Roanoke County Public Schools

Homes for Sale in the Northside High School Zone

Active listings, recent sales, and a local guide to buying in the Northside High School attendance zone — Roanoke, VA.

35
Active Listings
$205,000
Starting At
$327,900
Median Price
$729,500
Top of Range

About the Northside Zone

Northside High School serves North Roanoke County, including the Hollins, Bonsack, and surrounding areas. The Northside zone is a strong value proposition for families: solid public schools, access to mountain recreation at Carvins Cove, easy I-81 access for commuters, and home prices that are typically more accessible than South County.

Why families choose this zone

  • Strong academics with growing AP program
  • Significantly more affordable than South County zones
  • Easy I-81 commute access for Lynchburg, Salem, or downtown Roanoke
  • Proximity to Carvins Cove, Hollins University, and outdoor recreation
  • Established and newer construction options

Neighborhoods that feed in

  • Hollins
  • Bonsack
  • North Lakes
  • Sun Valley
  • Read Mountain
  • Bradshaw
  • Plantation Forest

Always verify the specific attendance zone with the school district before submitting an offer — boundaries can be redrawn.

Feeder schools

Elementary

  • Bonsack Elementary
  • Burlington Elementary
  • Mountain View Elementary
  • W.E. Cundiff Elementary

Middle

  • Northside Middle
  • William Byrd Middle (some neighborhoods)

What to know before you buy

Located in North Roanoke County, drawing from Hollins, Bonsack, and Read Mountain areas

Carvins Cove (one of the largest municipal parks in the U.S.) is in the Northside zone

Strong value zone — typically lower price-per-square-foot than Cave Spring or Hidden Valley

Recently Sold in the Northside Zone

See what homes are actually selling for in the Northside High School attendance zone.

AddressSold PriceList PriceDOMSold Date
6009 Stone House LN, Roanoke$324,000$339,000732026-05-01
7125 Cedar Crest RD, Roanoke$375,000$375,00032026-04-30
6633 Jojo LN, Roanoke$305,950$299,950842026-04-29
1025 Grove LN, Roanoke$300,000$299,950842026-04-27
7044 Irondale CIR, Roanoke$395,000$395,00032026-04-24
5185 Cove RD, Roanoke$415,000$419,95012026-04-24
1152 Cardiff CT, Roanoke$429,000$440,000462026-04-23
8534 Brubaker DR, Roanoke$250,000$260,000222026-04-23

Frequently Asked Questions about the Northside Zone

Is Northside High a good school?
Northside is a solid Roanoke County public high school with a growing AP program, competitive athletics, and a strong sense of community. Test scores trail Cave Spring and Hidden Valley but the gap is narrower than reputation suggests, and the value proposition (lower home prices) is significant.
How affordable is the Northside zone compared to South County?
Northside zone homes typically run 10-20% below comparable South County (Cave Spring or Hidden Valley) prices. For families willing to be in North Roanoke County, this can mean a larger home, a bigger yard, or a shorter mortgage. Commute times to downtown Roanoke are similar from either side.
What outdoor amenities are nearby?
Northside is the closest zone to Carvins Cove, a 12,000+ acre park with reservoir access, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing — one of the largest municipally-owned parks in the United States. Read Mountain Preserve is also in the zone, with trails and overlooks.

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