Located in Fauquier County
New Baltimore is a rural enclave in eastern Fauquier County, sought out for its midcentury homes on wide, pastoral lots for buyers craving space and privacy. It’s also evenly distanced between the retail and events in Gainesville to the east and Warrenton to the southwest. The neighborhood began as an old Civil War-era crossroads community but was largely undeveloped until the mid-20th century.
Along Lee Highway is Northside 29, a neighborhood diner serving comfort foods, an all-day breakfast menu and craft cocktails since the mid-70s. Spitony’s Pizza offers hot pies and a variety of appetizers, subs and sandwiches; it can also make any pizza gluten-free for an extra $3 charge. Effee’s Frozen Favorites is the New Baltimore go-to for classic ice cream sundaes and milkshakes. Further north is Pearmund Cellars, a vineyard where locals can do wine tastings of their award-winning vinos on the outdoor terrace. The Pearmund Farmstore also offers local goods, from hot sauces and honey to wine-infused soaps. Residents can also shop for fresh, organic products at Buckland Farm Market, a family-owned business serving the area since 1986. Gainesville hosts Ross, Wegmans, Lowe’s and other big-box retailers just a few miles east for more retail options. Warrenton has a Giant and Safeway for groceries and department stores like Marshall’s.
Home values range from $575,000 to $1.3 million, varying by age, square footage and lot size. Even lower-priced homes tend to come with spacious 1-acre lots. For a little over $600,000, there are four-bedroom colonials that were built in the 1990s, while quite a few more ranch-style homes go for about $700,000, including brick houses on 10-acre lots. “Most properties are on private wells and septic [systems] as opposed to public water and sewer,” says Matt Megel, a Realtor and founding partner of the CAZA Gainesville team. Locals commute to and from home along winding country roads, passing picket fences and the blooming landscaped lawns of neighbors.
Vint Hills Farm Park is within New Baltimore to the southeast and features a picnic area and a scenic spot for fishing. Many locals venture out onto Lake Brittle, a manmade, public lake popular for kayaking and electric motorboating, while anglers can catch largemouth bass, bluegill and channel catfish. Folks who want to work on their golf game can spend some time at Golf Spot 29, a driving range that has been in the area since 2017 and offers lessons for folks to improve their power drive or short game.
Students here are part of Fauquier County Public Schools, a district of about 11,000 students with an overall rating of B from Niche. Ritchie Elementary School has an overall B-rating from Niche, while Marshall Middle gets a B-minus, and Kettle Run High earns a B-plus. Students at Marshall Middle School can select from exploratory courses that include agriscience, business basics, and inventions and innovations.
Though neighboring towns have seen commercial growth, New Baltimore has preserved an expansive rural character, so residents will need a car to access groceries and dining options in Warrenton or Gainesville. Tyler Ross, broker and listing specialist with Ross Real Estate, notes that the area is popular for people commuting to Washington and northern Virginia employers. “It’s about a 50-minute drive to the [nation’s] capital, and it’s also accessible to major airports,” he says. Warrenton is a 6-mile drive south along Lee Highway, while Gainesville is closer to 7 miles east along the same road.
Interested in learning more about homes in this area? Reach out to , an experienced agent in this area.
Chris Fraser
Pearson Smith Realty, LLC
(844) 292-6187
37 Total Sales
1
$836,000 Price
Jim Downs
MYVAHOME.COM LLC
(301) 778-2729
93 Total Sales
2
$608K - $630K Price Range
Cathy Kane
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(202) 791-4043
184 Total Sales
2
$415K - $539K Price Range
Kathleen Modolo
CENTURY 21 New Millennium
(703) 496-1203
52 Total Sales
8
$385K - $685K Price Range
Cindy Polk
Compass
(202) 949-3353
51 Total Sales
1
$1,165,000 Price
Irene Trivoulides
Samson Properties
(571) 601-1680
31 Total Sales
1
$699,900 Price
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