Excellent investment opportunity in a highly desirable location just minutes from James Madison University and downtownHarrisonburg. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers strong rental potential or comfortable owner-occupancy. Situated on a large lot, the property featuresa detached outbuilding with a dedicated mower garage, providing ample storage and workspace. The spacious yard offers plenty of room for outdooractivities, gardening, or future improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and campus amenities, this property combineslocation, versatility, and investment value in one attractive package.
Central Avenue, located between Downtown Harrisonburg and the JMU campus area, is a residential and walkable Harrisonburg neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and a mix of classic porches and small apartment buildings. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Central Avenue corridor near Court Square, where coffee counters, independent storefronts, and late-night bites keep the sidewalks active. Local pillars such as Court Square Theater, Pale Fire Brewing Co., and the Harrisonburg Farmers Market set a cultural rhythm that feels distinctly local. Architecture leans toward early-20th-century houses alongside modest infill, with alleys and mature canopy trees shaping the streetscape. Parks and civic spaces nearby add room for a midday reset, while downtown venues keep evenings social. The geography reads compact and connected, with daily errands and entertainment clustered along a short set of streets.
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Offer insights
29 Port Republic Rd · $275,000
$275K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $275K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
99 days
The average home goes pending in 7 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.9%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
No basement
Finished living area based on assessor records
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms on the main level
Two full bathrooms total
Heating & cooling
Heat pump heating
Heat pump cooling
Electric heating fuel
Electric cooling fuel
Electric hot water
Exterior features
No tidal water
Home design
Detached structure
Parking
Driveway
Construction
Stucco exterior
Block foundation
Shingle roof
Above-grade and below-grade structures
Finished above-grade area is 1,680 (assessor)
Below-grade unfinished area is 840 (assessor)
Total below-grade area 840
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Ownership is fee simple
Electricity and solar
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Excellent investment opportunity in a highly desirable location just minutes from James Madison University and downtown Harrisonburg. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers strong rental potential or comfortable owner-occupancy. Situated on a large lot, the property features a detached outbuilding with a dedicated mower garage, providing ample storage and workspace. The spacious yard offers plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or future improvements. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, entertainment, and campus amenities, this property combines location, versatility, and investment value in one attractive package.
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Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.36 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
1,680
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
1,680
Year built
1920
Style
Other
County
Harrisonburg
APN
018 R 9
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 29, 2026.
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Single-Family Residential District
This district is intended for low-density, relatively spacious single-family residential development and for areas where such development is likely to occur in the future, together with certain governmental, educational, religious, recreational and utility uses, subject to restrictions and requirements necessary to ensure compatibility with residential surroundings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Communications tower
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
1% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Redfin Estimate for 29 Port Republic Rd
$268,396
$6,604 under list price of $275K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $243K to $340K.