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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mechanicsburg, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg has 104 homes, the largest has 517 homes, and the average communities consists of 230 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Mechanicsburg. The most recent communities started in Mechanicsburg include Cortland Park, Traditions of America at Silver Spring, Carmella. There are also 2 communities in Mechanicsburg that offer new construction homes, including Inspire at Legacy Park, Cortland Park.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg stay on the market for around 141 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,867, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carmella average around $572,387, while homes in Cortland Park average around $483,126.
91 communities near Mechanicsburg
292 homes near Mechanicsburg
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2 beds
|2 baths
|1,164 sq ft
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,062 sq ft
4 beds
|4 baths
|4,501 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,821 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|3,387 sq ft
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,494 sq ft
4 beds
|4 baths
|2,746 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|1,569 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,425 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,734 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|4 baths
|4,173 sq ft
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,509 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Mechanicsburg, there are no large communities, 1 medium community with 500-1000 homes, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg has 104 homes, the largest has 517 homes, and the average communities consists of 230 homes.
Yes, there are new 55+ homes available in Mechanicsburg. The most recent communities started in Mechanicsburg include Cortland Park, Traditions of America at Silver Spring, Carmella. There are also 2 communities in Mechanicsburg that offer new construction homes, including Inspire at Legacy Park, Cortland Park.
No, there are no gated 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Mechanicsburg stay on the market for around 141 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $470,867, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in Carmella average around $572,387, while homes in Cortland Park average around $483,126.
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