The original 235 acres making up the Eastgate Properties were purchased in 1989 as a farm. Frederick County determined that new Route 642 (Tasker Road) would need easy access to U.S. Route 522 (Front Royal Pike). Route 522 was being expanded to a four-lane divided highway with limited access. The Eastgate property was chosen as the location of new Route 642 and the Route 522 interchange because of its high plateau and excellent "line of sight" at the interchange.

It was determined that an industrial park and commercial center would do well at the interchange of U.S. Route 522 and new Route 642 because of the excellent road network and the proximity to the Virginia Inland Port on Route 522, 10 miles from the subject property. There is also a need for a commercial center and industrial park in the eastern portion of Frederick County.

Route 642 was built in 1997 and the developers installed all utilities at that time to include underground electric and phone lines. Gas service is also available. All electric service and telephone lines are underground. Fiber optics is available.

The property has a high plateau elevation with a panoramic view, well-drained with no flood plain concerns. The woods bordering the majority of the property will be kept in place to provide a natural setting for the businesses locating at Eastgate. There are significant slopes at the rear of the Eastgate Industrial Park property which will not be disturbed and will provide an attractive treed background for future industrial buildings.