Radford Real Estate

As the home of Radford University, the City of Radford blends its academic atmosphere with the fantastic beauty of the New River Valley to create a place where opportunity and nature meet. Radford’s college-town ambiance, rich heritage and growing economy make this one of the premier cities in all of Virginia to buy a home and has even gained it the acknowledgement as an “All-American City.”

Settled in 1750, over 15,000 people now proudly call Radford their home. With the Blue Ridge Mountain foothills as their playground, the people of Radford enjoy a fine mix of small-town living, the influence of Radford University’s prestige and presence and the incredible recreational opportunity’s the area has been blessed with. Claytor Lake and the New River are terrific places to fish, boat, swim and camp and the Appalachian Trail is an excellent way to explore the scenery of the New River Valley. Radford further promotes the use of the natural wonders of the area with an active and progressive Department of Parks and Recreation which operates 14 city parks that offer a variety of sports fields and courts and are popular local picnic places. Golfers who live in Radford have access to nine different public and private golf courses within 30-minute drive of the city.

As the home of Radford University, the city benefits from an academic and cultural city that makes it a pleasant place to live. Those living in Radford can enjoy taking in a game of soccer, baseball, softball, lacrosse and much more when the Radford University Highlanders are playing at home. Radford University also hosts many gallery presentations and theatre performances throughout the year which are well attended by faculty, students and locals. But Radford residents don’t always have to wait for the university to play host for something fun and entertaining to do because the city has a number of great family-friendly events, fairs and festivals throughout the year and on major holidays.

Just as the Radford University contributes to the higher-education possibilities of the city’s residents, the community takes great pride in its local schools. Radford’s Belle Heth Elementary, McHarg Elementary, Dalton Intermediate and Radford High School offer excellent education for the city’s students and a low student-to-teacher ratio. The quality education of Radford’s schools and the 9,000 students at Radford University provide a solid, well-educated workforce for the city’s growing economy. Additionally, Radford’s commercial and industrial businesses have been attracted and continue to benefit from low taxes and other incentives in order to keep the city’s growth stable. The growth has brought Radford a flurry of great restaurants and shopping options and a downtown renovation project is building on the city’s successes.

If you are ready to find why Radford is one of the best places to live in all of Virginia, contact The Hudson Team to help you find the right Radford home for sale for you. The Hudson Team’s knowledge of Radford’s real estate market will be an incredible asset to you as you begin to explore the housing options available in Radford’s great neighborhoods and new developments.

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