Are you looking for a contemporary, ultra-efficient, streamlined living space? Or do you fit better in a Georgian two-story that exudes history? How about a classic Cape Cod with a sprawling backyard that’s perfect for impromptu games of catch with the kids? Like most cities, Winchester and its surrounds offer a diverse inventory of homes, ranging in size, style, and price.
Surprisingly, the natural neighborhood divisions that exist in many locales – of communities reserved for families with young children or young professionals, or for empty nesters or retirees – aren’t noticeable here. The mix of categories of the population makes for energetic interaction.
Over the past few years, local and national homebuilders have brought state-of-the art housing choices to Winchester. Dozens of villages of condominiums and townhouses have grown up, and mid-priced houses are neatly spaced along well-groomed streets in planned, self-contained communities. Newer, upscale neighborhoods boast large, elegant estate-like homes, with manicured lawns and sumptuous landscaping.
Of course, many traditionalists still opt for the exquisite architecture and innate character that comes with historic housing along downtown Winchester’s picturesque, tree-lined streets. And still some are looking for open spaces. The outskirts of the city, into Frederick County, offers beautiful, pastoral settings with established homes and farmettes – and plenty of breathing room.
Whatever your choice in a home that fits your lifestyle, you’ll find it in Winchester and Frederick County’s residential market.
HOUSING STATISTICS
Median Sold Price – 2010
- Winchester: $149,250
- Frederick County: $170,000
- Adjacent WV Counties: $134,500
Since 1990, Winchester and Frederick County have added more than 16,000 new dwelling units to its housing stock, more than 800 units per year. Frederick County’s planning initiatives have focused on driving housing development in its development zone, which surrounds Winchester to the north, east, and south. The urban development zone is the boundary for development because the necessary infrastructure is in place.
