlers RD, Fincastle | $860,000 | $850,000 | 12 | 2026-05-28 |
| 2674 Pico RD, Buchanan | $286,500 | $286,400 | 4 | 2026-05-28 |
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