Liberty Square

Low-maintenance townhome community with patriotic street names, a central community square, and HOA-covered exteriors near I-81 and East Market Street.

Liberty Square Location

Liberty Square is one of Harrisonburg’s best-value townhome communities — HOA-maintained exteriors, a central community square with a gazebo and walking trails, and a median price around $260,000. Located on the east side of the city near I-81 Exit 247, it offers affordable homeownership with easy access to JMU, downtown, and Sentara RMH.

What’s It Like to Live in Liberty Square?

Liberty Square was built by Scripture Communities between 2002 and 2008 in two phases. The original section features brightly colored townhome exteriors (blue, red, yellow) visible from I-81, while Liberty Square II has more muted tan and olive tones with updated interiors — 9-foot ceilings, open kitchens with islands.

The neighborhood is centered around a community square with a gazebo, putting green, playground, water feature, and walking trail. Streets follow a patriotic founding-father theme: Alexander Hamilton Lane, Patrick Henry Place, Paul Revere Court, Molly Pitcher Place, Betsy Ross Court, Constitution Court, and Founders Way.

These are 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom townhomes averaging around 1,300 square feet — efficient layouts that make excellent use of space. Many units include garages or basements, open-concept living areas, and primary suites with private baths. End units offer extra windows, natural light, and sometimes fenced yards.

The HOA covers roofs, exterior vinyl siding, landscaping, and trash removal — which is rare at this price point. That means no mowing, no exterior painting, and no roof replacement surprises. You focus on the inside; the HOA handles the rest.

Liberty Square Neighborhood Map

Housing & Home Prices in Liberty Square

Liberty Square sits at a price point that makes sense for both owner-occupants and investors. At $260K with $1,800/mo rental potential, the numbers work for buy-and-hold investors while remaining accessible at this price point.

What Makes Liberty Square Stand Out

• Proximity to downtown and JMU at an accessible price point
• 3-bedroom layouts with low-maintenance HOA coverage — roofs, siding, landscaping, and trash included
• Real estate investors seeking proven rental income with low maintenance costs
• House hackers — live in one unit while the community’s rental track record gives you a clear exit strategy

Schools Near Liberty Square

Liberty Square is in the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district:

• Elementary: Smithland Elementary School (474 Linda Lane)
• Middle: Skyline Middle School (470 Linda Lane)
• High: Rocktown High School (2970 East Kaylor Park Dr — new, opened Fall 2024)

Rocktown High is the newest high school in the Harrisonburg system, opened for the 2024-25 school year. The I-81 corridor roughly divides the two high school zones — east-side schools feed into Rocktown.

Things to Do Near Liberty Square

• East Market Street Corridor — Restaurants, retail, and services within minutes
• Downtown Harrisonburg — Virginia’s First Culinary District, ~10 minutes. Craft breweries, restaurants, live music, and local shops
• James Madison University — ~9 minutes away. Games, events, dining, and the Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
• Sentara RMH Medical Center — Major regional hospital minutes away
• I-81 Access — Adjacent to Exit 247 (East Market Street) for commuters heading north or south
• Valley Mall Area — Shopping and dining along the Evelyn Byrd Avenue corridor

Liberty Square vs. Other Harrisonburg Townhouse Communities

Liberty Square’s competitive advantage is the combination of community amenities and HOA-covered exteriors at a mid-affordable price point. Most townhome communities at this price don’t include roof and siding coverage or a central community square.

Homes for Sale in Liberty Square

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