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.
345 Hampton Knob Ln Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,522 SqFt 2.490 Acres
660 Bowling Lane Galax, Virginia
4 Beds 2 Baths 2,218 SqFt 86.739 Acres
600 Fries Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,254 SqFt 0.300 Acres
105 Northview St. Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,132 SqFt 0.500 Acres
105 Northview Street Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,132 SqFt 0.500 Acres
914 Beaver Creek Road Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 480 SqFt 5.860 Acres
1527 Cardinal Road Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,148 SqFt 0.500 Acres
903 West Stuart Drive Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 2 Baths 981 SqFt 0.210 Acres
LOT 1 WITHHELD BY SELLER Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 3 Baths 2,520 SqFt 47.980 Acres
2502 Deer Haven Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,512 SqFt 0.270 Acres
493 Hampton Knob Ln Galax, Virginia
4 Beds 4 Baths 3,000 SqFt 19.390 Acres
144 Cedar Pt. Galax, Virginia
5 Beds 3 Baths 2,488 SqFt 1.112 Acres
Displaying schools in Galax
Name | Grade Range | Enrollment | Rating |
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Baywood Elementary School |
PK-5 | ||
Coop Center For Excep Children |
n/a | ||
Fairview Elementary School |
K-5 | ||
Galax Elementary School |
PK-4 | ||
Galax High School |
8-12 | ||
Galax Middle School |
5-7 | ||
Gladeville Elementary School |
PK-5 | ||
Landmark Baptist Academy |
3-12 | ||
Oakland Elementary School |
PK-5 |