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Mechanicsburg, PA 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale

Living in Mechanicsburg

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and is eight miles west of Harrisburg. Retirees that want a quieter location in Pennsylvania will enjoy this borough.

Mechanicsburg is a borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania and is eight miles west of Harrisburg. Retirees that want a quieter location in Pennsylvania will enjoy this borough.

Climate & Geography

Mechanicsburg climate is humid-continental with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual high temperature is in the low 60s and the average annual low temperature is in the mid 40s. The average annual precipitation is around 40 inches of rainfall.

Recreation, Culture & Entertainment

There are farmers markets throughout the borough where residents enjoy strolling and shopping. There are numerous parks where residents can enjoy walking, jogging, and biking, many of these parks allow dogs. Indoor activities include visiting the museums, theaters, and brewing companies.

Cost of Living & Taxes

The median home cost is below the national median. Pennsylvania is very tax-friendly towards retirees and Social Security benefits are not taxed. Pennsylvania public and private pensions that are eligible are also not taxed, retirement income is not taxed after the age of 59 and a half. Homeowners and renters 65 or older are eligible for rebates of paid property tax or rent.

Health Care

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Mechanicsburg and LifeCare Hospitals of Mechanicsburg are the two medical centers and hospitals located in Mechanicsburg.

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4.3 rating (11 reviews) Amblebrook
$300ks - $700ks
Amblebrook, Gettysburg, PA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2018 - present | 2,000 homes
Penn National
$100ks - $600ks
Penn National, Fayetteville, PA
New and Resale | Age-targeted | Built 1968 - present | 1,100 homes
Winding Creek
$300ks - $700ks
Winding Creek, Palmyra, PA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2021 - present | 82 homes
Heritage Run
$200ks - $400ks
Heritage Run, Lebanon, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - present | 88 homes
The Woodlands of Urbana
$500ks - $700ks
The Woodlands of Urbana, Urbana, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - 2025 | 565 homes
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5 rating (1 reviews) Crestwood Village
$200ks - $500ks
Crestwood Village, Frederick, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1979 - 1999 | 550 homes
Traditions of America at ...
$400ks - $600ks
Traditions of America at ..., Mechanicsburg, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - 2020 | 517 homes
Home Towne Square
$300ks - $800ks
Home Towne Square, Ephrata, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - present | 300 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Alden Place
$300ks - $600ks
Alden Place, Lebanon, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - present | 505 homes
Signature Club at Greenvi...
$400ks - $500ks
Signature Club at Greenvi..., New Market, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2013 | 233 homes
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The Gatherings at Lakevie...
$300ks - $400ks
The Gatherings at Lakevie..., Reisterstown, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2025 - present | 122 homes
Country Manor
$100ks - $200ks
Country Manor, Shippensburg, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2000 - 2018 | 130 homes
Gerst Farm
$500ks - $700ks
Gerst Farm, Perry Hall, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present | 202 homes
Briar Lake
$300ks - $400ks
Briar Lake, Lebanon, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2013 | 113 homes
The Village at Freedom Hi...
$300ks
The Village at Freedom Hi..., Hagerstown, MD
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2007 - present | 66 homes
Legacy at Gateway
$300ks
Legacy at Gateway, Bel Air, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2012 | 70 homes
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Emerald Hills
$200ks
Emerald Hills, Bel Air, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2019 | 240 homes
Bloomfields 55+
$700ks - $800ks
Bloomfields 55+, Frederick, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2026 - present
Cromwell 55+
$300ks - $900ks
Cromwell 55+, Ijamsville, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 488 homes
Creek View
$200ks - $300ks
Creek View, Carlisle, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - present | 305 homes
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5 rating (2 reviews) Arbor Gate
$200ks
Arbor Gate, Myerstown, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1997 - 2005 | 378 homes
The Paddock at Equine Mea...
$200ks - $400ks
The Paddock at Equine Mea..., Red Lion, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2016 - present | 174 homes
Wynfield at Annville
$400ks - $600ks
Wynfield at Annville, Annville, PA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 95 homes
Emerald Pointe
$300ks - $500ks
Emerald Pointe, Hagerstown, MD
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2008 - present | 250 homes
Tiree Land Condominiums
$200ks - $300ks
Tiree Land Condominiums, Abingdon, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2007 | 96 homes
Sagebrook
$300ks - $400ks
Sagebrook, Dover, PA
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2020 - present | 194 homes
The Enclave at Ellicott H...
$300ks - $600ks
The Enclave at Ellicott H..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2003 - 2013 | 280 homes
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Rosehill Manor Villas
$300ks
Rosehill Manor Villas, Hagerstown, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2022 - present | 177 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Ellicott's Retreat
$300ks - $400ks
Ellicott's Retreat, Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2017 - 2022 | 160 homes
Spring Valley Estates
$300ks - $400ks
Spring Valley Estates, Waynesboro, PA
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2019 - present | 140 homes
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Doroly Gardens
$700ks
Doroly Gardens, Sykesville, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2023 - present | 28 homes
5 rating (1 reviews) Carroll Vista
$300ks
Carroll Vista, Taneytown, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2004 - 2017 | 453 homes
Bethany Glen
- $600ks
Bethany Glen, Ellicott City, MD
New Construction | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2024 - present | 116 homes
Gatherings at Jefferson P...
$300ks - $400ks
Gatherings at Jefferson P..., Ellicott City, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2009 - 2012 | 74 homes
Timber Villa
$100ks - $200ks
Timber Villa, Elizabethtown, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1971 - 1999 | 102 homes
5 rating (2 reviews) Four Seasons at Elm Tree
$200ks - $400ks
Four Seasons at Elm Tree, Mount Joy, PA
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2014 | 245 homes
Courtyards at Waverly Woo...
$300ks - $600ks
Courtyards at Waverly Woo..., Woodstock, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2006 - 2010 | 383 homes
Albert Courts
$100ks - $200ks
Albert Courts, Thurmont, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 1991 - 2001 | 100 homes
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Village Crest
$300ks
Village Crest, Ellicott City, MD
New and Resale | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2005 - 2010 | 406 homes
The Courtyards at Waverly...
$300ks - $1Ms
The Courtyards at Waverly..., Marriottsville, MD
Resale Only | 55+ age-restricted | Built 2012 - 2018 | 462 homes
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Arbor Gate 129 ARBOR DR, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067, Myerstown, PA 17067
$249,900

3 beds

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2 baths

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1,737 sq ft

129 ARBOR DR, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067
Community: Arbor Gate
Amblebrook 321 HIGHLAND WAY 160, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17..., Gettysburg, PA 17325
$449,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,409 sq ft

321 HIGHLAND WAY 160, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17...
Community: Amblebrook
New Ellicott's Retreat 8990 CARLS CT C, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$430,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,425 sq ft

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Condo

8990 CARLS CT C, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104...
Community: Ellicott's Retreat
New Alden Place 1040 ENGLISH DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042, Lebanon, PA 17042
$300,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,484 sq ft

1040 ENGLISH DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042
Community: Alden Place
New Alden Place 1061 VILLA DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042, Lebanon, PA 17042
$310,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,551 sq ft

1061 VILLA DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042
Community: Alden Place
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New Penn National 7025 AUGUSTA NATIONAL, FAYETTEVILLE, PA,..., Fayetteville, PA 17222
$409,000

3 beds

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3 baths

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4,213 sq ft

7025 AUGUSTA NATIONAL, FAYETTEVILLE, PA,...
Community: Penn National
New Ellicott's Retreat 8960 CARLS CT H, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$467,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,509 sq ft

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Condo

8960 CARLS CT H, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 2104...
Community: Ellicott's Retreat
New Briar Lake 856 WALNUT CREST DR, LEBANON, PA, 17046, Lebanon, PA 17046
$365,000

3 beds

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2 baths

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2,166 sq ft

856 WALNUT CREST DR, LEBANON, PA, 17046
Community: Briar Lake
New Amblebrook 64 BONESET DR, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17325, Gettysburg, PA 17325
$432,500

3 beds

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3 baths

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2,514 sq ft

64 BONESET DR, GETTYSBURG, PA, 17325
Community: Amblebrook
New Penn National 6146 GREENBRIAR DR, FAYETTEVILLE, PA, 17..., Fayetteville, PA 17222
$349,000

3 beds

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2 baths

|

2,038 sq ft

6146 GREENBRIAR DR, FAYETTEVILLE, PA, 17...
Community: Penn National
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New Alden Place 1057 VILLA DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042, Lebanon, PA 17042
$375,000

2 beds

|

2 baths

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1,762 sq ft

1057 VILLA DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042
Community: Alden Place
New Emerald Pointe 13254 ONYX DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742, Hagerstown, MD 21742
$599,000

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,841 sq ft

13254 ONYX DR, HAGERSTOWN, MD, 21742
Community: Emerald Pointe
New Crestwood Village 7016 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703, Frederick, MD 21703
$349,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,128 sq ft

7016 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703
Community: Crestwood Village
Tiree Land Condominiums 303 TIREE CT 402, ABINGDON, MD, 21009, Abingdon, MD 21009
$290,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,421 sq ft

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Condo

303 TIREE CT 402, ABINGDON, MD, 21009
Arbor Gate 9 LAKEVIEW DR, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067, Myerstown, PA 17067
$210,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,252 sq ft

9 LAKEVIEW DR, MYERSTOWN, PA, 17067
Community: Arbor Gate
North Pointe Condominiums 439 PARKVIEW LN 20, HANOVER, PA, 17331, Hanover, PA 17331
$299,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,364 sq ft

|

Condo

439 PARKVIEW LN 20, HANOVER, PA, 17331
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Carroll Vista 321 CLUBSIDE DR 310, TANEYTOWN, MD, 2178..., Taneytown, MD 21787
$339,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,394 sq ft

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Condo

321 CLUBSIDE DR 310, TANEYTOWN, MD, 2178...
Community: Carroll Vista
Traditions of America at Silver Spring 115 JAMES MADISON DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA,..., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
$405,900

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,981 sq ft

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Condo

115 JAMES MADISON DR, MECHANICSBURG, PA,...
Spring Valley Estates 11797 MYSTIC ROCK LN, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17..., Waynesboro, PA 17268
$364,900

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,850 sq ft

11797 MYSTIC ROCK LN, WAYNESBORO, PA, 17...
Gerst Farm 9409 FOUNDERS LN, PERRY HALL, MD, 21128, Perry Hall, MD 21128
$709,990

3 beds

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4 baths

|

3,337 sq ft

9409 FOUNDERS LN, PERRY HALL, MD, 21128
Community: Gerst Farm
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Heritage Run 1005 ALLWEIN DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042, Lebanon, PA 17042
$415,900

2 beds

|

2 baths

|

1,570 sq ft

1005 ALLWEIN DR, LEBANON, PA, 17042
Community: Heritage Run
The Courtyards at Waverly Woods 2372 ADAM DAVID WAY, MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD,..., Marriottsville, MD 21104
$600,000

3 beds

|

4 baths

|

3,430 sq ft

2372 ADAM DAVID WAY, MARRIOTTSVILLE, MD,...
Winifred Manor 2011 RUDY SERRA DR 2B, ELDERSBURG, MD, 2..., Eldersburg, MD 21784
$237,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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990 sq ft

|

Condo

2011 RUDY SERRA DR 2B, ELDERSBURG, MD, 2...
Community: Winifred Manor
Crestwood Village 5746 BOX ELDER CT, FREDERICK, MD, 21703, Frederick, MD 21703
$358,500

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,225 sq ft

5746 BOX ELDER CT, FREDERICK, MD, 21703
Community: Crestwood Village
The Enclave at Ellicott Hills 2908 EATON SQ 111, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$685,000

4 beds

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4 baths

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4,054 sq ft

|

Condo

2908 EATON SQ 111, ELLICOTT CITY, MD, 21...
Patapsco Overlook 17 CLAY LODGE LN 202, CATONSVILLE, MD, 2..., Catonsville, MD 21228
$445,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,422 sq ft

|

Condo

17 CLAY LODGE LN 202, CATONSVILLE, MD, 2...
Community: Patapsco Overlook
Gerst Farm 5305 HEARTLAND WAY, PERRY HALL, MD, 2112..., Perry Hall, MD 21128
$649,990

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,296 sq ft

5305 HEARTLAND WAY, PERRY HALL, MD, 2112...
Community: Gerst Farm
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Gerst Farm 5112 TILLER CT, PERRY HALL, MD, 21128, Perry Hall, MD 21128
$599,990

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,110 sq ft

5112 TILLER CT, PERRY HALL, MD, 21128
Community: Gerst Farm
Gatherings at Jefferson Place 8901 BRAUERTON RD 406, ELLICOTT CITY, MD..., Ellicott City, MD 21043
$375,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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1,660 sq ft

|

Condo

8901 BRAUERTON RD 406, ELLICOTT CITY, MD...
Traditions of America at Silver Spring 299 FOUNDERS WAY, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 170..., Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
$500,000

2 beds

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2 baths

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2,010 sq ft

|

Condo

299 FOUNDERS WAY, MECHANICSBURG, PA, 170...
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The Gatherings at Lakeview Community 558 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2..., Reisterstown, MD 21136
$349,990

3 beds

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3 baths

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1,569 sq ft

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Condo

558 QUARRY PLACE CT, REISTERSTOWN, MD, 2...
Creek View 162 GLENRIDGE DR, CARLISLE, PA, 17015, Carlisle, PA 17015
$305,000

3 beds

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2 baths

|

1,609 sq ft

162 GLENRIDGE DR, CARLISLE, PA, 17015
Community: Creek View
Legacy at Fallston Commons 305 TUFTON CIR, FALLSTON, MD, 21047, Fallston, MD 21047
$525,000

3 beds

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4 baths

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3,856 sq ft

|

Condo

305 TUFTON CIR, FALLSTON, MD, 21047
Penn National 4527 RANGE RUNNER DR, FAYETTEVILLE, PA, ..., Fayetteville, PA 17222
$414,900

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,517 sq ft

4527 RANGE RUNNER DR, FAYETTEVILLE, PA, ...
Community: Penn National
Crestwood Village 5714 TAMARACK AVE, FREDERICK, MD, 21703, Frederick, MD 21703
$404,900

2 beds

|

2 baths

|

1,297 sq ft

5714 TAMARACK AVE, FREDERICK, MD, 21703
Community: Crestwood Village
Briar Lake 858 WATER EDGE CT, LEBANON, PA, 17046, Lebanon, PA 17046
$389,900

3 beds

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2 baths

|

1,700 sq ft

858 WATER EDGE CT, LEBANON, PA, 17046
Community: Briar Lake
Crestwood Village 7011 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703, Frederick, MD 21703
$365,000

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,227 sq ft

7011 BASSWOOD RD, FREDERICK, MD, 21703
Community: Crestwood Village
Bethany Glen 9672 WISHING WELL LN, ELLICOTT CITY, MD,..., Ellicott City, MD 21042
$849,616

3 beds

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3 baths

|

3,162 sq ft

9672 WISHING WELL LN, ELLICOTT CITY, MD,...
Community: Bethany Glen
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Village Grande at Millers Run 1925 SPEEDWELL RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601, Lancaster, PA 17601
$540,000

3 beds

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3 baths

|

2,438 sq ft

1925 SPEEDWELL RD, LANCASTER, PA, 17601
Country Manor 45 COLONIAL CT, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257, Shippensburg, PA 17257
$205,000

2 beds

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2 baths

|

1,787 sq ft

45 COLONIAL CT, SHIPPENSBURG, PA, 17257
Community: Country Manor
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