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Property Description
Truly extraordinary property highlighting a complete modernization of this spacious circa 1840 stately, stone home in the middle of Adams County's picturesque orchard country and just west of historic Gettysburg on almost 3 acres. Known by historians as The James Linn House, built by the Linn family with large field stones from the original farm, you just don't find homes like this; pre-civil war era construction & charm, luxuriously upgraded with all the modern conveniences, all while preserving the historic integrity that makes this home so special. You'll love those authentic 24" deep window sills, old-tyme fireplaces, stone accent walls, wood floors and spacious bedrooms. No expense has been spared preserving this showpiece while including a highly-efficient tri-zone geothermal HVAC, custom kitchen with granite counters, plumbing, 200A electric, energy-efficient insulation, standing-seem metal roof, double & triple pane windows, luxurious bathrooms, and so much more. A spacious floor plan provides for a first-floor primary bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and radiant floor heat; comfortable living spaces to include a parlor, study, family & recreation rooms; open country kitchen with island and dining area; three upstairs bedrooms. Outside is a rear paver patio, front porch with paver walkway, the old produce packing building (now a workshop) and the original stone spring house. If you want space for the vehicles, the integral 2-car over-sized garage is completely finished and absolutely pristine! Then there is a large 28'x28' detached 2-bay garage with high ceilings, 10' overhead doors and plenty of space to work...and an optional car lift for the auto-enthusiast. Come and enjoy this 19th-century masterpiece in the beautiful rolling hills of orchard country and conveniently located with an easy drive to the Baltimore and DC metro areas.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 878 Mt Carmel Rd
General
- Sold For: $666,000
- Taxes: $6,446 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAAD2017148
- Added to Site: 289 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Attic, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Stove - Wood
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Stone, Mantel(s), Wood, Stone, Mantel(s)
- Appliances: Stove, Refrigerator, Freezer, Built-In Microwave, Trash Compactor, Washer, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate Plank, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Primary Bathroom: Primary Bathroom - D, Main
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Main
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 3 - Built-Ins, Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Electric, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Laminated, Main
- Sitting Room: Sitting Room - Flooring - Laminated, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Flooring - Laminated, Island, Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Countertop(s) - Granite, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Office: Office - Built-Ins, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Game Room - Flooring - Carpet, Upper 1
- Rec Room: Yes
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es), Patio(s)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway, Private
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Location
- Area: Franklin Twp (14312)
- Municipality: FRANKLIN TWP
- County: Adams
- Development Name: None Available
- Subdivision: None Available
- Driving Directions: From Orrtanna (town): Mount Carmel Road to home on left.
- Location Details: Rural
School Information
- School District: Gettysburg Area
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C, Geothermal
- Cooling Fuel: Electric, Geothermal
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Geo-thermal
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Cable TV Available, Phone Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Stone, HardiPlank Type, Metal Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Daylight, Partial, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partial
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Windows: Double Pane, Triple Pane
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 4,671
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,391 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,391 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1840
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building, Garage(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Mountain, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.79
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 121,532
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
- Zoning: AGRICULTURAL
- Lot Description: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, SideYard(s), Vegetation Planting
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $187.26
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $4,240
- City/TownTax: $289
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,916
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $372,900
- Tax Amount: $6,446
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3391
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Engine hoist.
- Inclusions: Stove (electric), Refrigerator (2), Chest Freezer, Built-in Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Ceiling Fan(s), Smoke Detector(s), Drapes/Curtains w/ rods, Blinds/Shades, Window Screen(s), Wood Stove, Water Filter & Softener, De-humidifier, Garage Door opener(s)/remote(s)
- Lot Number: 0018A
Listed by RE/MAX of Gettysburg, Jason VanDyke
Sold by The Glocker Group Realty Results, Debra K Moser
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Schools
Schools serving 878 Mt Carmel Rd
School District:Gettysburg Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Gettysburg Area High School 1130 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325 | 9-12 | 8.5 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 878 Mt Carmel Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/29/2025
Sold
$666,000
4.88%
MLS
4/04/2025
Listed
$635,000
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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.
878 Mount Carmel Road, Orrtanna, PA 17353 (MLS# PAAD2017148) is a Single Family property that was sold at $666,000 on May 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 878 Mount Carmel Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orrtanna? You can browse all Orrtanna real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

