For Sale & Rent

We're a new neighborhood of people committed to community. We welcome new residents, and encourage you to become familiar with cohousing and what everyday life is like at Emerson Commons. Read our Guide for Prospective Residents and contact us for more information on available homes or to be added to our sale/rental notification list.
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Homes for Sale

856 Stargazer Lane,   $399K

Completed in July 2020, this 2,070 sq.ft., four story attached home features a private backyard facing woods and a creek.  The rooftop terrace and attic loft with cathedral ceiling provide spectacular mountain views. The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (2 full and 2 half), and an open floor plan kitchen/dining room/living room area.  The bedrooms in the basement or loft can also serve as general purpose room. There are 9' ceilings throughout the home, hardwood floors, a cathedral ceiling, and plenty of large casement windows making this a bright, cheerful home.  There are organic gardens, orchard, a large swimming pool, multiple playgrounds and an 1890s clubhouse with 1840 log cabin shared with only 26 households.
ADDITIONAL home features
Solar panels.  High-efficiency minisplit HVAC system.  6" extra-insulated walls.  Stainless steel appliances (frig, stove, dishwasher). Lovely front porch and a rooftop terrace.Two off-street parking spaces
Contact Us for more information.
The Cape
three available
​One to be completed in Sep, 2020; others in 2021.
1,500 to 2,872 sq ft
accommodates single floor living
three or more bedrooms
see floor plans
The Triplex
three available
Est. completion in May 2021
1,500 to 2,010 sq ft
two or more bedrooms
​see floor plans

Homes for Rent

A two bedroom unit and possibly others may also be available for rent.

Contact us to find out more and to be added to our sale/rental notification list. See past rentals for an idea of what may become available.

Community Amenities

Outdoor Spaces
  • central green (playing field)
  • raised beds for organic gardening
  • swimming pool with shaded stone terrace
  • community playgrounds
  • car-free central area where kids can run free
  • two creeks bordering the property
  • wooded trails
  • orchard and planned edible landscaping
  • shared tool shed

Common House (club house)
  • renovated 1890 farmhouse and historic 1840s log cabin with fireplace.
  • two guest rooms that residents may reserve for out-of-town guests
  • meeting rooms, dinning rooms and a full kitchen residents can reserve for events
  • children's playroom

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Cohousing Life

Built-in social events are ideal for people who enjoy low-key gatherings, without having to make plans all the time. Socializing is always optional.
  • shared meals twice a week
  • weekly game night
  • outdoor movie nights
  • trivia night @ Starr Hill
  • knitting group
  • Non-violent Communication practice group
  • holiday & seasonal parties
  • other spontaneous events we don't have to plan or travel for: movie nights, happy hour, bonfires, pool parties, barbecues, and lots of porch and path hangouts.

Working together keeps our community vibrant and connected (and condo fees low). We participate by:
  • attending business/plenary meetings
  • holding workshare jobs, typically requiring 6 hours/month -- jobs include physical tasks like mowing, as well as administrative tasks like bookkeeping.
  • taking part in workdays; e.g., helping with upkeep of common house, landscaping, playgrounds, etc.

Cohousing makes it easy to:
  • form clubs
  • organize child and elder care
  • share tools
  • carpool

Green Features

  • energy-efficient appliances
  • low-VOC paint
  • preservation of trees, historic barn, shed and farmhouse
  • clustered homes, with 65% of land kept green
  • no lawn pesticides or chemicals
  • standard solar - Emerson Commons will be the first all-solar community in Virginia
  • heavy-duty insulation
  • shared resources, such as office and lawn equipment
  • reduction of paved areas
  • eco-friendly playground
  • electric vehicle charging stations planned