Charming Old Town Home for Rent: 3 Bed, 2-1/2 Bath
A few blocks from JMU in Harrisonburg's Old Town neighborhood. Historic 3 bedroom home with screened in patio completely renovated in 2025.
Beautiful 1930 brick craftsman bungalow blends original charm with upgrades for modern life. Delightful home with abundant windows, tile work, wood floors and wood trim throughout. The first floor features a pristine remodeled kitchen, living room, dining room, powder room, entry way with coat closet and screened in patio. Second story complete with three bedrooms, two renovated full bathrooms and hall storage closet. The basement has laundry facilities, finished family room, toilet and storage. Complete renovation including new insulation in attic and walls, new HVAC for both heat and air conditioning, plus new storm windows to improve energy efficiency. A gem in Old Town with easy access to downtown Harrisonburg and JMU. All appliances are included in rental. Driveway with off-street parking.
Wonderful neighborhood, that is walkable and convenient to downtown. A few blocks to JMU campus and easy access to all of downtown Harrisonburg's amenities restaurants, coffee shops, library, farmer's market, stores and events.
Not available for college or graduate students
Utilities not included
Pets are not allowed
Smoking is not allowed
Walk and bike to campus
Historic home
Near park
Near restaurants
Near neighborhood school
Near shops
Near public transportation
12 month lease
Sold for $255,000
$255,000
281 W View St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
3beds
2,130sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$438,500 Zestimate®
$120/sqft
$2,195 Estimated rent
Home value
$438,500
$403,000 - $478,000
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Driveway with off-street parkingFinished family roomScreened in patioWood trim throughoutPristine remodeled kitchenTile workThree bedrooms
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,130 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Details
- Parcel number: 026T14
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Community
- Deposit fee: $3,100
Location
- Region: Harrisonburg
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $120/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $366,100
- Date on market: 5/6/2026
- Date available: 05/01/2026
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Listing removed | $3,100$1/sqft |
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| 4/6/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,100$1/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Sold | $255,000$120/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $366,100 +3.4% |
| 2024 | $3,576 +12.9% | $354,100 +7.3% |
| 2023 | $3,169 +20.4% | $330,100 +16.6% |
| 2022 | $2,633 +5.7% | $283,100 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $2,491 | $276,800 +5.2% |
| 2020 | -- | $263,100 +0.3% |
| 2019 | $2,256 +5.8% | $262,300 +4.5% |
| 2018 | $2,133 +20.2% | $250,900 +3.6% |
| 2017 | $1,774 | $242,100 -1.7% |
| 2016 | $1,774 | $246,400 |
| 2015 | $1,774 | $246,400 -1.9% |
| 2014 | -- | $251,300 -2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $257,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $257,800 -0.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $258,200 +7.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $240,000 -0.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $242,300 +1.8% |
| 2007 | -- | $238,000 |
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Neighborhood: Old Town
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Spotswood Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Skyline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 2/10Harrisonburg High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
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- Virginia
- Harrisonburg City
- Harrisonburg
- 22801
- Old Town
- 281 W View St