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Town, Rockingham County · Virginia
A railroad-era town on the North Fork with a 118-acre National Register historic district
Town, Rockingham County
Timberville is an incorporated town of 2,963 people in northern Rockingham County, on the North Fork of the Shenandoah River between Route 42 and Route 211. Most recent Bright MLS sales with a Timberville address fell between $255,000 and $420,000, as of October 2026, with a median near $285,000.
Life here
Timberville sits on both sides of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River in the northern end of Rockingham County. People have lived here for thousands of years, and the oldest surviving house dates to about 1750. The railroad arrived in 1868, and a commercial center grew north of the river in the early 1900s. Businesses shifted south of the river in the mid-1900s, and the local economy declined in the 1960s. The town was incorporated in 1884.
That history is still readable in the streets. The Timberville Historic District covers 118 acres, joined the National Register on January 2, 2013, and includes Italianate commercial buildings, a streamlined Moderne gas station and houses in many styles from the 1700s through the 1900s. Outside the district, the town describes itself as small and friendly, and it is growing. Population rose from 2,522 in 2010 to 2,963 in 2020.
The setting is farm country with a river through it. The town's website points to views of the Blue Ridge to the east and the Appalachians to the west, and Interstate 81 is minutes away. Timberville runs its own town office, public works and police department, and handles water, sewer and trash. As with any Valley town, ask whether the house you like is inside the town or just outside it, because services and taxes change at the line.
Neighborhoods & homes
Recent Bright MLS closed sales with a Timberville address, as of October 2026, included 19 houses and 1 townhome. Most fell between $255,000 and $420,000, with a median near $285,000. The typical sold home was built around 1973, holds about 1,235 square feet, and sits on roughly three quarters of an acre. Five homes were active on Bright, with a median build year near 1993 and a median lot of about 1.5 acres. Bright sees only part of the Timberville market, so this is a snapshot.
The district holds houses from the 1700s through the 1900s, and the oldest surviving one dates to about 1750. Expect older systems, original floor plans and street parking. Ask about flood history near the river, and check whether renovation plans need town approval.
The median sold home dates to the early 1970s and holds around 1,200 square feet, which makes this the entry point. Most recent sales fell between $255,000 and $420,000. Plan for updates to kitchens, windows and roofs.
Current listings run larger, with a median near 2,200 square feet, a build year near 1993 and lots around 1.5 acres. These often sit toward the edges of town or in the county. Confirm town or county jurisdiction, and well or public water.
Plains Mill, built between 1847 and 1849 on the North Fork, is a reminder that the river corridor is farmland and old mill sites. Two land listings were active on Bright. Check the FEMA flood map and access before you fall for a river view.
For Sale
3007 SHAMROCK DR Broadway, VA 22815
$248,990
For Sale
3009 SHAMROCK DR Broadway, VA 22815
$249,990
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2 SHAMROCK DR Broadway, VA 22815
$233,990
For Sale
1 SHAMROCK DR Broadway, VA 22815
$243,990
For Sale
3005 SHAMROCK DR Broadway, VA 22815
$252,000
For Sale
15502 FORESTVILLE RD Timberville, VA 22853
$259,900
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243 COMMUNITY CIR Timberville, VA 22853
$307,000
For Sale
325 CHERRY ST Timberville, VA 22853
$312,000
Around Timberville
Big parcels for a homestead, a farm or a mountain retreat.
Houses on 5 to 25 acres, with room for animals, gardens and outbuildings.
Houses with serious acreage.
Lower-priced homes for first-time buyers and investors.
Homes for sale around Massanutten Resort.
Houses on 2+ acres at $500,000 or less.
Things to do
Start at the Plains District Memorial Museum, 176 North Main Street, which has shown exhibits on the town's history, including the 1916 hand-powered hose cart of its first fire department. Recent listings put its hours at Thursday through Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m., so confirm before you go. A 2026 lecture covered Fort Hogg, the only known military fort in the Plains District that predates 1776.
The town calendar fills with small events: an Easter Egg Hunt and a Spring Yard Sale, then National Night Out, a Fall Community Yard Sale and Trunk or Treat. Drive Plains Mill Road to see the exterior of Plains Mill beside the North Fork, a Federal-style mill that was in continuous use from the 1840s until 1994.
Getting around
Route 42 runs north and south through town, linking to Route 259 in Broadway to the south and on toward Harrisonburg. Route 211 runs east to Interstate 81 and U.S. 211 at New Market. Expect school-day traffic and farm equipment on the two-lane stretches. I-81 carries heavy truck traffic, so a crash can back up the nearest ramps. Drive times are typical, off-peak.
Schools
Timberville is served by Rockingham County Public Schools. Plains Elementary is at 225 American Legion Drive in town. Middle and high school assignments depend on the address, so confirm the zone with the division.
Before you buy
The town straddles the North Fork. Check the FEMA flood zone on any home near the river, and ask about past water and flood insurance quotes.
The town runs its own water, sewer and trash and sets its own tax rates. Homes just outside the line follow the county's rules. Ask for both.
Larger lots outside the town often use a well and septic. Test the water and inspect the system before closing.
The median sold home dates to the early 1970s, and the district goes back to the 1700s. Budget for an inspection that covers wiring, plumbing and the foundation.
Valley limestone can produce sinkholes. Ask about site history, especially on lots with depressions.
The 2020 census counted 2,963 people, up from 2,522 in 2010. Timberville is an incorporated town in northern Rockingham County, incorporated in 1884.
Recent Bright MLS sales with a Timberville address, as of October 2026, mostly fell between $255,000 and $420,000, with a median near $285,000. Bright covers only part of the market.
It is a 118-acre National Register district covering the town center, listed on January 2, 2013. It includes Italianate commercial buildings, a Moderne gas station and houses from the 1700s through the 1900s.
The North Fork of the Shenandoah River runs through town. Plains Mill, built between 1847 and 1849 and used until 1994, stands on its bank near Timberville. Check the flood zone of any home near the river.
Route 42 runs north-south through town and connects to Route 259 in Broadway. Route 211 runs east to Interstate 81 and U.S. 211 at New Market.
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Joanne Knauf can walk you through Timberville homes, prices and what to check before you buy. Call (540) 607-0682.
