Fairway Hills

Quiet, established neighborhood with larger lots and a golf-course-adjacent setting.

Fairway Hills Location

Fairway Hills is one of Harrisonburg’s most desirable upscale neighborhoods, set along the Spotswood Country Club golf course with large, wooded lots that also border open farmland. Median home price is $550,000 and has held steady over the past five years. With just ~7 sales per year, homes here don’t come up often.

What’s It Like to Live in Fairway Hills?

Fairway Hills feels like you’ve stepped out of the city without actually leaving it. Homes sit on large, wooded lots along the Spotswood Country Club golf course, with mature landscaping and a genuine sense of privacy. But look west and you’ll see farmland — this neighborhood has golf course views on one side and agricultural land on the other. It’s a combination that’s hard to find anywhere else in Harrisonburg.

Despite the tucked-away feel, the location is remarkably convenient. Valley Mall, I-81, and JMU are all close by. You get the peace of a wooded, semi-rural setting with everything you need within a few minutes’ drive.

The homes here are substantial — median square footage is 3,693, and most have 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. These are the kinds of homes people buy to stay in. Low turnover (~7 sales per year) reflects that — people who get into Fairway Hills tend not to leave.

Housing & Home Prices in Fairway Hills

Homes in Fairway Hills are large, well-appointed, and built to last. The architectural style leans traditional and Colonial Revival, with many homes featuring walkout basements, multi-car garages, and generous outdoor living spaces. The 5-year price stability at $550K makes this a reliable store of value — not a speculative market.

What Makes Fairway Hills Stand Out

• Large homes with spacious yards — median 3,693 sq ft on generous wooded lots, often half an acre or more
• Convenient location — near I-81, Valley Mall, shopping, and JMU without a suburban sprawl feel
• Golf course adjacency — homes border the Spotswood Country Club course with views of the fairways
• Wooded lots with mature landscaping — a level of privacy and character not found in newer developments

Homes in Fairway Hills are in the premium tier of the Harrisonburg market, with most properties above $550,000.

Schools Near Fairway Hills

Fairway Hills is zoned for Harrisonburg City Public Schools:

• Elementary: Smithland Elementary School
• Middle: Skyline Middle School
• High: Rocktown High School

Things to Do Near Fairway Hills

• Spotswood Country Club — Golf, tennis, pool, dining, and social events. The centerpiece of the neighborhood
• Valley Mall — Shopping, dining, and services — minutes away
• Purcell Park — One of Harrisonburg’s largest parks with trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic shelters
• Heritage Oaks Golf Course — Public alternative to Spotswood, 18 holes designed for walking
• Downtown Harrisonburg — A short drive to the restaurants, breweries, and shops that make Harrisonburg’s downtown one of the best in the Valley
• JMU Campus — Close enough for games and events, with a residential setting separate from campus
• I-81 Access — Easy commute north to the Northern Shenandoah Valley or south to Staunton

Fairway Hills vs. Other Harrisonburg Neighborhoods

Fairway Hills and Lakewood Estates are the two premier golf course neighborhoods in the area. Fairway Hills wins on convenience (closer to everything) and lot character (wooded). Lakewood wins on mountain views and newer construction. Belmont offers a lower price point with a strong community feel.

Homes for Sale in Fairway Hills

See what’s currently on the market in Fairway Hills. These listings are updated directly from the MLS.