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Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge

Neighborhood in Rockbridge County

Rockbridge County 24416, 24555, 24578, 24579

$293,675 Average Value
$183 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Natural Bridge is a Shenandoah Valley community with a famous arch

When most people talk about Natural Bridge, they’re referring to the over-200-foot limestone archway that’s attracted travelers to Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains since the 1700s. But the community of Natural Bridge also encompasses the rural valley and forested mountains nearby, the roadside attractions and businesses supporting the area’s tourism, and the small communities of Natural Bridge Station and Glasgow. “Mostly it’s the views, it’s being in a rural setting,” says David Stull about what caused him to move here from New York 18 years ago. “It's also a very friendly area. Everybody seems to help everybody.” Stull, who is a broker with Sterling Properties & Management, says that the area’s proximity to Lexington is a draw. “It's got a lot of things going on all the time: free concerts, free lectures. You’ve also got the movie theater here and the drive-in.” Natural Bridge’s location on Interstate 81 also makes it easy to get to Staunton and Roanoke, which are both within an hour’s drive.

Tourist attractions and national forests provide entertainment

Natural Bridge State Park is home to the community’s namesake. The park has a trail that passes under the famous archway and leads to views of a waterfall and the surrounding gorge. The heavy tourist traffic has caused more attractions to spring up around the park, including Natural Bridge Zoo, Virginia Safari Park and Dinosaur Kingdom II, a roadside attraction where fiberglass Civil War soldiers battle dinosaurs. To the southeast, the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests offer more peaceful entertainment, including trails like Devil’s Marbleyard and the Appalachian Trail, as well as the Blue Ridge Parkway, a scenic road that travels the length of the Blue Ridge Mountains. “Hunting is a big thing here, especially deer hunting,” Stull says. “There's also great trout fishing.” He says people hunt in the national forests and on their own properties, and Buffalo Creek is known for its trout fishing. The James River and Maury River provide more fishing opportunities. Lexington has more entertainment options, like Hull’s Drive-In, an outdoor movie theater that also has a summer concert series.

A range of housing styles, prices and lifestyles

Natural Bridge has a wide variety of homes. Ranch-style houses, cottages and manufactured homes are most common, ranging in price from around $140,000 to $520,000. Buyers can also find colonial-style and Victorian homes from the 1800s and custom luxury homes, which range from around $610,000 to $1 million. Houses in Glasgow and Natural Bridge Station sit close together, giving these areas a small-town lifestyle. Outside of these communities, homes sit far apart on multi-acre properties, some of which are horse farms or wooded tracts bordering the national forest. Whether in town or farther away, most have views of the surrounding mountains. Undeveloped land can cost between $15,000 and $200,000, depending on acreage. Homes near the James and Maury Rivers are at risk of flooding, especially in Glasgow, where flooding is common. Homeowners in floodplains might have to buy flood insurance.

An artist retreat promotes local art and history

MidMountain Retreat in Natural Bridge Station hosts visiting artists and has regular events. MidMountain Fest in October and the Histories & Harmonies Hootenanny in May highlight regional art and history with a day of panel discussions, live music and creative workshops.

Restaurants and small grocery stores are nearby

The Pink Cadillac Diner caters to both locals and tourists with its vintage décor and classic diner food. The Natural Bridge General Store offers a small selection of groceries, and the Natty B Café here sells sandwiches and salads to go. In Glasgow, Scotto’s Pizza in Glasgow serves Italian and Southern cuisines in a casual atmosphere. Glasgow Grocery Express is a hybrid grocery and hardware store. Stull says there are lots of wineries nearby and most have entertainment. The weekly Natural Bridge Farmers Market at Virginia Gold Orchard sells locally grown produce. National retailers like Walmart and grocery stores like Food Lion are in Lexington.

Rockbridge County public schools earn Bs and Cs

Kids can start school at Natural Bridge Elementary and then go to Maury River Middle; both earn a C-plus from Niche. At the B-rated Rockbridge County High, students can enroll in career-focused programs like robotics technology and engineering. They can also join over 15 clubs, including the Pickleball Club and Future Business Leaders of America.

On Interstate 81 between Roanoke and Staunton

Interstate 81 passes through Natural Bridge, and U.S. Routes 11 and 501 are also major thoroughfares. Lexington, located 13 miles away, is the closest city. Roanoke is around 41 miles away, and Staunton is a 48-mile drive. Houses of worship here include Falling Spring Presbyterian and Union Baptist Church. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4. Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital is 13 miles away, and Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is a 38-mile trip.
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Agents Specializing in this Area

  • DON MARR

    DON MARR

    NEXTHOME TWOFOURFIVE

    (434) 771-2354

    66 Total Sales

    1 in Natural Bridge

    $385,000 Price

    DON MARR
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  • Lori Parker

    Lori Parker

    James Wm. Moore Real Estate Co.

    (540) 264-3239

    30 Total Sales

    1 in Natural Bridge

    $335,000 Price

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  • David Stull

    David Stull

    STERLING PROPERTIES & MANAGEMENT LLC

    (540) 600-4933

    59 Total Sales

    5 in Natural Bridge

    $134K - $304K Price Range

    David Stull
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    KAREN LITTLE

    Responds Quickly

    HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE

    (540) 600-4582

    121 Total Sales

    12 in Natural Bridge

    $17K - $1M Price Range

    KAREN LITTLE
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  • Paula Martin

    Paula Martin

    Responds Quickly

    Lexington Real Estate Connection

    (540) 329-2970

    284 Total Sales

    19 in Natural Bridge

    $165K - $1M Price Range

    Paula Martin
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  • KK HOMES TEAM

    KK HOMES TEAM

    Responds Quickly

    LONG & FOSTER REAL ESTATE INC STAUNTON/WAYNESBORO

    (540) 712-8248

    1,065 Total Sales

    1 in Natural Bridge

    $156,000 Price

    KK HOMES TEAM
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field

55 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Natural Bridge US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 2 4

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Natural Bridge Demographics and Home Trends

On average, homes in Natural Bridge, Glasgow sell after 75 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Natural Bridge, Glasgow over the last 12 months is $298,000, up 46% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$295,750
Median Sale Price
$298,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$312,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
46%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$183

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,109
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,611
Below the national average
1,932
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
40,075

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value

Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
4,316
Median Age
47
Population under 18
21.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.6%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$45,454
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$67,305

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86.5%
College Graduates
15.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.7%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
3''

Area Factors

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Walk Score®

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