Jefferson County, West Virginia lies beside the Potomac River, east of the Blue Ridge Mountains at the point where the states of Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia meet. Although settlers arrived in the area in the mid-1700s, the county wasn’t officially founded until 1801, and originally included the established settlements of Harpers Ferry and Charles Town, among others. The county was named for Thomas Jefferson, who visited the area in 1783 and wrote of its astounding natural beauty.
Jefferson County is home to several historical places, and much of the area retains its colonial charm and wildness of the days of the trappers and settlers. The quaint and attractive town of Harpers Ferry, founded in 1751, is situated entirely within the 2,500-acre Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and the downtown area and riverfront are home to many registered historical properties. Some of these properties have been converted into museums or retail establishments, but there are still a number of restored homes from the colonial and Victorian periods listed for sale on the Jefferson County, WV MLS.
Many people consider investing in homes listed on the Jefferson County, WV MLS rather than homes in Virginia or Maryland, for a variety of reasons. First, although Jefferson County homes are only about an hour from both Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Jefferson County homes feature a true country aspect, with plenty of open space and wooded landscape. Second, a beautiful new home may list on the Jefferson County, WV MLS for half the price of a comparable home in Virginia’s suburban areas. Third, Jefferson County homes are not only accessible to urban areas, but also to the Blue Ridge Mountains and hundreds of rewarding outdoor adventures.
From stately homes in Harpers Ferry to vacation homes in the Blue Ridge Mountains, there’s a perfect property waiting for you in Jefferson County, WV. For more information about Jefferson County, WV MLS listings, contact expert Realtor Gar Edmonson of The Team Titans at 304.725.6360 today.
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