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Property Description
Step into timeless charm and modern comfort in this beautifully updated 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial in the heart of Mercersburg on "The Avenue". With over 2,900 square feet of living space, this home blends original character-like hardwood floors, pocket and french doors, and double staircases-with modern upgrades including a modern kitchen with Corian countertops, updated HVAC, and electrical. The picturesque kitchen fireplace and built-in shelves in the main-level study add warmth and functionality. Enjoy quiet mornings on the huge, peaceful front porch, or let pets roam freely in the fenced rear yard. Alley access offers easy backyard entry and potentially even more off-street parking. Nestled on a generous .29-acre lot, this home is located in a friendly neighborhood just a short walk to downtown shops and Lions Club Park. Whether you're searching for a forever home or a charming short-term rental opportunity, 38 Linden Ave offers space, character, and location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 38 Linden Ave
General
- Sold For: $316,000
- Taxes: $2,588 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAFL2026290
- Added to Site: 314 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Attic
- Interior Features: Attic, Additional Stairway, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood, Brick, Mantel(s), Screen, Wood
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Range Hood
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Kitchen - Country, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
Parking
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: Mercersburg Boro (14514)
- Municipality: MERCERSBURG BORO
- County: Franklin
- Development Name: Mercersburg
- Subdivision: Mercersburg
- Driving Directions: Take Buchanan Trl W (PA-16) West to Mercersburg, Just before Post Office make sharp left onto Linden Ave, Home on right
School Information
- School District: Tuscarora
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Aluminum Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Doors: French
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,912
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,912 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,912 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.29
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,632
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping
- Zoning: R1
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Rear, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $108.52
- Assessment Year: 2022
- City/TownTax: $417
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $400
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $13,730
- Tax Amount: $2,588
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by RE/MAX Realty Agency, Inc., Jay L Starr
Sold by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, Natasha N Goessel
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Schools
Schools serving 38 Linden Ave
School District:Tuscarora School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mercersburg El School 30 South Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | K-5 | 0.3 mi |
James Buchanan Middle School 5191 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 6-8 | 1.8 mi |
James Buchanan High School 4773 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 38 Linden Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/16/2025
Sold
$316,000
-4.21%
MLS
4/11/2025
Listed
$329,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
38 Linden Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236 (MLS# PAFL2026290) is a Single Family property that was sold at $316,000 on May 16, 2025. Want to learn more about 38 Linden Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Mercersburg? You can browse all Mercersburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

