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Town, Rockingham County · Virginia
A South Fork river town at the crossing of Routes 33 and 340, minutes from Skyline Drive
Town, Rockingham County
Elkton is an incorporated town of 2,941 in Rockingham County, Virginia, on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River at 971 feet. Recent Bright MLS sales for homes with an Elkton address, as of October 2026, mostly fell between $315,000 and $410,000, with a median near $355,000.
Life here
Elkton sits where U.S. 33 meets U.S. 340, on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River, between the Blue Ridge and Massanutten Peak. George Conrad built a general store here around 1812, and the settlement was Conrads Store before it was renamed for Elk Run in 1881 and incorporated in 1908. The town calls itself the first permanent settlement west of the Blue Ridge. At 2,941 people in 2020 it is small enough that the town hall, the elementary school and the ballfield are within a few blocks.
The town has real history on its streets. The Jennings House is now Town Hall, and the Miller-Kite House served as Stonewall Jackson's headquarters during the Civil War. The Bon Air and Kite Mansion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Elkton Field Day carnival has run since 1908, and the Elkton Blue Sox play in the Rockingham County Baseball League. In August 2021, Elkton was dedicated as the 50th Appalachian Trail Community.
Elkton is one of the few Valley towns where mountains are a short drive and an industrial plant is next door. The Merck pharmaceutical plant lies to the south of town. Skyline Drive is the other neighbor: the Swift Run Gap entrance to Shenandoah National Park is on U.S. 33, minutes east of town. The honest trade-off is that you drive for services: Harrisonburg is the nearest full-size city, and the climb east over Swift Run Gap is a mountain road with curves and winter weather.
Neighborhoods & homes
Recent Bright MLS closed sales for homes with an Elkton address, as of October 2026, included 45 houses and one townhome. Most fell between $315,000 and $410,000, with a median near $355,000. The typical sold home was built around 1978, holds about 1,655 square feet and sits on roughly half an acre. Current Bright listings are only seven houses, so the active list is small, and it skews larger, with a median build year near 2004 and about two acres. Bright covers part of the Rockingham market, so this is a snapshot.
Older houses on town lots near Route 340 and the town center are the bulk of sales. Expect older construction, town water and sewer in many cases, and town taxes on top of county taxes. Confirm whether an address is inside the town limits.
Current listings include newer houses on larger lots near the town edge. Ask about HOA terms, road maintenance and which school zone the address sits in.
The South Fork runs through Elkton. Land near the river and its creeks can lie in mapped flood plain, so check FEMA maps and get a flood zone determination.
The Elkton postal area reaches into the foothills and into neighboring Page County. Acreage typically means wells and septic, and some sites are steep, so ask about road access and slope.
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615 WEST SPOTSWOOD TRL Elkton, VA 22827
$125,000
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15695 MORNING DOVE LN Elkton, VA 22827
$404,900
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118 NORTH ST Elkton, VA 22827
$269,999
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248 WINDSONG HILLS DR Elkton, VA 22827
$399,900
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16620 E SPRING ST Elkton, VA 22827
$324,900
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301 WILLOW OAKS DR Elkton, VA 22827
$359,900
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303 WILLOW OAKS DR Elkton, VA 22827
$359,900
Shortcuts
Big parcels for a homestead, a farm or a mountain retreat.
Houses on 2+ acres at $500,000 or less.
Easy-care homes that are simple to run.
Houses with room to spread out.
Building lots, raw land and rural parcels.
Things to do
Head east on U.S. 33 and climb to Swift Run Gap, a wind gap in the Blue Ridge at 2,365 feet. Governor Alexander Spotswood's expedition reached it on September 5, 1716, and a plaque and stone pyramid mark the crossing. The Swift Run Gap entrance station sits at mile 65.5 of Skyline Drive, and the Appalachian Trail passes nearby.
Back in town, walk Elkton's historic buildings, then spend time on the South Fork. The river runs through town, and its early settlement grew along the banks. Watch for the Elkton Field Day carnival and Blue Sox ball games in summer. Check the town website for current events.
Getting around
U.S. 33 is the main route: west to Harrisonburg and Interstate 81, east over Swift Run Gap toward Stanardsville and Charlottesville. U.S. 340 runs north through Stanley and Luray and south toward Grottoes and Waynesboro. The gap crossing is steep with horseshoe curves on the eastern slope, so winter weather matters. Drive times are typical, off-peak.
Schools
Rockingham County Public Schools serves Elkton. Elkton Elementary is at 302 West B Street and Elkton Middle is in town. East Rockingham High School, 250 Eagle Rock Road, carries an Elkton mailing address. Confirm the attendance zone for any specific property with the division.
Before you buy
Elkton has its own town government, taxes and utilities. An Elkton mailing address also covers land outside town limits, so confirm jurisdiction.
The South Fork runs through town. Check FEMA flood maps and insurance cost for anything near the river.
Heading east on U.S. 33 means a steep climb over Swift Run Gap, and ice or snow can slow or close it. Plan a Harrisonburg-side route for daily errands.
Homes outside the town's water and sewer service use wells and septic. Budget for testing and inspection.
The Merck plant lies south of town. Check the distance and truck routes to a specific address.
Elkton is an incorporated town in northeastern Rockingham County, on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River where U.S. 33 meets U.S. 340. It is in the Harrisonburg metro area.
The Swift Run Gap entrance to Skyline Drive is on U.S. 33 near Elkton, at mile 65.5 of the drive. It is a short drive up the mountain from town.
Recent Bright MLS sales for homes with an Elkton address, as of October 2026, mostly fell between $315,000 and $410,000, with a median near $355,000. The active list is small and skews larger.
Yes. Elkton was dedicated as the 50th Appalachian Trail Community in August 2021, and the trail is minutes from town near Swift Run Gap.
Rockingham County Public Schools. Elkton Elementary is at 302 West B Street, and East Rockingham High School at 250 Eagle Rock Road has an Elkton address. Confirm zones with the division.
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Joanne Knauf can walk you through Elkton homes, prices and what to check before you buy. Call (540) 607-0682.
