Smyth County

Smyth County is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains offering some of the most beautiful scenery in Southwest Virginia including the Commonwealth’s tallest mountain, Mount Rogers. Smyth County consists of Marion, Chilhowie, Saltville, Sugar Grove and a few smaller communities. If you enjoy the outdoors then you will absolutely love Smyth County.

Downtown Marion

Located at the center of Smyth County is the quiet, albeit adventure filled Town of Marion.  Marion has incredible access to interstate 81 making it convenient whether you are heading southwest to Bristol or northeast to Roanoke.  Marion has a thriving downtown filled with local restaurants, unique shopping, the historic General Francis Marion Hotel as well as the famous Lincoln Theatre. The Lincoln Theatre offers a variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year and the bluegrass music television series, Song of the Mountains. The General Francis Marion Hotel credited with being on National Geographic’s Top 150 Hotels in North America offers a luxury stay with the comfort, convenience and amenities of a modern hotel while retaining the ambiance of the 1920’s. As you stroll through this energetic downtown you will be amazed at everything Marion has to offer.

Hungry Mother State Park and Outdoor Life

Those seeking an outdoor life full of adventure and beautiful scenery will find Smyth County to be Heaven on Earth. The award winning Hungry Mother State Park is just minutes from Downtown Marion with a 108 acre lake in the heart of the mountains. Hungry Mother has a pristine sandy beach, 17 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, fishing pier, canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, camping and a variety of cabins. In addition to everything Hungry Mother State Park offers, Marion is home to miles upon miles of stocked trout streams (Check out a local video of the trout). Ziplining, SkyFall, Rock-Wall Climbing, Tubing and much more is also now available in Smyth County through Hungry Mother Adventures.

Back of the Dragon

If riding motorcycles is your thing, then you have to check out the world famous Back of the Dragon Motorcycle Trail that extends across 3 mountain ranges, 32 miles of excitement, 260 curves and elevations up to 3,500 feet running from Marion to Tazewell.

Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences

Launched in 2014, The School of Health Sciences at Emory & Henry College opened a 15 acre campus at the former site of the Smyth County Community Hospital. The campus offers four graduate programs, free clinic and several research labs. Bringing a prestigious college to Smyth County has and hopefully will continue to boost the local economy.

While Smyth County is a beautiful place to visit, it is even a greater place to call home.



Featured Properties

Located near the golf course, this brick ranch features 3BR and 2.5BA.  One of the bedrooms no longer has a closet, but could be put back, or the basement allows plenty of space to add multiple bedrooms and/or den. Bathroom and walk-in closet already in place in the basement.  Laundry upstairs could be moved back down to the basement to allow a tub or shower to expand the half bath into a full.  Lovely fenced in backyard with large patio for entertaining and grilling plus the added sun porch that can be used during all seasons.  The basement could also be finished as a guest space or a mother in-law suite, with outside entry access.  Two car attached garage and outside storage closet.  This house also comes with a Generac system so that you will always have power during outages along with new gas logs for back up heat.  This sell is contingent upon seller purchasing another home. $259,900 Active

523 Gordon Ave. Marion, Virginia

3 Beds 3 Baths 1,419 SqFt 0.3 Acres

Great starter home or investment property.  Has a bonus room that could serve as another bedroom, office, or den.  This home was impacted by the flood in September 2024.  However, some work has been done in the backyard to divert future water away from the house.  All flooring has been replaced except for one room that was not affected. $79,900 Active

152 Teas Rd Sugar Grove, Virginia

2 Beds 1 Baths 1,176 SqFt 0.048 Acres

Cape Cod-style conveniently located approximately ten minutes from Marion and Chilhowie on Route 11. This property features an open living room and kitchen that is great for hosting family and friends. The vaulted ceilings add a touch of natural lighting that shines perfectly through the large window above the living area. The main level also boasts two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The master bedroom with a walk-in closet is located upstairs along with another full bathroom. More than an ample amount of storage is available in the full unfinished walk-out basement.  Take the opportunity to rest and relax on the deck accessible through the kitchen or on the covered front porch. House is situated on a .49 acre lot that offers over 250 feet of road frontage. Additional 1.99 acres adjacent to the property listed separately for $49,900. $269,900 Active

1900 Lee Highway Marion, Virginia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,512 SqFt 0.49 Acres

This quaint but roomy ranch home sits on 3.28 acres which includes a lot that fronts on Dell Dr. and Long Leaf Dr.  It features 3 BR, and 1.5 BA on the main level and one bedroom in the basement.  Oil Furnace is a year old. Water supply is public for the kitchen and baths are supplied by well. There are 2 hot water heaters.   Attached 3 car garage with workspace.  Additional outbuildings on the property. Most of property is fenced.  Laundry hookups on each floor.  Some contents are negotiable with the sell. $169,900 Active

934 Dell Dr. Marion, Virginia

4 Beds 2 Baths 1,524 SqFt 3.28 Acres

One level living right off the Holston Hills golf course!  This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home sits right off of #8 green for Holston Hills Country Club and golf course.  Large back deck perfect for cookouts and just relaxing. Located near all that Marion Downtown has to offer. The storage shed in the backyard conveys. $280,000 Active

504 Gordon Ave Marion, Virginia

3 Beds 2 Baths 1,876 SqFt 0.27 Acres

Smyth County Communities