Smith Mountain Lake, VA relocation guide
Moving to North Shore, VA
$504,400Median home value
Franklin CountyArea
Commuter-friendlyCommute profile
About North Shore
North Shore is the quieter side of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia's 20,000-acre reservoir playground in the Blue Ridge foothills. Lakefront homes with private docks, the state park's beaches, and Bedford's small-town services make it classic Virginia lake living.
Home prices in North Shore
The median home value in North Shore is $504,400.
Top places in North Shore
- Smith Mountain Lake — 500 miles of shoreline for boating and fishing.
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park — beaches, trails, and the Turtle Island cruise.
- Downtown Bedford — the National D-Day Memorial and Main Street, 20 minutes north.
- Roanoke — the Star City, 45 minutes west for dining and the airport.
- Lynchburg — about 45 minutes east.
- Blue Ridge Parkway — scenic drives 30 minutes west.
Commuting from North Shore
- Roanoke is about 45 minutes west; Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport similar.
- Bedford is 20 minutes north for groceries and services.
- Lynchburg is roughly 45 minutes east.
North Shore FAQs
- What is the housing market like in North Shore, VA?
The median home value in North Shore is $504,400. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from North Shore, VA?
Roanoke is about 45 minutes west; Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport similar.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.