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Massanetta Springs was established in the early 1920s. The community arose out of the Presbyterian church’s desire to house families attending the Massanetta Springs Conference Center. Gradually, the homes were sold to private individuals and in 1999, the community incorporated as a separate residential entity. Today, [...]

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The annual Home and Garden Show in Harrisonburg is always a popular springtime event in the Shenandoah Valley. This year’s show will be no different, featuring hundreds of vendors both indoors and out. This weekend, April 8 - 10, stop by the JMU Convocation Center to view exhibits, talk to vendors, get ideas for your [...]

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I hear Jingle Bells! The holiday season is upon us, and that means the annual Holiday Home Tour is just around the corner. On Sunday, December 5th, tour a select group of the finest homes in the Old Town (historic) neighborhood of Harrisonburg. The self-guided tour begins with appetizers, desserts and refreshments provided by [...]

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Blue Stone Hills, located on the hillside in Harrisonburg — behind Martin’s Grocery Store, Kohl’s, and Target — boasts some of the best views of the city (within city limits). This neighborhood is conveniently located to just about everything you could possibly need in Harrisonburg. Downtown is minutes down Route 33, otherwise known as Market [...]

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Preston Heights is an upscale neighborhood located in the heart of Harrisonburg, near Old Town, James Madison University, and just a short distance from Downtown. This area is full of grand and graceful homes built from the 1960’s through the 2000’s. The dominant style featured in Preston Heights is colonial, and most are situated on [...]

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Pleasant Hill Acres is a quiet neighborhood located in the heart of Harrisonburg, nestled between Main Street and High Street, with mature trees and wide streets. The only traffic that runs through this neighborhood is from those that are visiting the neighborhood for a specific purpose. In other words: through traffic is prohibited, which provides [...]

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Stone Spring is a small community located on the southeast side of Harrisonburg across from Stone Spring Elementary School. This neighborhood is in close proximity to city conveniences, and has easy access to all parts of Harrisonburg via Port Republic Road, Stone Spring Road, and Neff Avenue.
Homes in this neighborhood were built in the late [...]

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Avalon Woods is a townhome community located in close proximity to city conveniences. This neighborhood has a number of homes with impressive views of the hillside and Harrisonburg. Some back up to green space, some have garages, some have decks, some have patios, some have basements, some have three bedrooms, and some have two master [...]

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Monte Vista Estates is one of the newest neighborhoods on the west side of Harrisonburg (but outside city limits), with homes built in the 2000s up to the present day. Prices range from about $300,000 to $400,000–with a few over $500,000. This neighborhood is in the Turner Ashby High School District, and is located just [...]

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Fairway Hills is a lovely neighborhood with wide streets, mature trees, and rolling topography. This established neighborhood is situated around Spotswood Country Club, which is Harrisonburg’s only private club. When you enter this neighborhood, you feel as though you have left the hustle and bustle of the city to a quiet and relaxing escape, even [...]

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