491 Garbers Church Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Listing Courtesy of: BRIGHT IDX / Nest Realty Harrisonburg

  491 Garbers Church Road Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Active (224 Days)
$1,550,000 (USD)
8
BED
7
BATH
7,328
SQFT

Description

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

MLS #:
VAHC2000394
Taxes
$20,755(2025)
Lot Size
1.64 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1790
Style
Other
School District
Harrisonburg City Public Schools

Listed By

Anna Magheen Bergey, Nest Realty Harrisonburg
Source
BRIGHT IDX
Last checked Oct 29 2025 at 6:12 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
Subdivision
  • Na
Property Features
  • Above Grade
  • Foundation: Slab
  • Foundation: Stone
Heating and Cooling
  • Heat Pump(s)
  • Zoned
  • Wall Unit
  • Central A/C
Basement Information
  • Walkout Level
  • Windows
  • Front Entrance
Flooring
  • Hardwood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank
Exterior Features
  • Brick
  • Combination
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Brick Front
  • Masonry
  • Stick Built
  • Mixed Plumbing
  • Cpvc/Pvc
  • Tile
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Roof: Metal
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Under Ground, Cable Tv, Propane
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
School Information
  • Middle School: Thomas Harrison
  • High School: Harrisonburg
Parking
  • Paved Parking
Stories
  • 3
Living Area
  • 7,328 sqft
Location
   
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Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Apr 27, 2025
Price Changed
$1,550,000
-11%
-200,000
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