Marlee Russell - Realtor

✨ NEW PRICE ✨

We just dropped the price on 2143 Broadway Ave SW by $15,000 and it’s now offered at $434,900.

This is one of those homes that checks so many boxes: character, updates, outdoor space, and a location that’s hard to beat. Nestled in the heart of Crystal Spring, you’re just minutes from Sweet Donkey, River’s Edge, local restaurants, parks, and everything that makes this part of Roanoke so special.

🏡 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🌳 Fenced Backyard
☕ Close to your favorite local spots
✨ Timeless charm with thoughtful updates

If you’ve been watching this one, now is the time to take another look.

📍2143 Broadway Ave SW, Roanoke, VA

🏡 Full Property Listing: https://showsgreat.photography/2143-Broadway-Ave-SW

Listing Agent: Marlee Russell
Listing Office: Nest Realty – Roanoke
📲 540.892.7326

~ 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ~

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

One of my favorite calls to get is, “Hey, a friend gave me your name.” 🥹

This family was referred to me because they had outgrown their current space and needed a home that worked better for their blended family (and, let’s be honest, their two fur babies too 🐾).

The minute we walked through this one, we all had that feeling. You know the one.

The challenge? We weren’t the only ones who loved it. With a lot of interest on the property, we had to move quickly and put together a strong, strategic offer that would stand out without overcomplicating things.

A few negotiations, some crossed fingers, and one accepted contract later… they’re officially HOME. 🏡✨

Now they have the space they need to make memories, grow together, and start their next chapter. And yes, the human kids will enjoy it too… but I have a feeling the dogs may have already claimed the backyard. 😂🐶

Thank you for trusting me with such a big milestone and thank you to the client who sent them my way. Referrals will never stop meaning the world to me. ❤️

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

🏡 POV: You’re touring a 1922 home and keep getting distracted by the details…

✨ The push button light switches.

🔔 The original style doorbell.

💎 The glass doorknobs.

🤍 The beadboard porch ceiling.

🧱 The arched brickwork.

🏠 The vintage house numbers.

🐭 And yes…the tiny mouse guarding the back deck.

These are the things I notice when I’m walking through a house. The little details that somehow survive 100+ years and give a home its personality.

2143 Broadway Ave SW has plenty of updates, but these were the things that made me smile.

Which one is your favorite? 👇

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

🏡 OPEN HOUSE | SATURDAY | JUN. 6th | 1–3 PM 🏡

If your Pinterest board is full of front porches, original character, hardwood floors, and neighborhoods where you can grab a coffee then take a stroll to the park… this one deserves a spot on your weekend plans.

📍 2143 Broadway Ave SW, Roanoke
🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Full Bathrooms
✨ 1922 character + thoughtful updates
🌳 Fenced backyard, deck, and covered front porch
🚗 Off-street parking
📦 Full basement with flexible space

Just minutes from , , , River’s Edge Park , , and more!

Come see why this is one of my favorite new listings in Southwest Roanoke. I’ll be there Saturday (6/6) from 1–3 PM and would love to show you around!

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

1922 character 🤝 modern peace of mind ✨

This one has the charm people are always hoping to find… but with the updates they don’t want to deal with later. Gorgeous wood floors, natural light, a gas fireplace, functional living space, and a layout that actually makes sense for everyday life 🏡

Plus:

✨ 4 bedrooms + 2 full bathrooms
✨ Updated electrical rewire + panel
✨ Radon mitigation system already installed
✨ Updated deck + fire pit area
✨ Full basement with flex space for a gym, office, rec room, or storage
✨ Fenced yard, off-street parking & a covered front porch made for slow mornings ☕️

And the location? Hard to beat 📍 Minutes to Crystal Spring Elementary, Sweet Donkey, Fork in the Alley, River’s Edge Park, and more.

A home with personality AND practicality? We love to see it 👏

🏡 Full Property Listing:
https://showsgreat.photography/2143-Broadway-Ave-SW

Listing Agent: Marlee Russell
Listing Office: Nest Realty – Roanoke
📲 540.892.7326

~ 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ~

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

This seller got connected to me through a past client of mine (which is still the biggest compliment ever btw). They were needing more space after some life changes, so we did the walkthrough, talked timing, prep, strategy… and then came the part where I always internally panic a little:

✨ pricing the house ✨

I gave them the number the comps supported while mentally preparing myself to be humbled… and instead they basically told me, “Wait… we thought it’d be way less than that.” 😅

Which made me excited.

And also immediately made me feel pressure to perform LOL.

So we got to work.
🧹 Prepped the house.
📸 Got photos done.
🤓 Built out the marketing.
💥 Went live.

Day 7? Full price CASH offer. Smooth transaction. Closed right on time. 👏

Moral of the story: strategic pricing + solid marketing + sellers willing to trust the process = chef’s kiss.

Also shoutout to every past client that refers me to their people. Y’all are literally the reason my business keeps growing and I don’t take that lightly 🫶

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

POV: your Realtor says “we can totally knock out a few showings” and suddenly you’re touring 16 houses in one day across Roanoke 😅🏡

These two were relocating from out of state for Carilion and were on a MAJOR time crunch before residency life officially kicks in. They found me through another Carilion match couple I helped before (which is seriously the biggest compliment ever 🫶).

The goal?
✨ Character
✨ Space
✨ Semi move-in ready
✨ A commute that wouldn’t make those 12+ hour shifts even longer

After a veryyyy long day of showings, lots of “wait… go back to that one,” and enough caffeine to concern a physician… we found the house 💙

Helping relocation clients learn the different pockets of Roanoke while trying to balance commute times, home styles, and budget will forever be one of my favorite parts of this job.

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

Some homes you tour… and some you feel 🤍🏡

1912 Bluemont Ave SW is that perfect Raleigh Court blend—1929 character, updated livability, and a layout that just makes sense.

What you’ll notice:
• 3 beds | 2 full baths
• Front porch you’ll actually use
• Warm, original details throughout
• Fully fenced backyard + deck = hosting, relaxing, pets ✔️
• Detached garage = gym / workshop / storage
• Off-street parking (because convenience matters)

And you’re minutes to Grandin Village—coffee runs, dinner spots, and movie nights at the Grandin Theater 🎬

This is the kind of home people wait for 😉

🏡 Full Property Listing:
https://showsgreat.photography/1912-Bluemont-Ave-SW

Listing Agent: Marlee Russell
Listing Office: Nest Realty – Roanoke
📲 540.892.7326

~ 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ~

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

Most people think this business is just about finding “the one.”

But sometimes… it’s about finding your people.

This one’s a little special — deal 5️⃣ with this client 🤍
And it all started with a random call 3–4 years ago about a listing I had that wasn’t even the right fit.

We stayed in touch.
Kept showing up.
And somewhere along the way it turned into more than just real estate.

Now I get to help her grow her rental portfolio and hear about her kids, swap business advice, and celebrate the wins together.

This deal? We had to move fast.
Great bones, right price point, tons of buyer appeal.

We weren’t the highest offer — but we were strong where it mattered. Clean terms, confidence, and a solid working relationship on the other side that helped everything come together smoothly.

That part matters more than people realize.

Real estate isn’t just transactions. It’s trust, timing, and the long game.

And this one was all three 🤍🏡

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326

Screened-in porch mornings, fenced yard zoomies, and being 10 minutes from Bridgewater Plaza 🤍🏡🐾

1392 Virginia Woods Dr is one of those homes that doesn’t try too hard — it just works. Easy layout, good light, and a backyard you’ll actually use. The kind of place where life feels a little more… settled.

What you’ll notice right away:
🌿 Screened-in porch for coffee, wine, or doing absolutely nothing
🐾 Fully fenced yard (your dog already approves)
☀️ Bright living space that flows into kitchen + dining
✨ Durable vinyl plank throughout the main level
🚫 No HOA
🪨 That rock walkway when you pull up… so good

Tucked into a quiet neighborhood, but still close enough to be at the lake or Bridgewater Plaza in about 10 minutes — which, if you know the area, is kind of the sweet spot.

Not overcomplicated. Not a project. Just a solid home in a location that makes sense.

🏡 Full Property Listing:
https://showsgreat.photography/1392-Virginia-Woods-Dr

Listing Agent: Marlee Russell
Listing Office: Nest Realty – Roanoke
📲 540.892.7326

~ 𝑒𝑞𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑜𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑦 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 ~

Marlee Russell | Licensed Realtor in Virginia
📍 Roanoke Valley & Southwest VA
🐾 Pet-friendly | Relocation | High-touch service
📲 DM me anytime 540.892.7326