Chambersburg Real Estate

Chambersburg Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Pennsylvania

Welcome to the Borough of Chambersburg, the seat of Franklin County, Pennsylvania. The borough is located about 13 miles north of Maryland and the Mason-Dixon Line and about 52 miles southwest of Harrisburg in the Cumberland Valley. The community has witnessed many historical events relating to the French and Indian War, the raid on Harpers Ferry, the Whisky Rebellion, and the American Civil War.

Chambersburg offers easy access to several sites of interest, including the Letterkenny Army Depot, Michaux State Forest and Caledonia State Park, Eisenhower National Historic Site, Gettysburg National Military Park, and Antietam National Battlefield. The community also hosts annual events like the Franklin County Fair, ChambersFest, and Apple Fest.

Home to over 18,000 residents, Chambersburg is an excellent community for families with young children, active and retired members of the military, and retirees. To accommodate the borough's residential populace, Chambersburg's real estate market is found to be quite affordable, with a variety of housing styles—especially single family homes—dominating the marketplace. The local economy is anchored securely by the agricultural industry; however, Letterkenny Army Depot and Camp David also provide ample employment opportunities for the community. Local schooling is provided by the Chambersburg Area School District, the Franklin County Career and Technology Center, and Wilson College.