Roanoke, Virginia grew so fast after the Norfolk & Western Railway arrived in the 1880s that locals started calling it the “Magic City” — a nickname that stuck as the town transformed from a small tobacco depot called Big Lick into Virginia’s third-largest city within a decade. On 4.21 secluded acres just outside that same historic railroad city, a three-bedroom ranch at 5580 Warring Ln now offers genuinely fantastic mountain views, listed at $349,000.
A Single-Level Home With a Real Basement Below
Built in 2000, this 1,995-square-foot ranch keeps all three bedrooms and two of its three bathrooms entirely on the main level, with an open floor plan connecting the living room, kitchen, and dining area. Cathedral ceilings and skylights bring in natural light, and a fireplace anchors the living room. Below the main floor, a partially finished walkout basement adds a great room and a bonus space, plus a full third bathroom and a second laundry area — genuine expansion potential beyond the main living space. The listing specifically calls out an abundance of storage space throughout, a detail that’s easy to overlook until a home doesn’t have it.
A wonderful front porch and a rear deck give the home two distinct outdoor spaces to take in the surrounding mountain scenery.
Genuine Seclusion With Room to Park
The 4.21-acre lot is described directly as secluded, with real mountain views framing the property. Parking is unusually generous for a residential lot — eight total spaces, including two covered — plus a storage shed for equipment or overflow.
The Practical Details
Water comes from a private well, and the property runs on a private septic system. Heating and cooling run through an electric heat pump backed by propane. Annual property taxes run $3,418, and the home has been on the market for just 8 days as of this listing.
The Numbers
| Price | $349,000 ($175/sq ft) |
| Location | 5580 Warring Ln, Roanoke, VA 24014 |
| Home Size | 1,995 sq ft |
| Bedrooms / Bathrooms | 3 / 3 full |
| Lot Size | 4.21 acres, secluded |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Water / Sewer | Private well / private septic |
| Heating / Cooling | Electric heat pump, propane |
| Basement | Full, walk-out, partially finished |
| Views | Mountain |
| Parking | 8 spaces (2 covered) |
| Annual Taxes | $3,418 |
Why Roanoke
Roanoke sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, blending its railroad-boomtown history with a modern identity built around Carilion Clinic and a growing outdoor recreation scene. The McAfee Knob trail and the Blue Ridge Parkway both sit within easy reach, and the city’s downtown market and arts scene continue to draw new residents. For a buyer looking for genuine mountain views and real seclusion on acreage, with a home offering true single-level living plus bonus basement space, this corner of Roanoke offers a distinctive combination close to the city’s amenities.
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