The City of Galax is named after the Galax leaf which is native to the area and grows in the mountainous regions of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Galax is one of only forty-two independent cities in the United States. 6,800 people call this city home, and it’s not hard to see why. Steeped in culture and offering lots of unique opportunities, Galax is a unique place in Southwestern Virginia. While manufacturing, health care, and retail are the primary jobs, the city is very open to and supportive of local businesses. This might be the perfect place to start that business you’ve always dreamed of!
The City of Galax is going through an economic revitalization that focusing on their heritage of art and music. Galax is designated as the World Capital of Old Time Mountain Music. Chestnut Creek School of the Arts opened in 2007 as a center whose mission is preserving the art and music heritage of the area. They offer weekend art classes and musical experiences with local legends. They also have a pottery studio that is open to the public, and are in the process of building a woodworking studio to further brand the city as a Music and Art Heritage Hub. Their downtown is robust, offering local shops, antiquing, and restaurants.
Whether you are looking for a quaint cottage on the edge of town or a home right in the middle of things, Galax has a variety of options when it comes to real estate. Highly connected to the adjoining counties of Grayson and Carroll, you can find properties that can make you feel like you’re in the rural countryside or a home right next to downtown.
If you are looking for real estate in or around the city of Galax, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mountain Sky Properties can help you find the home or land you have been dreaming of. Give us a call at (276) 228-8882 or click here to message us directly.
$174,900
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3144 Skyline Hwy Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 840 SqFt 0.704 Acres
$305,000
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230 Terrace Ln Galax, Virginia
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,515 SqFt 0.87 Acres
$179,000
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154 Cement Drive Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,316 SqFt 8.27 Acres
$179,000
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154 Cement Drive Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,316 SqFt 8.27 Acres
$369,900
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102 Ford Avenue Galax, Virginia
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,276 SqFt 0.35 Acres
$369,900
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102 Ford Avenue Galax, Virginia
4 Beds 3 Baths 2,276 SqFt 0.35 Acres
$174,900
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334 Windy Ridge Ln Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,308 SqFt 0.503 Acres
$190,000
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1446 Marthas Knob Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt 3 Acres
$139,900
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347 Armory Road Galax, Virginia
1 Beds 1 Baths 798 SqFt 0.355 Acres
$139,900
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347 Armory Rd Galax, Virginia
1 Beds 1 Baths 798 SqFt 0.355 Acres