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Property Description
All brick rancher with three bedrooms, one bathroom, situated on 1.93 acres along the mountain, surrounded by mature trees. This home features an eat in kitchen, a brick fire place, and hardwood floors throughout. The basement includes a two car garage for added convenience, plenty of room for a workshop as well. Several outbuildings and carports provide additional storage and utility space. Being sold AS IS, this property offers exceptional potential to create an ideal retreat.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 5500 Charlestown Rd
General
- Sold For: $300,000
- Taxes: $2,539 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAFL2030072
- Added to Site: 208 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath
- Appliances: Cooktop, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Carport Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, Detached Carport
- Garage Description: Basement Garage, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Underground
Location
- Area: Peters Twp (14518)
- Municipality: PETERS TWP
- County: FRANKLIN
- Subdivision: PETERS TWP
- Driving Directions: From Route 16 ( Buchanan Trail), turn onto Charlestown Rd and continue approximately 2 Miles. The property will be on the left. From Main St in Mercersburg, turn onto Jonston Lane. At the stop sign, turn right. The property is the first house on the right.
School Information
- School District: Tuscarora
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Walkout Level, Garage Access
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
- Stories Description: Main
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1961
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 1.93
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 84,071
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 2024
- School Tax: $2,049
- City/TownTax: $43
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $447
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $15,350
- Tax Amount: $2,539
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Refrigerator, stove, clothes dryer, trailer in back yard,
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Schools
Schools serving 5500 Charlestown Rd
School District:Tuscarora School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mercersburg El School 30 South Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | K-5 | 1.9 mi |
James Buchanan Middle School 5191 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 6-8 | 2.2 mi |
James Buchanan High School 4773 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 5500 Charlestown Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/23/2026
Sold
$300,000
-4.76%
MLS
11/25/2025
Price Reduced
$315,000
-3.08%
MLS
10/06/2025
Price Reduced
$325,000
-1.52%
MLS
9/19/2025
Listed
$330,000
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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.
5500 Charlestown Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 (MLS# PAFL2030072) is a Single Family property that was sold at $300,000 on March 23, 2026. This property was listed by Brandi Badorf from our Greencastle Office.Want to learn more about 5500 Charlestown Road? 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.


