491 Garbers Church Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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About 491 Garbers Church Rd
Own an established Boutique Inn or make it your own stunning Private Estate! Located just minutes from downtown Harrisonburg and James Madison University, By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages is a historic, income-producing property with endless potential. Built in 1789 with an 1840 addition, the Main House once served as a Civil War hospital and was extensively renovated in 2023. With a recent re-branding and 26 years of success, this is a turnkey business or an incredible residential opportunity. Operate as a 7-suite Inn, including 4 suites in the Main House and 3 private Cottages, or live in the Main House and rent the Cottages. The property includes an Innkeeper’s apartment, a 3-car garage, and a Special Use Permit for continued hospitality operations. One Cottage dates to 1840, while two were built in 2005. With Harrisonburg’s growth, JMU’s growing popularity, and the Shenandoah Valley’s tourism appeal, this is a rare chance to invest in history, hospitality, and prime real estate! Bedrooms count is for the main house. The three additional cottages are each equipped with one bedroom and a full bathroom. Owner/Agent
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank
- Total Bedroom Count: 8
- Garage Space: 3 spaces
- Parking: Garage Door Opener, Paved Parking, Parking Lot,Detached Garage
- Architectural Style: Other
- Heating: Heat Pump, Other, Zoned
- Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Wall Unit(s)
- List Price: $1,550,000
- Price/SqFt: $211
- Annual Tax Amount: $9,517
- Tax Year: 2021
- Directions: From Downtown Harrisonburg - Take 33 West for 1.7 miles. Turn left on Garbers Church Road and follow 0.3 Miles to property on the right.
- Year Built: 1790
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 7,328 SqFt
- Lot Size: 1.64 Acres
- MLS Number: VAHC2000394
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Nest Realty Harrisonburg
- Office Phone: (540) 910-6378
- Office Email: chris.rooker@nestrealty.com
- Listing Agent: Anna Magheen Bergey
- Agent Phone: (540) 908-8483
- Agent Email: anna.bergey@nestrealty.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2022 | Home Sold | $1,000,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,057,500 | $9,517 |
| 2019 | $953,400 | $8,409 |
| 2018 | $807,100 | $7,070 |
| 2017 | $807,100 | $5,413 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Bluestone Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•750 Garbers Church Rd
1
Mountain View Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.7 mi
•2800 Rawley Pike
2
Keister Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.5 mi
•100 Maryland Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $79,250. The majority of Harrisonburg, VA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Residents typically live in married, no kids family. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
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Symphony or Opera
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Yoga/pilates
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Chico's
Nordstrom Rack
H&M
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Boston Market
Chipotle
Dominos Pizza
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Volvo
Mazda
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Talk/Personality
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Frequently asked questions
About 491 Garbers Church Rd
The listing price of 491 Garbers Church Rd property is $1,550,000.
The property 491 Garbers Church Rd is a house located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, 22801.
Active Listing: 491 Garbers Church Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 491 Garbers Church Rd are: Bluestone Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Mountain View Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Keister Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Thomas Harrison Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wilbur S. Pence Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Skyline Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Harrisonburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Turner Ashby High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Spotswood High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2021 is $9,517 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on June 16, 2022 for $1,000,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 491 Garbers Church Rd has 8 bedrooms and 5 full and 2 half bathrooms.
The property 491 Garbers Church Rd is 7,328 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 491 Garbers Church Rd is 1790.
This home is located at 491 Garbers Church Rd in Harrisonburg, VA and zip code 22801. This 7,328 square foot home, which was built in 1790, sits on a 1.64 acre lot. Features: 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 19, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,550,000.
Over 18 listings were sold over their listed price in April 2025 in Harrisonburg, VA. In the same period over 15 listings were sold below the listed price and 6 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Harrisonburg, VA increased by 11.9% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 32 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $355,287.