At the intersection of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers sits Harpers Ferry, a small town popular with tourists and known for its place in Civil War history and proximity to the Appalachian Trail. A handful of streets form a grid in the center of town, where houses stand beside local businesses and historical landmarks. Dense thickets of trees surround the area, giving way to a river on each side.
“The history of the town and its convenience as a commuter location draws home buyers,” says Realtor Kara Burnett of Samson Properties. Bungalows and Colonial Revivals are common housing styles, many built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Houses in town range from about $200,000 to $550,000. As you head farther south towards Longwood, newer homes ranging from $210,000 to $450,000 sit on more expansive lots. There is also buildable land for sale.
C.W. Shipley Elementary is rated A-minus by Niche. Harpers Ferry Middle rates a B-plus overall and is the 15th-best public middle school in the state, according to Niche. Jefferson High School has a 91% graduation rate and earns a B-minus rating overall.
Harpers Ferry National Historic Park offers both scenic beauty and historical landmarks. Highlights include John Brown’s Fort, where he and his followers took shelter during the raid of 1859. After it was dismantled and shipped to Chicago in 1891 for display, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad returned the fort to Harpers Ferry, where it was rebuilt a few years later. Bolivar Heights Battlefield, where five separate conflicts took place, today features walking trails where visitors can spot the occasional cannon or wooden fortification in the field.
Battle Grounds Bakery and Coffee sells sandwiches and pastries along with lattes and macchiatos. The Rabbit Hole serves more than 100 craft beers with a view of the mountains. Vegetarian friendly Kelley Farm Kitchen serves everything from plant-based melts to craft salads to ramen. Weis Markets and MARTIN’s are a short drive away in Charles Town where there’s also a Home Depot and other big-box stores. In town, Harpers Ferry General Store is popular with tourists.
U.S. Route 340 runs through Harpers Ferry, connecting it to Frederick, Md., and Greenville, Va. Rail service is provided twice daily by Amtrak, with commuter service to Washington, D.C. available on the Maryland Area Rail Commuter’s (MARC) Brunswick line. The closest airports are Hagerstown Regional Airport, about 30 miles, and Dulles International Airport, about 40 miles away.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Matt Ridgeway
RE/MAX Real Estate Group
(681) 353-5050
416 Total Sales
35 in Harpers Ferry
$15K - $890K Price Range
Lauren Seaton
Charis Realty Group
(240) 898-4133
82 Total Sales
19 in Harpers Ferry
$205K - $653K Price Range
James Novak
Mountain Home Real Estate, LLC
(681) 248-8520
242 Total Sales
4 in Harpers Ferry
$13K - $351K Price Range
Shelley Eyler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
(240) 594-5798
85 Total Sales
2 in Harpers Ferry
$397K - $560K Price Range
Ryan Rebant
Mountain Home Real Estate, LLC
(681) 246-1392
254 Total Sales
1 in Harpers Ferry
$350,000 Price
Lori Gardenhour
The KW Collective
(814) 747-6430
202 Total Sales
4 in Harpers Ferry
$300K - $370K Price Range
On average, homes in Harpers Ferry, WV sell after 34 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Harpers Ferry, WV over the last 12 months is $423,750, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Median List Price
$429,900
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Median Sale Price
$423,750
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Median Single Family Sale Price
$428,500
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Median Townhouse Sale Price
$242,250
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Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$314,500
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Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
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Last 12 months Home Sales
228
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Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
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Average Price Per Sq Ft
$211
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Number of Homes
2,331
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Number of Homes for Sale
47
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Median Year Built
1995
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Months of Supply
2.50
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Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,314
Above the national average
1,933
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Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,600
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Median Lot Size Sq Ft
26,136
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$8,251 per month
$7,458 per month
$3,130 per month
$1,300 per month
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Number of Homes for Rent
11
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Median Rent
$2,075
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Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,773
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Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$2,938
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Median Townhouse Rent
$1,500
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Median 3 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$2,350
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Median Condo Rent
$1,000
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Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,275
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Annual Precipitation
39''
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Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
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Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
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Annual Snowfall
20''
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