Top 5 Virginia Real Estate Counties Reviewed

Top 5 Virginia Real Estate Counties Reviewed

by Brian Garvin

Amherst County, VA. - The Amherst County, VA Real Estate Market has a lot of advantages for both Real Estate Buyers and Real Estate Sellers. Amherst is deeply committed to progress and growth as well as a region of people who are there for each other in the worst of times. The current county seat is Colleen which is by Nelson County. Tobacco, Apple Orchards, Mining, Milling and Timber are all traits characterists of this area. The Appalacian Train runs 25 miles through the county, and you can also take advantage of the Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail. Many homes in this area have that old, 1900's rustic look.

Appomattox County, VA. - In 1845, this region was started from Buckingham, Prince Edward, Campbell and Charlotte Counties. This entire county was named after the Appomattox River. This is also the same region where Confederate General Robert Lee gave up and turned in arms to Ulysses S. Grant, which happened at the McLean house. One square mile of this county is just water, but the other 335 square miles is land. You can also visit the Holiday Lake State Park as well as the Paradise Lake Campground while you're out here if you love hiking. Friday Cheers only takes place here from February through October. This region also sports the Lions Club Food festival in May. Get ready for plenty of barbecues, shrimp and catfish.

Bedford County, VA. - This region has great transportation links and is fairly close by Washington, DC, as well as Richmond which is the State Capitol of Virginia. East of Roanoke, VA., this county covers about 764 Square Miles. Within one day you can reach any of the major Mid Atlantic Cities which makes this a high demand area for VA Real Estate Buyers as well as Real Estate Sellers. If you are into water sports, hunting, camping, fishing and hiking, this area can accommodate you very well. There is a strong sense of community and loyalty among people of this area, and home values have remained stabile in spite of the current recession.

Campbell County, VA. - This county was founded in 1789 and named after Colonel Arthur Campbell. This area is notorious for its beauty and available natural resources. In 1936 a dam was constructed in this area which has recently become a tourist trap called Norris Lake. Baseball, Swimming, Basketball, Soccer and Football are very popular around the Campbell County region. If you get out here you should also consider visiting the Avoca Museum and the National D-Day memorial. Annual Festivities in this region include the Wine Festival as well as the Annual Tractor Pull. Tobacco used to be the main industry out here, but recently lots of other successful enterprises have started budding as well.

Buckingham County, VA. - Buckingham rests South of the James River, smack in the middle of the State of Virginia. This county was founded in 1761, and before this it was a part of Albemarle County. Some claim this region was named from the Duke of Buckingham in Nelgnad. Others claim it was named after Archibald Cary on Willis Creek. Whatever the case, while you're out in Buckingham be sure to view the home of Carter G. Woodson who is the father of African American history and Black History Month. This region is also the home of Revolutionary War soldier Peter Francisco.