491 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, 22801
c.1790 Historic Home
By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
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! Owner/Agent
REQUEST A SHOWING11
Bedrooms
6824
Sq. Ft.
8
Bathroom
1
Acre(s)
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Property Details
historic home Information
- Property Name: By the Side of the Road Inn & Cottages
- Address: 491 GARBERS CHURCH RD
- Town: Harrisonburg, 22801
- County: Harrisonburg
- MLS #: 661684
- Asking Price: $1,750,000
- Original List Price: $1,750,000
- Taxes: $20,754
- Tax Year: 2005
- Subdivision: NONE
- Days On Market: 22
Price History
- $1,750,000 on 03-10-2025
Land Information
- Acreage: 1.64
- Land Description: Clear Cut, Garden Spot, Gently Rolling, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped
- Lot Features: Bus on City Route, Garden Space, Oil Tank Below Ground, Public Road, Sidewalks
- View Description: Mountain View, Pastoral View, Residential View, Water View
- Water Views:
- Farm Improvements:
- Farm Remarks:
The House
- Year Built: 1790
- Finished Square Feet: 6824
- Unfinished Square Feet: 2632
- Bedrooms: 11
- Bathrooms: 8 Full & 2 Half Baths
- Foundation: Brick,Concrete Block,Stone
Utilities
- Cable/Internet: Cable
- Cooling: Central AC,Heat Pump,Mini Split,Wall Unit(s)
- Heating: Central Heat, Electric, Heat Pump, Propane, Split Unit, Wall
- Water: Public Water
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Contact Information
- Contact Bridget Archer at McLean Faulconer, Inc.
- Request Information
- Listing Firm: Nest Realty Harrisonburg540-908-8483
Location
491 GARBERS CHURCH RD HARRISONBURG, VA 22801
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