Mechanicsburg Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Updated On: May 19, 2012

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Mechanicsburg Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is located in south central Pennsylvania within minutes of the cities of Hershey, Carlisle, and Harrisburg, the state's capital. Known to locals as the Capital Region, these four cities combine to form a stretch of land often referred to as the "best kept secret in Pennsylvania." The area holds many wonders and offers many amenities for visitors and residents alike. From the Revolutionary War through the Civil War and beyond, this region's history parallels the history of our great nation.

For family fun, there is everything from the world's tallest and wettest splashdown amusement park ride, to some of the best fishing, hiking and biking you can find anywhere. There are zoos to visit, caves to explore, theater and sporting events to applaud, and some of the most beautiful buildings and parks in the world to see and visit. The area is truly full of surprises.

Mechanicsburg's close proximity to the state's capital city makes it a part of the Harrisburg metropolitan area and a member of Cumberland County. Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, is comprised of six municipalities: Upper and Lower Allen, Hampden, Silver Spring and Monroe Townships, and Mechanicsburg Borough. Its small-town atmosphere blends warmth and comfort in a hometown setting with the pleasures of an urban metropolis nearby. The town itself is home to nearly 17,000 inhabitants, although many residents live in unincorporated areas surrounding the city proper. Housing options in Mechanicsburg consist of condominiums, townhouses, single-family homes, and land for custom building.

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Mechanicsburg Housing Market

Historic properties, colonial estates and contemporary developments can be found scattered throughout Mechanicsburg. The town offers prospective buyers a vast selection of homes with price ranges varying based on size, location and structure. Although the inventory is not as many as single family homes there are Mechanicsburg condominiums and townhouses for sale. Two and three-level townhouses in Mechanicsburg range in price from $80,000 to $400,000 in subdivisions such as Delancey Court, Stonehedge, Bowman's Village and Gable Park. Mechanicsburg homes within minutes of regional shopping centers and markets range in price from just under $100,000 to over $1 million in neighborhoods such as Ashcombe Farms, Hillside Farms, Creekstone Manor and Lisburn Meadows . Luxury homes in Mechanicsburg, as well as newer, more contemporary homes with city views, range in price from $500,000 to $2 million in areas such as The Peninsula, Lindenwood, Lisburn Estates, Rich Valley Manor and Pinehurst.

Mechanicsburg Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $256,362 compared to $258,838 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%.  For Saturday, May 19th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Mechanicsburg PA. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Mechanicsburg to help you find the best home!