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  • Price cut: $154K (4/25)
    $995,000

    827 Philadelphia Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201

    6beds
    6,759sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1865
    3.15 Acres Lot
    $949,600 Zestimate®
    $147/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Utility roomInground poolAntique furnishingsPool houseFitness roomSecond floor porchSub-zero food warmer
    Truly one of a kind. Known as "Oak Hill" this Italianate Villa has been restored to all its grandeur. The property is currently operating as a successful Vacation Rental property. It is managed by the Evolve hospitality company and is advertised on vacation marketplace sites such as AirBNB, VRBO and Marriott Fine Homes. This can be halted at anytime, contact listing agent for additional info. This mansion boasts 6 bedrooms, 5 and a half bathrooms, 3.15 +/- acres, over 9,700 +/- total square feet including basement, 11 foot ceilings, ornate moldings, inlaid hardwood floors, 5 fireplaces, large functioning pocket doors, multiple covered porches and deck. The majority of the furnishings will remain. A more detailed list is available but in general it includes most of the antique furnishings shown in the pictures. Construction began prior to the Civil War and was completed afterward. The first family to occupy Oak Hill was the Honorable William Stenger in 1875. Mr. Stenger served as the District Attorney of Franklin County. The current owners, who purchased the home in 1995 have meticulously restored and added to the home with no expense spared. First floor living room, billiard room, parlor, sunroom, grand formal dining room with custom made chandelier from Prague and fireplace, doors wrapped in fine Italian leather lead into the butler's pantry and mudroom. Monticello style window leads you from the living room to the covered wraparound porch. Part of the modern two-story addition, the kitchen includes; a Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range, professional grade hood, two Bosch dishwashers, built-in Sub-Zero icemaker, Sub-Zero wine cooler, built-in Sub-Zero food warmer, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, heated hardwood floors, dining area with fireplace, walk out to covered porch and deck. The mezzanine area consists of heated floors, sitting area, second floor porch, full bath with washer and dryer, a bedroom currently used as a media room with a fireplace and full bathroom. Continuing to the second floor you'll find a large center hall, 4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, a sleeping porch that's accessed from a bedroom via a Monticello style window. The primary suite consists of a walk-in closet and access to a Jack and Jill bathroom. 2 separate walk-up floored attics, the main attic has a widow's walk. The full basement includes a spacious workshop, fitness room, game room, utility room, a 19th century brick wine cellar, multiple large unfinished rooms great for storage. Basement is walkout level to backyard. Inground pool with pool house. Expansive backyard backs to trees. 2 car attached garage, carriage porte-cochère, circular driveway. Extensive landscaping. Adjacent to Wilson College. Minutes to I-81. Convenient to schools, shopping, grocery, etc. An information package is available, including details of the extensive renovations and history.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: April 25, 2025 at 09:13am

    Listed by:

    Toby Wantz 301-791-9046,

    Real Estate Today 301-791-9046

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAFL2024554MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 6
    • Full bathrooms: 5
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Game Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Other, Storage Room, Utility Room, Workshop, Bedroom 6, Attic, Full Bath, Half Bath
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s)
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 414 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23 x 18
    Bedroom 1
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 320 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20 x 16
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 255 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17 x 15
    Bedroom 4
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 288 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 18 x 16
    Bedroom 5
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 165 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 11
    Bedroom 6
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 16 x 15
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 1640 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 40 x 41
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 378 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 27 x 14
    Dining room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 391 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 23 x 17
    Exercise room
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 289 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17 x 17
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 240 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 30 x 8
    Foyer
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 48 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 6
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 48 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 6
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 30 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 5 x 6
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 36 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6 x 6
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 56 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 7
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 72 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 8
    Game room
    • Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 320 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20 x 16
    Half bath
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 30 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 6 x 5
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 624 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 24 x 26
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 315 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 21
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 464 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 29 x 16
    Mud room
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 72 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 9
    Other
    • Level: Lower
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 306 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17 x 18
    Other
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 135 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9 x 15
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 88 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 8 x 11
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - HardWood
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 60 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 10 x 6
    Storage room
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 675 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 25 x 27
    Storage room
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 70 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 14 x 5
    Storage room
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    Other
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 105 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 15 x 7
    Utility room
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 260 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20 x 13
    Workshop
    • Features: Flooring - Concrete
    • Level: Lower
    • Area: 483 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 21 x 23
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Radiator, Baseboard, Zoned, Natural Gas, Electric
    Cooling
    • Central Air, Zoned, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Mud Room
    Features
    • Additional Stairway, Attic, Built-in Features, Butlers Pantry, Chair Railings, Crown Molding, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Other, Wine Storage, 9'+ Ceilings
    • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Concrete, Other, Wood
    • Basement: Full,Improved,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Partially Finished,Workshop,Other,Walk-Out Access
    • Number of fireplaces: 5
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 9,767
    • Total interior livable area: 6,759 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 5,372
    • Finished area below ground: 1,387
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 3
    • Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Circular Driveway, Attached, Attached Carport, Driveway
    • Attached garage spaces: 2
    • Carport spaces: 1
    • Covered spaces: 3
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: Four and One Half
    • Stories: 4.5
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Deck, Wrap Around
    • Has private pool: Yes
    • Pool features: Private
    Lot
    • Size: 3.15 Acres
    • Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Level, Landscaped, Rear Yard
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
    • Parcel number: 021C26.013.000000
    • Zoning: CALL BOROUGH TO CONFIRM
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Other
    • Foundation: Stone, Other
    Condition
    • Very Good
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1865

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Security System
    • Subdivision: Chambersburg
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Chambersburg
    • Municipality: CHAMBERSBURG BORO

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $147/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $56,350
    • Annual tax amount: $10,363
    • Date on market: 1/6/2025
    • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
    • Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,Other
    • Inclusions: All Appliances, Fixtures And Most Of The Furniture And Accessories.
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • Road surface type: Paved
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