Pleasant Hill Acres

Quiet residential neighborhood offering solid value, modest lots, and a peaceful setting.

Pleasant Hill Acres Location

Pleasant Hill Acres is one of Harrisonburg’s most accessible neighborhoods for first-time homebuyers — classic midcentury homes on flat, grassy lots with no through traffic and a median price of $351,000. Nestled between Main Street and High Street near the heart of the city, it’s a quiet pocket that longtime residents rarely leave.

What’s It Like to Live in Pleasant Hill Acres?

Pleasant Hill Acres is the kind of neighborhood where people move in and stay for decades. Built mostly in the 1950s and 1960s, it has that classic midcentury feel — ranches, split-foyers, and split-levels on flat grassy yards with mature trees lining the streets. Some yards are fenced, some aren’t. It’s unpretentious and comfortable.

One standout feature: no through traffic. The only cars driving through Pleasant Hill Acres are people who live there or are visiting someone who does. That no-through-traffic design adds an extra layer of quiet to the neighborhood.

Location is a hidden strength. You’re close to JMU, Greenberry’s Coffee, Purcell and Hillandale Parks, and a variety of restaurants — all within a few minutes. Keister Elementary is practically next door. It’s centrally located without feeling like you’re in the middle of anything hectic.

Housing & Home Prices in Pleasant Hill Acres

The tight price range ($340K–$405K) reflects the consistency of the housing stock — most homes are similar in size and era. This is the most affordable of the five neighborhoods in this guide, making it the best entry point for buyers who want an established Harrisonburg neighborhood without a $450K+ price tag. The catch: inventory is low because residents don’t move often.

What Makes Pleasant Hill Acres Stand Out

• Most accessible price point among established Harrisonburg neighborhoods
• No-through-traffic street design — one of the calmest neighborhoods in the city
• Midcentury architecture with character — 1960s ranches and split-levels with mature trees and flat, grassy lots

Schools Near Pleasant Hill Acres

Pleasant Hill Acres is zoned for Harrisonburg City Public Schools:

• Elementary: Keister Elementary School (very close to the neighborhood)
• Middle: Thomas Harrison Middle School
• High: Harrisonburg High School

Keister Elementary is nearby.

Things to Do Near Pleasant Hill Acres

• Purcell Park — One of Harrisonburg’s largest parks, just minutes away. Trails, sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas
• Hillandale Park — Mile-long woodland trail connecting to the Friendly City Trail
• Greenberry’s Coffee — Local coffee shop right nearby
• Downtown Harrisonburg — Short drive to the full restaurant, brewery, and shopping scene. Mashita, Pale Fire Brewing, Clementine Cafe, and more
• JMU Campus — Close enough for games, events, and the arboretum
• Westover Park — Skate park, disc golf, and public pool

Pleasant Hill Acres vs. Other Harrisonburg Neighborhoods

Pleasant Hill Acres and Sunset Heights are the two most affordable options in this guide. Pleasant Hill is quieter (no through traffic) with a more consistent housing stock. Sunset Heights is more walkable with more architectural variety. Belmont is the step up if you want a larger home and an active community — but at $130K more.

Homes for Sale in Pleasant Hill Acres

See what’s currently on the market in Pleasant Hill Acres. These listings are updated directly from the MLS.