Homes for Sale in the Salem High School Zone
Active listings, recent sales, and a local guide to buying in the Salem High School attendance zone — Salem, VA.
About the Salem Zone
Salem High School is the only high school in Salem City Schools, an independent city school district separate from Roanoke County. The Salem zone covers the entire city of Salem and is known for tight-knit community involvement, strong academics, championship-caliber athletics, and walkable family neighborhoods. Salem combines small-town character with proximity to Roanoke College, Lewis-Gale Medical Center, and downtown Roanoke.
Why families choose this zone
- Single-high-school city district means everyone goes to the same school
- Strong academic programs and well-resourced facilities
- Storied athletic tradition (multiple state championships)
- Walkable, established neighborhoods with character homes
- Close to Roanoke College, Lewis-Gale Hospital, and downtown Salem
Neighborhoods that feed in
- Downtown Salem
- Lake Spring
- East Salem
- West Salem
- College Avenue area
- Andrew Lewis area
Always verify the specific attendance zone with the school district before submitting an offer — boundaries can be redrawn.
Feeder schools
Elementary
- East Salem Elementary
- West Salem Elementary
- South Salem Elementary
- G.W. Carver Elementary
Middle
- Andrew Lewis Middle
What to know before you buy
Salem City is a separate school district from Roanoke County — addresses inside city limits attend Salem schools regardless of proximity to county schools
Salem High is famous for its football program and rivalry with Roanoke County schools
Mix of older established homes and newer construction; many walkable neighborhoods
Available Homes in the Salem Zone
52 active listings in the Salem High School attendance zone.
$1,225,000
400 Walnut RD
Salem, VA 24153
$949,950
824 Pendleton DR
Salem, VA 24153
$755,000
726 Ambler LN
Salem, VA 24153
$740,000
38 Corbett ST
Salem, VA 24153
$725,000
1505 Ashley DR
Salem, VA 24153
$599,000
2825 Fairway Forest DR
Salem, VA 24153
$575,000
324 Pennsylvania AVE
Salem, VA 24153
$574,950
316 Polar LN
Salem, VA 24153
$535,000
704 Joan CIR
Salem, VA 24153
$479,000
716 Debra LN
Salem, VA 24153
$465,000
106 Diamond RD
Salem, VA 24153
$455,000
2409 S Clearing RD
Salem, VA 24153
Recently Sold in the Salem Zone
See what homes are actually selling for in the Salem High School attendance zone.
| Address | Sold Price | List Price | DOM | Sold Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2503 Gatehouse LN, Salem | $230,000 | $249,950 | 76 | 2026-04-29 |
| 1541 Penley BLVD, Salem | $355,000 | $350,000 | 15 | 2026-04-27 |
| 1709 Ellis CT, Salem | $199,000 | $209,000 | 16 | 2026-04-27 |
| 435 W Burwell ST, Salem | $209,000 | $209,000 | 10 | 2026-04-26 |
| 205 Northern TRL, Salem | $481,577 | $455,900 | 48 | 2026-04-24 |
| 971 Stonegate DR, Salem | $530,000 | $535,000 | 5 | 2026-04-24 |
| 1707 Glendon RD, Salem | $265,000 | $249,000 | 5 | 2026-04-24 |
| 712 Joan CIR, Salem | $484,000 | $489,900 | 6 | 2026-04-24 |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Salem Zone
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