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Maurertown

Maurertown

Located in Shenandoah County

$375,357 Average Value
$215 Average Price per Sq Ft
10 Homes For Sale

Maurertown: a Shenandoah Valley community between the mountains and the water

In Maurertown, the Appalachian Mountains rise to the west, and the North Fork Shenandoah River winds to the east. Farmhouses, new builds and vacation homes often come with views of one — and sometimes both. The natural scenery is one of the biggest draws to Maurertown, an unincorporated community between the towns of Strasburg and Woodstock. Some new homes have been built in recent years, but Maurertown remains a rural area where people go for an undeveloped landscape that maintains direct access to Interstate 81, which stretches across western Virginia.

Space to breathe defines Maurertown’s scenic valley setting.
Space to breathe defines Maurertown’s scenic valley setting.
River country near Maurertown invites kayaking and quiet fishing.
River country near Maurertown invites kayaking and quiet fishing.
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Homes with mountain views and riverside lots available

Houses are concentrated near U.S. Route 11, with split-level homes and ranches in small subdivisions. A few homes are under construction on Lilleigh Court, part of one of Maurertown’s newer developments. “That development has real nice lots with views of the mountains from either side,” says Brian Doman, a Realtor at Preslee Real Estate who sells homes in Maurertown. To the east, cabins and A-frame homes back up to the North Fork Shenandoah River. Some buyers convert those properties to vacation rentals, while others use them as weekend getaways, Doman says. “When those properties back there come up [for sale], they don’t last long, especially if you’ve got river frontage.” West of Route 11, farms and ranch homes sit on open lots. Farther west, acres of forests surround houses built into the mountains near the West Virginia state line. Prices typically vary from $245,000 to $500,000, but some new builds and homes on more than 5 acres cost between $600,000 and $800,000.

Newer homes in Maurertown pair quiet streets with mountain backdrops.
Newer homes in Maurertown pair quiet streets with mountain backdrops.
Water access near Maurertown offers easy outdoor downtime.
Water access near Maurertown offers easy outdoor downtime.
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Educational trust funds projects at Shenandoah County Public Schools

Children may attend one of three public schools grouped together about 5 miles south of Maurertown in Woodstock. Younger kids can go to W.W. Robinson Elementary School, graded a C-plus by Niche, while older students can take classes at C-rated Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and Central High School, scored a C-plus. Select schools in the district are selected every year to receive money from the Moore Educational Trust, created after the death of area resident Helen Moore and funded by her multimillion-dollar estate. Grants from the trust financed the renovation of Central High’s library and enabled W.W. Robinson Elementary to add a photography class.

Maurertown students can start out at W.W. Robinson Elementary School.
Maurertown students can start out at W.W. Robinson Elementary School.
Older Students in Maurertown can attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and Central High school.
Older Students in Maurertown can attend Peter Muhlenberg Middle School and Central High school.
Maurertown can attend three grouped public schools in nearby Woodstock.
Maurertown can attend three grouped public schools in nearby Woodstock.
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Playing sports in town, hiking near the West Virginia state line

In 1864, Union and Confederate cavalry troops fought the Battle of Tom’s Brook on land that’s now Shenandoah County Park, but historical markers are the only remnants of the Civil War clash. Today, softball fields, a playground and tennis and basketball courts cover the area. A mile-long walking trail loops around the park and leads to three disc golf courses. Farther west, the landscape transitions from farmland to mountains straddling the Virginia-West Virginia state line. Hikers can park and climb a rocky trail 3 miles to Kepler Overlook to take in views of the valley below.

Park amenities near Maurertown include sports courts and trails.
Park amenities near Maurertown include sports courts and trails.
Forested hills near the state line beckon day hikers.
Forested hills near the state line beckon day hikers.
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Locally made whiskey and wine, with retail in nearby Woodstock

The center of Maurertown only has a handful of businesses, including Brother’s Pizza and Subs and Filibuster, a distillery that offers tours and tastings. Among the farmland west of Interstate 81, vineyards surround the tasting room at North Mountain Winery. The German-themed winery has timber-framed architecture and Bavarian-inspired wine, and it hosts live music on occasional Saturdays. Walmart, Food Lion and department stores fill shopping centers in Woodstock.

North Mountain Winery brings a Bavarian touch to the Maurertown area.
North Mountain Winery brings a Bavarian touch to the Maurertown area.
Filibuster Distillery in Maurertown offers tours and tastings on site.
Filibuster Distillery in Maurertown offers tours and tastings on site.
Everyday errands are simple with services close to Maurertown homes.
Everyday errands are simple with services close to Maurertown homes.
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Two highways connect to Strasburg, Winchester

Interstate 81 and U.S. Route 11 pass through Maurertown, and they continue 8 miles north to Strasburg and 25 miles north to Winchester. The latter is home to ValleyHealth Winchester Medical Center. Hundreds of flights take off daily from Washington Dulles International Airport, about 75 miles east.

Love’s in Maurertown provides fuel, snacks, and road‑trip essentials.
Love’s in Maurertown provides fuel, snacks, and road‑trip essentials.
Dulles International Airport is a large transportation hub serving the region outside D.C.
Dulles International Airport is a large transportation hub serving the region outside D.C.
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Maurertown Housing Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$384,450
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
25
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$215

Area Facts

Number of Homes
857
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
4.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,619
Below the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
25,700

Homes for Sale

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

Maurertown Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
877
Median Age
46
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$62,457
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$77,089

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.6%
College Graduates
17%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.4%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
68.2%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®®

12 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®®

8 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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