Have you been looking for the perfect sophisticated and elegant historic home? Do you want everything; a gracious home, amazing space, acreage, a place for chickens, but also walkable and close to town? It sounds impossible, but you've found it! Welcome to historic Maplewood, circa 1872, know colloquially as The Tower. With no HOA and business B-1 zoning, this property presents endless possibilities, allowing dozens of potential uses! With stunning Italianate architecture and over an acre of land, this property is one in a million. This landmark home located in the heart of lovely downtown Middletown is a piece of history with all the modern conveniences. Rich with history, this amazing property was once the home and studio of John Chumley, a famous local artist. (The current owners have tons of photos and information about the history of the home that they'd love to share with you!) Too many amazing features to list; gorgeous high ceilings, original hardwood floors, wrap around built ins, huge windows, original millwork throughout, a generous kitchen and huge walk in pantry, fabulous mudroom, several outbuildings for storage and work space, an amazing chicken coop; the list goes on and on! Featuring four large bedrooms and two and half bathrooms, this home is spacious, beautiful, and elegant. The panoramic mountain views will take your breath away, especially from the tower studio room. And the home sits on a fantastic level lot behind public memorial land! All of this, located right in the center of town, so shopping and restaurants are just steps away. Middletown is an ideal location for commuters, with Rt 37, I-66 and I-81 within just a few minutes drive, not to mention all the natural beauty, activities, and amenities of the Shenandoah Valley. This is the one!!!
For sale
$649,900
2239 6th St, Middletown, VA 22645
4beds
2,944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1872
1.05 Acres Lot
$626,900 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Panoramic mountain viewsFabulous mudroomAmazing chicken coopFantastic level lotStunning italianate architectureAll the modern conveniencesOriginal millwork throughout
- 176 days |
- 666 |
- 49 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Amanda White 703-593-6836,
Nova Home Hunters Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: VAFV2038812
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ductless, Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Curved Staircase, Pantry, Studio, Bar
- Flooring: Wood
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Basement: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 2,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Three and One Half
- Stories: 3.5
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Trees/Woods, Scenic Vista
Lot
- Size: 1.05 Acres
- Features: Adjoins - Open Space, Adjoins - Public Land, Front Yard, Level, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 91BA53A
- Zoning: B-1
- Zoning description: B-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1872
- Major remodel year: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Middletown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $221/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $526,760
- Annual tax amount: $3,055
- Date on market: 1/9/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$626,900
$596,000 - $658,000
$2,971/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listing removed | $3,700$1/sqft |
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| 4/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,700$1/sqft |
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| 4/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900$221/sqft |
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| 2/26/2026 | Listing removed | $649,900$221/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900-7.1%$221/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listing removed | $699,900$238/sqft |
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| 7/9/2025 | Price change | $699,900-2.8%$238/sqft |
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| 6/5/2025 | Price change | $719,900-2.7%$245/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $740,000-7.5%$251/sqft |
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| 12/27/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/27/2023 | Price change | $799,900-3%$272/sqft |
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| 10/19/2023 | Price change | $824,999-2.9%$280/sqft |
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| 9/8/2023 | Listed for sale | $849,900+46.8%$289/sqft |
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| 7/15/2022 | Sold | $579,000+0.7%$197/sqft |
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| 6/7/2022 | Contingent | $575,000$195/sqft |
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| 6/4/2022 | Listed for sale | $575,000+53.3%$195/sqft |
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| 1/19/2017 | Sold | $375,000$127/sqft |
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| 11/30/2016 | Pending sale | $375,000$127/sqft |
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| 11/17/2016 | Price change | $375,000-6.2%$127/sqft |
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| 11/4/2016 | Listed for sale | $399,900+45.4%$136/sqft |
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| 2/18/2016 | Sold | $275,000-8%$93/sqft |
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| 12/11/2015 | Pending sale | $299,000$102/sqft |
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| 8/21/2015 | Listed for sale | $299,000$102/sqft |
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| 7/6/2015 | Pending sale | $299,000$102/sqft |
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| 7/2/2015 | Price change | $299,000-3.5%$102/sqft |
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| 4/16/2015 | Listed for sale | $310,000$105/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8 -99.6% | $526,760 +21.7% |
| 2024 | $2,207 | $432,700 |
| 2023 | $2,207 +104.5% | $432,700 +22.3% |
| 2022 | $1,079 | $353,800 |
| 2021 | $1,079 -44.8% | $353,800 +10.5% |
| 2020 | $1,954 -50% | $320,300 |
| 2019 | $3,908 +196.4% | $320,300 +48.2% |
| 2018 | $1,318 +1.7% | $216,100 |
| 2017 | $1,297 +11.1% | $216,100 +11.1% |
| 2016 | $1,167 +109.8% | $194,500 |
| 2015 | $556 | $194,500 +4.6% |
| 2014 | $556 | $186,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $186,000 -2.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $190,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $190,200 +2.3% |
| 2010 | -- | $185,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $185,900 -19.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $231,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $231,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $231,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $231,900 +33% |
| 2003 | -- | $174,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $174,300 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 22645
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Middletown Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10Robert E. Aylor Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.4 mi
- 4/10Sherando High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Middletown
- Middle: Robert E. Aylor
- High: Sherando
- District: Frederick County Public Schools
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- Virginia
- Frederick County
- Middletown
- 22645
- 2239 6th St





