Living here
Living near Virginia Tech.
What homes close to campus cost, which neighborhoods are closest, and the Town rules to check before you buy near the university.
The short version
- Virginia Tech's 2,600-acre main campus is in Blacksburg. We measure "near campus" in a straight line from the Drillfield, at the center of campus.
- 37 homes are for sale within 1.5 miles of the Drillfield today, and homes there sold for a median $443,500 over the last 12 months. See them all on the Virginia Tech homes page.
- Close to campus, recent sales were 54% houses, 27% condos, 18% townhomes. Townwide, they were 66% houses, 17% townhomes, 16% condos.
- The Town limits how many unrelated people can live in one home, and the limit depends on the zoning district. Check it before you buy a home you may rent out.
Homes by distance from campus
Distance changes what is for sale. Here is the market in rings around the Drillfield.
| Distance | For sale now | Median asking | Sold, 12 months | Median sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Within 1 mile | 15 | $650,000 | 66 | $519,877 |
| 1 to 2 miles | 43 | $420,000 | 150 | $450,150 |
| 2 to 3 miles | 25 | $750,000 | 90 | $447,450 |
| More than 3 miles | 40 | $589,950 | 103 | $490,999 |
See them on a map on the Virginia Tech homes page, or browse homes for sale near Virginia Tech and recent sales near Virginia Tech.
Neighborhoods closest to campus
These neighborhoods have homes whose median distance to the Drillfield is 1.5 miles or less, closest first.
| Neighborhood | Distance | For sale now | Sales on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Square Condominiums | 0.6 mi | 1 | 24 |
| Clay Court Condominiums | 0.7 mi | 0 | 37 |
| McBryde Village | 0.7 mi | 2 | 135 |
| Park Place | 0.7 mi | 0 | 41 |
| Tremont Estates | 0.8 mi | 0 | 39 |
| Berryfield | 0.8 mi | 0 | 27 |
| Stonegate | 0.8 mi | 1 | 24 |
| Springdale Addition | 0.8 mi | 0 | 21 |
| Midtown | 0.9 mi | 6 | 34 |
| University Place | 0.9 mi | 0 | 157 |
Every neighborhood page shows its homes for sale, its recent sales and its price history. Browse all neighborhoods.
Occupancy limits: check before you buy
Blacksburg's zoning ordinance limits how many people who are not related may live in one dwelling, and the limit depends on the zoning district. A few examples from the ordinance and Town records:
| Zoning district | Occupancy limit |
|---|---|
| R-4 Low Density Residential | A family plus two unrelated persons, or three unrelated persons (as cited by the Town in a 2025 zoning appeal) |
| RR-1 Rural Residential 1 | A family plus two unrelated persons, or three unrelated persons |
| DC Downtown Commercial | A family plus two unrelated persons, or four unrelated persons |
See what's coming to Blacksburg: new development and projects in the works, and follow what Town Council is deciding.
Getting to campus without a car
Blacksburg Transit connects neighborhoods, shopping areas and the Virginia Tech campus, and every ride is fare-free. Service levels follow the Virginia Tech academic calendar, so check schedules around university breaks.
The Huckleberry Trail, a paved 15-mile rail trail, starts in downtown Blacksburg and runs south toward Christiansburg. The Smart Way bus to Roanoke and its airport stops at the Transit Center on campus.
About the university
Virginia Tech is a land-grant university founded in 1872, with a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg. Private planes can land at the Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport next to campus.
Coming for a job at the university? Read relocating for a job at Virginia Tech. New to the area? Start with moving to Blacksburg.
This site is independent and is not affiliated with Virginia Tech.
Questions, answered
How many homes are for sale near Virginia Tech?
37 homes are for sale within 1.5 miles of the Drillfield, measured in a straight line, based on live listing data.
How much do homes near Virginia Tech cost?
Homes within 1.5 miles of the Drillfield sold for a median $443,500 over the last 12 months. Today's median asking price there is $499,900.
How many unrelated people can live in a house in Blacksburg?
It depends on the zoning district. In the R-4 Low Density Residential district, the Town has cited a limit of a family plus two unrelated persons, or three unrelated persons. Downtown Commercial allows a family plus two, or four unrelated persons. Confirm the limit for a specific address with the Town of Blacksburg.
Sources
Every fact in this guide that is not a market number comes from an official or primary source below, checked on the date shown. Market numbers come from listing and sales data. Something out of date? Tell us.
- Virginia Tech: facts about Virginia TechChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia Tech: history and traditionsChecked October 13, 2026
- Virginia Tech: directions to Virginia TechChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: BZA-25-1, appeal of zoning violation in R-4 Low Density ResidentialChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: zoning amendments to permit more single-family housingChecked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Division 2: Rural Residential 1Checked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Zoning Ordinance, Article III, Division 14: Downtown Commercial DistrictChecked October 13, 2026
- Town of Blacksburg: Planning and BuildingChecked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Transit: about BTChecked October 13, 2026
- Blacksburg Transit: fare informationChecked October 13, 2026
- Montgomery County Parks and Recreation: Huckleberry TrailChecked October 13, 2026
- Valley Metro: Smart Way busChecked October 13, 2026