Virginia Tech Area Real Estate

The heart of Blacksburg is Virginia Tech, and buying real estate in the area of the prestigious university allows you to be in the middle of the one of Virginia’s most exciting places to live. World-class outdoor recreational activities, great employment opportunities and state-of-the art amenities make live around Virginia Tech an increasingly popular option in Southwest Virginia.

Growth in the Virginia Tech area can be attributed to many factors, including the presence of Virginia Tech’s Corporate Research Center (CRC). The CRC contributes to the professional environment of the area by being the home to the Edward Via Virginias College of Osteopathic Medicine and over 100 technology-based companies. The CRC is complimented by the 200,000-square-foot Inn at Virginia Tech and Skeleton Conference Center, adding to the Virginia Tech area’s continued appeal to new residents. As one of the most “wired” communities in the world, buying real estate near Virginia Tech and Blacksburg means access to mobile Internet connections almost anywhere in town.

A low crime rate in Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech campus has resulted in a recent survey indicating that over 90 percent of residents saying they felt safe in their neighborhoods. Supported by the Virginia Tech Police Department, which provides full policing services to the community, and families are increasingly moving to the Virginia Tech area. Families also enjoy access to over 160 businesses and restaurants in downtown Blacksburg. Watching a Hokies’ football or basketball game is a short trip on the Blacksburg Transit, which provides shuttles to Virginia Tech and throughout the town, too.

Virginia Tech’s great location allows residents in the area to choose from an array of leisure and recreational activities. You can shop at the nearby University Mall Shopping Center, Gables Shopping Center, Lowes Shopping Center and Hethwood Shopping Center. Golfers have a variety of courses to choose from, including the Virginia Tech Golf Course which is open to the public. Outdoor adventures also await you when you buy a Virginia Tech property, with the Appalachian Trail and Washington-Jefferson National Forest being so close to your home. Living near Virginia Tech has even garnered the attention of Outside Magazine, which ranked Blacksburg and the Virginia Tech area as a top 10 “Dream Town” for those who love the outdoors.

Other national publications and surveys have taken notice of the Virginia Tech area, including The Sporting News and Men’s Journal, which have called it one of the best places to live in America because of the area’s thriving economy, safety and lifestyle. New home developments dot the local Virginia Tech area neighborhoods and mix with established neighborhoods to provide something for everyone from the new Virginia Tech grad who found a local job, to expanding families and retirees. Other Virginia Tech real estate options include townhomes and condominiums that are extremely affordable. For all of your Virginia Tech property needs, feel free to contact The Hudson Team who can find just the right home for you and your family.

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