Neighborhood guide
Ashbury neighborhoods: where to live and what it costs
Six neighborhoods, from walkable 1920s streets to quiet lake roads. Typical prices, home styles, commute and what's nearby, written by people who live here.
The lay of the land
Ashbury at a glance
Downtown sits on the river; the older neighborhoods ring it, newer ones spread east, and the lake is fifteen minutes north.
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Laurel Heights
Porches, old trees and 1920s homes.
Ashbury's best-known older neighborhood. Sidewalks, deep front porches and big oaks, five minutes from Main Street. Homes rarely sit long here, so it pays to be ready before one comes up.
- Typical prices
- Homes mostly $380K–$850K
- Home styles
- Craftsman bungalows, Foursquares and a few Victorians, built 1905–1940
- Getting around
- 5 minutes to downtown by car, about 20 on foot
- Good for
- Buyers who love older homes, sidewalks and knowing their neighbors
Nearby
- Laurel Park and playground
- Laurel Heights Elementary
- Corner coffee shop on Chestnut Street
- The porch-light walk every December
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Downtown Ashbury
Lofts and condos a block from Main Street.
Loft condos in restored brick buildings above shops and restaurants. You give up a yard and get the farmers market, the library and dinner within a short walk.
- Typical prices
- Condos mostly $240K–$450K
- Home styles
- Loft condos in restored 1900s brick buildings, a few new townhomes
- Getting around
- Walk to everything downtown
- Good for
- First-time buyers, downsizers and anyone who wants to walk everywhere
Nearby
- Saturday farmers market on Court Square
- Main Street shops and restaurants
- Ashbury Public Library
- River Greenway trailhead
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Old Mill District
Brick, river views and the greenway.
The old textile mill is now apartments, a food hall and studios, and the streets around it are full of renovated mill cottages. It's one of the best values in town if you want character.
- Typical prices
- Homes mostly $300K–$520K
- Home styles
- Mill-era cottages, renovated 1940s homes and new townhomes
- Getting around
- 10-minute walk to Main Street along the river
- Good for
- Buyers who want character on a budget, cyclists and dog owners
Nearby
- River Greenway
- The Mill Yard food hall
- Taproom row on Foundry Street
- Kayak launch at Mill Race Park
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Hollins Lake
Lake homes 15 minutes from town.
A quiet, wooded lake north of town with a public ramp, a small marina and a mix of cabins and newer lake homes. Waterfront lots are limited, so homes with a dock go quickly.
- Typical prices
- Homes mostly $450K–$1.2M
- Home styles
- Lake cabins, modern lake homes and wooded lots with water access
- Getting around
- 15 minutes to downtown Ashbury
- Good for
- Weekend boaters, remote workers and anyone who wants quiet
Nearby
- Public boat ramp and marina
- Hollins Lake Trail loop
- General store at the north cove
- Summer concerts at the lake pavilion
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Briar Ridge
Family streets, big yards, quick to schools.
Shaded streets of ranches and two-story homes on generous lots, close to the schools, the community pool and the grocery on Ridge Road. A favorite for families who need more space.
- Typical prices
- Homes mostly $350K–$650K
- Home styles
- 1960s ranches, 1990s two-stories and a few farmhouses on larger lots
- Getting around
- 10 minutes to downtown, close to the highway
- Good for
- Growing families who want space and a short school run
Nearby
- Briar Ridge Elementary and Middle
- Community pool and tennis courts
- Grocery and pharmacy on Ridge Road
- Youth soccer fields
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Fox Run
Newer homes on wooded lots.
Modern farmhouses and contemporary homes built since 2015, most on half an acre or more, with walking trails between the streets and a nature preserve at the edge.
- Typical prices
- Homes mostly $550K–$900K
- Home styles
- Modern farmhouses and contemporary homes built since 2015
- Getting around
- 12 minutes to downtown
- Good for
- Buyers who want newer construction, home offices and low upkeep
Nearby
- Fox Run Nature Preserve
- Fox Run Elementary (opened 2024)
- Walking trails between streets
- Farm stand on Old Route 9
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