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Boonsboro

Boonsboro

Neighborhood in Lynchburg, Virginia

Lynchburg City County 24503

$502,450 Average Value
$159 Average Price per Sq Ft
1 Home For Sale

A well-known community in northern Lynchburg

Boonsboro is a well-established Lynchburg neighborhood that brings in a mix of people from students to retirees to medical professionals. It’s known for its historic country club and closeness to Randolph College, major hospitals and the James River. “Boonsboro sits in the 24503 zip code and is known as a nice neighborhood,” says Martin Donovan, a Realtor with Lauren Bell Real Estate, who has over thirty years of experience in the area. “It’s like 90210 in Los Angeles, but in Lynchburg.” The suburb sits conveniently next to one of Lynchburg’s main hospitals, Centra Virginia Baptist Hospital, so many doctors live here, Donovan says. Centra Lynchburg General Hospital is also central to the area, 5 miles away. “The neighborhood’s main road, Boonsboro Road, feeds into Rivermont Avenue,” Donovan says. The avenue encompasses a historic area that is home to Randolph College, just 3 miles away. Boonsboro is also home to a large retirement community, Westminster Canterbury, says Aaliya Robertson, a Lynchburg resident who grew up in the city and resides here. “A lot of people come here to settle down in big homes, or at Westminster.” While Lynchburg has an overall extreme risk of flooding—due to its proximity to the James River—Boonsboro isn’t affected much by it and has a minor risk, compared to other areas.

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Mingle at Boonsboro Country Club

People visit Boonsboro Country Club to play golf and socialize with one another. The club has an 18-hole course, a tennis club, a small restaurant named Malcolm Jefferson Grille—known as MJ’s —and a space for events like weddings. Other events are held at Boonsboro Ruritan Club, ranging from end-of-the-season football team parties to baby showers. There are also baseball and football fields here. Peaks View Park is Lynchburg’s second-largest park and offers a traditional experience with a playground, a disc golfing course, and tennis and basketball courts. Along with all this, there are also walking and mountain biking trails. During the warmer months, the James River is a popular destination for canoeing and kayaking.

Boonsboro Country Club
Boonsboro Country Club
Boonsboro Country Club
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What to do in Boonsboro

The Boonsboro Ruritan Club hosts annual events including the Festival of Light in November, which includes a belly-dancing performance, astrology readings and handmade jewelry. For a more private social scene, the Boonsboro Country Club hosts member-only events on different holidays including Easter and Memorial Day. At any time of the year, people can visit Randolph College for entertaining music and theatre performances.

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Colonial Revivals at $500,000

Ranch-style homes range between $350,000 and $500,000 while Colonial Revivals range from $500,000 to $1.5 million, depending mostly on the number of bedrooms. Homes are surrounded by tall maples and have large, manicured lawns, which Boonsboro is known for, Donovan says.

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Bedford Hills Elementary, James River Day School

Children can attend Bedford Hills Elementary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche, before possibly advancing to Linkhorne Middle School. The middle school receives a B-minus and has plenty of activities including a Jazz band, Show Choir, and math and science clubs. Kids may move on to E.C. Glass High School, which earns a B-plus from Niche and offers many sports including golf and lacrosse. Students pursuing a private education can attend James River Day School for kindergarten through eighth grade, and then advance to Virginia Episcopal School to finish their education. Both schools earn an A-plus from Niche. The University of Lynchburg is 6 miles away, while Liberty University is 11 miles away. Thomas Road Baptist Church is a popular place of worship that’s located on Liberty University’s campus. Churches in Boonsboro include Holcomb Rock Baptist Church, Peakland United Methodist Church and Trinity Episcopal Church.

Linkhorn Middle School
Linkhorn Middle School
The E.C Glass High School back entrance.
The E.C Glass High School back entrance.
James River Day School
James River Day School
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Sunday brunch at Isabella’s Italian Trattoria

Boonsboro Shopping Center includes a Food Lion, a post office and a yoga studio. There’s a Kroger just a few minutes down the road, for more extensive grocery shopping. The center is home to many clothing stores including LOFT, Talbot, Francesca’s and R. Coffee Ltd. There’s also a Market on Main-Boonsboro, a breakfast spot, and Isabella's Italian Trattoria, which offers Sunday brunch along with classic Italian dishes. “Isabella’s is the best place in town. You’ll never have a bad meal,” Donovan says.

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501 Highway
501 Highway

Driving down the Lynchburg Expressway

People use U.S. Route 501—known as the Lynchburg Expressway—or the public bus service, to reach downtown Lynchburg. The Lynchburg Regional Airport is 12 miles away.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Lynchburg Regional/Preston Glenn Field

23 min drive

Bus

Boonsboro Rd. & Gorman Dr. (Outbound)

Bus

Boonsboro Rd. & Boonsboro Hardware Store Stop (Outbound)

Bus

Boonsboro Rd. & Greenway Ct. (Second Stop)

Bus

Boonsboro Rd. & Greenway Ct. (Outbound)

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Boonsboro US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 2 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$490,000
Median Single Family Price
$500,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$159
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Months of Supply
0.50
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
19%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
537
Median Year Built
1968

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
1,308
Median Age
42
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
28.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$164,743
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$190,992

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
90.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.3%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

6 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

2 / 100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score®

17 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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