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.
829 Glendale Road Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,368 SqFt 0.570 Acres
1532 Cranberry Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,371 SqFt 0.300 Acres
129 Whippoorwill Lane Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,500 SqFt 0.556 Acres
2115 Commonwealth Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,340 SqFt 0.630 Acres
314 Haystack Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 2,232 SqFt 0.460 Acres
768 Dixon Rd Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,496 SqFt 1.680 Acres
983 Savannah Rd. Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 3 Baths 1,356 SqFt 0.710 Acres
1250 Main Street Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 SqFt 0.680 Acres
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1250 S Main Street Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 2 Baths 1,152 SqFt 0.680 Acres
452 Poplar Knob Road Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 1 Baths 1,111 SqFt 0.400 Acres
306 Country Club Ln Galax, Virginia
3 Beds 1 Baths 1,710 SqFt 1.090 Acres
102 Williams St Galax, Virginia
2 Beds 2 Baths 1,120 SqFt 0.300 Acres
Displaying schools in Galax
| Name | Grade Range | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |