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Large homes with mountain views in southern Harrisonburg
Barrington is an organized subdivision in southern Harrisonburg where residents live in spacious homes and enjoy sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley. “There’s more of a country-life feeling, but the convenience of the city is nearby, and Massanutten is to the east,” says Stephan Gleason, who operates the Virginia Mountain to Valley Living YouTube channel with his wife Lesley Gleason. The neighborhood is about 3 miles from James Madison University’s sports stadiums and performing arts theater and 4 miles from the restaurants and small businesses in downtown Harrisonburg. Massanutten Resort and Shenandoah National Park, which are both under 25 miles to the east, offer opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and skiing in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
New Traditional and Colonial Revival homes with pristine yards
The subdivision’s meandering streets often end in cul-de-sacs and feature spacious homes with landscaped yards. “With the uptick of remote work, people are searching for more of a lifestyle than a designated location. They fall in love with the outdoor, peaceful feel of the Valley, and they’ll look for a home office with a mountain view,” Lesley Gleason says. Barrington’s single-family homes, built between the late 1990s and early 2000s, fit the description. Colonial Revivals and New Traditional properties with brick facades usually have four to six bedrooms; prices start around $500,000 and rise to $730,000.
Hiking, skiing and golfing near Barrington
On the weekends, residents often drive to the mountains to spend time outdoors. The Swift Run Gap Entrance of Shenandoah National Park is about 22 miles east of the neighborhood; once they enter the park, locals can meander along Skyline Drive, stopping at the scenic overlooks to enjoy a picnic or short walk. The national park has rocky hiking trails that lead to waterfalls, rugged overlooks that offer sweeping views of the Shenandoah Valley and wide meadows filled with tall grass and wildflowers. Massanutten Resort is 12 miles from Barrington —once it gets cold enough for snow-making machines to cover the mountain, the resort operates ski slopes and a snow tubing hill. The resort draws visitors from all over Virginia, so living within 20 minutes of the hiking trails, indoor water park, and ski slopes is a major draw to Barrington. There are recreational opportunities closer to the neighborhood as well. “Lakeview Golf Course is right in the area; that’s a 27-hole golf course with opportunities for membership, but it’s open to the public too,” Stephan Gleason says. Parents can drive 3 miles north to take their kids to the A Dream Come True Playground. Children run through rainbow arches to get to the large playground, which has a separate area for toddlers, bigger play structures for older kids, a wheelchair-accessible swing and shaded picnic shelters.
A well-rated high school and colleges nearby
Children may begin at Cub Run Elementary School, which has a C-plus rating from Niche. They can continue learning at Montevideo Middle, which has a B rating, and finish at Spotswood High, which earns an A-minus. High school students can enroll in career programs through Massanutten Technical Center to study fields like building management, veterinary sciences, electricity and welding. Rockingham County has several college options, as James Madison University is 3 miles north of Barrington, Eastern Mennonite University is 7 miles north, and Bridgewater College is 8 miles southwest.
Shops, restaurants and bars in downtown Harrisonburg
Barrington is fully made up of single-family homes, but residents only have to drive a couple of miles to go shopping or grab dinner at popular restaurants. For groceries, Walmart Neighborhood Market is about 2 miles northwest; locals often drive 4 miles northeast to East Market Street for more shopping options. The commercial roadway has a Costco, Aldi, Kroger and Martin’s, and big box stores like Walmart and Target. Locals stroll around the Valley Mall to browse retailers like H&M, JCPenney and Ulta Beauty. Downtown, small businesses are collected at the Agora Downtown Market and Liberty Street Mercantile, where residents can find fair-trade clothing, vintage items and eclectic home décor. Downtown also has popular restaurants, like Beyond Restaurant and Lounge, which serves Asian dishes like sushi, curry and drunken noodles. Jimmy Madison’s has a contemporary, industrial energy and serves southern fare and whiskey flights. For dessert, residents walk over to Kline’s Dairy Bar to order a cone of freshly made custard-style ice cream.
Festivals and laidback events downtown
Neighbors sometimes mingle for more local get-togethers, like the annual fall yard sale, which is hosted in collaboration with adjacent Lakewood and Kentshire Estates subdivisions. The only place of worship in the neighborhood, Church of the Nazarene, has events like church softball and Vacation Bible School. The church also operates a food pantry called Hope Distributed. Residents head downtown for more frequent activities, like the farmers market on Tuesday and Saturday mornings at the Turner Pavilion, where they browse tables filled with fresh produce, locally sourced beef and bright bouquets of flowers. The breweries downtown organize casual weekly events; Sage Bird Ciderworks has a trivia night on Thursdays and yoga every Sunday, and Pale Fire Brewing has Singo (song bingo) on Thursday evenings. The Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance organizes a summer festival called Best. Weekend. Ever., with a sip and stroll, local art vendors, live music, food trucks and kids’ crafts. In early December, residents get in the holiday spirit with Winter Wonderfest. Horse-drawn carriages adorned with pine garland traverse South Main Street as attendees enjoy seasonal cookies and look forward to the holiday parade and tree lighting in the evening.
Port Republic Road leads to major employers and Interstate 81
Barrington doesn’t have sidewalks or public transportation options, so residents rely on personal cars to drive to work. “A lot of healthcare workers will look over in Barrington [when house shopping] because Sentara RMH Medical Center is close by,” Lesley Gleason says. The hospital is a little over a mile northwest, off Port Republic Road. Continuing on Port Republic Road takes residents toward downtown Harrisonburg and the on-ramp to Interstate 81. The interstate takes drivers north to Manassas and Washington, D.C. and south to Charlottesville and Richmond.
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Parks in this Area
Morrison Park Playground
Lake Shenandoah
Transit
Airport
Charlottesville-Albemarle
67 min drive
Barrington Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Barrington, Harrisonburg sell after 58 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Barrington, Harrisonburg over the last 12 months is $310,000, down 78% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
This meticulously maintained, custom-built brick home in Barrington offers one-level living, plus a finished basement, on a beautifully landscaped lot backing up to an open field. Enjoy a bright, open layout with multiple seating and dining areas on the main level, plus a primary suite with large bathroom and walk-in closet, three additional bedrooms and a second full bathroom. The updated
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
425
Median Age
38
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$124,999
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,397
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
53.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
36''
Average Winter Low Temperature
20°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
15/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
1/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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