Cross Junction
Neighborhood in Frederick County
Winchester County 22625
Lakefront homes and secluded properties
Construction kicked off in Lake Holiday in the ‘70s, and the community’s earliest homes display the most architectural variety. A-frame houses with tall windows, angular contemporary houses and split-levels with timber framing are all found along the winding roads. Homes built since the ‘90s are more similar in style, often new traditional designs with Colonial Revival or Cape Cod features. There’s a shrinking number of unbuilt lots, where new construction is springing up. Homes typically sell between $250,000 and $505,000, though waterfront properties may sell in the $700,000s. Despite the size of Lake Holiday, neighbors stay in touch through various Facebook groups. For example, people have posted car trouble only for other residents to offer assistance, Hair says. “If people ask for help, residents are quick to respond. I’ve not had ingredients for meals, and people offered them through Facebook.”Elsewhere in Cross Junction, ranch homes and Colonial Revivals are spread among farmland and woods. They occupy spacious lots that usually measure at least 2 acres. These homes start at $270,000, with prices climbing to $690,000.
Cross Junction receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Recreation includes boating and fishing in Lake Holiday, hiking farther north
Recreation in Lake Holiday starts with the water. Lakefront homeowners keep their boats at private docks, while others rent slips from the community marina or haul their vessels from their driveways to the boat ramp. The lake allows powerboats no longer than 21 feet, so people may tube and ski across the water. There’s a no-wake section of the lake, Hair says. “There are very few houses there. You can drop anchor and float in nature or paddle around in a kayak. “The water is stocked with bass, so fishing is popular from boats and the community pier. The community maintains the lake by monitoring water quality, dredging coves and cleaning up shorelines. Dozens of other recreation amenities dot the community, from a bocce ball court to nearly 3 miles of wooded hiking trails. A few holes of a defunct golf course were transformed into a disc golf course.On the northwest side of Cross Junction, mountains cover the area bordering West Virginia. People can drive or hike along a gravel road to the top of Cacapon Mountain. A swing awaits at the overlook on the summit, and people can sway back and forth while taking in views of four states: Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania.
Modernized campus at Frederick County Middle
Many kids in Cross Junction attend Gainesboro Elementary School, which Niche grades a C. Next door, C-plus-rated Frederick County Middle School students take classes in one of the district’s newest campuses. Opened in 2016, the middle school features an astronomy lab, outdoor classroom and trails around the property. After eighth grade, students can go to James Wood High School, which gets a B. Buses can’t navigate Lake Holiday’s narrow roads, so they pick up kids at the front of the community. Four miles of gravel trails were built through the community to help children walk to the bus stop.Community events and social clubs common in Lake Holiday
Volunteers on Lake Holiday’s Activities Committee organize roughly 20 events throughout the year. Easter egg hunts and a petting zoo come to the community during the Spring Fling, and the committee puts together a fireworks show on July 3, followed by a boat parade on Independence Day. From square-dancing to movie screenings on the beach, there’s usually at least one event every month, Hair says. Those don’t include the nearly 20 clubs that meet at Lake Holiday, including kayaking groups and coffee meetups.Taking Route 522 through Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia
U.S. Route 522 is the car-dependent community’s primary highway. It leads 15 miles south to Winchester, the county seat, and extends northward into West Virginia and Maryland.Shopping local farmstands and stores in nearby Winchester
When it’s warm enough to hit the water, Lake Holiday opens a snack shop where residents can grab pizza or ice cream. Outside the community, retail and dining are limited. Many people get their fruits and vegetables from farms around Cross Junction. For example, Hair says she often stops at Shawnee Springs Market. The Whitacre family first started farming in the region in the 1810s, and today they sell produce, fresh-baked pastries and some pantry items at the store. The market also makes sandwiches for breakfast and lunch.Meanwhile, Godfather’s Pizza Express and Reynolds Store Thriftiques stand across the road from each other in Reynolds Store, an unincorporated community on the northern end of Cross Junction. Typically, locals do their shopping in Winchester. Shoppers can find nationally known retailers such as Walmart and Lowe’s Home Improvement and a collection of locally owned shops and restaurants in Old Town Winchester.
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Alex Soderstrom
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Robyn Zweiban
Robyn Zweiban
Keller Williams Realty/Lee Beaver & Assoc.
(202) 902-7479
55 Total Sales
1 in Cross Junction
$8,000 Price
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Kathy Kilgore
Kathy Kilgore
K Realty, LLC.
(571) 701-2124
40 Total Sales
2 in Cross Junction
$315K - $435K Price Range
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Brock Harris
Brock Harris
Responds QuicklySamson Properties
(202) 919-6293
107 Total Sales
2 in Cross Junction
$270K - $281K Price Range
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Tricia Filbert
Tricia Filbert
Samson Properties
(571) 497-4494
71 Total Sales
1 in Cross Junction
$515,000 Price
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Lori Bales
Lori Bales
Keller Williams Realty
(540) 502-3965
153 Total Sales
3 in Cross Junction
$255K - $610K Price Range
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Tracey Scott
Tracey Scott
Responds QuicklyPath Realty
(681) 248-5579
264 Total Sales
1 in Cross Junction
$295,900 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Cross Junction | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 1 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cross Junction Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cross Junction, Winchester sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Cross Junction, Winchester over the last 12 months is $395,000, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$400,000
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
67
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$181
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,311
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Median Year Built
1992
Months of Supply
3.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,219
Above the national average
1,931
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,084
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
14,374
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jul 61:30 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,151
Median Age
47
Population under 18
20.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$96,874
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,586
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.6%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
25.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
% Population in Labor Force
64.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
12''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
24
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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