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Market Snapshot

Median listing price
$275K

The median listing price in Chambersburg, PA ZIP 17201 is $275,000 as of June 2026.

Median rent
$1,495/mo

The median market rent in Chambersburg, PA ZIP 17201 is $1,495/month as of June 2026.

Days on market
259 days

The median days on market in Chambersburg, PA ZIP 17201 is 259 days as of June 2026. The market is currently neutral.

Gross rental yield
6.52%

At a median list price of $275,000 and a median rent of $1,495/month, the gross rental yield in Chambersburg, PA ZIP 17201 is 6.52% as of June 2026.

STR vs LTR
$1,150/mo STR · $1,495/mo LTR

In Chambersburg, PA ZIP 17201, median Airbnb revenue is $1,150/month compared to median long-term rent of $1,495/month as of June 2026.

Chambersburg, PA 17201 Real Estate Market Report

ZIP Code: 17201

Report Date: June 2026

Market Temperature:
NEUTRAL

Scope: This ZIP code analysis focuses on single-family residential (SFR) properties. Metrics are calculated from recent sales and active listings within the past 90 days.


Market Overview

This analysis is based on a sample of properties from this ZIP code (up to 200 sold properties and up to 100 active properties). The median prices below are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.

Analysis Window
90 Days
Total Properties Analyzed
57
Active Listings
9
Sold Properties
48

Market Metrics

Median Listing Price
$275,000
Median Sold Price
$220,500
Median Price per Sqft
$161/sqft

The property counts shown above represent only the properties analyzed in this report sample, not the total inventory for this ZIP code. Median prices are calculated from all available properties in the sample, while trend analysis uses properties from the selected analysis window.


Rental Market

Median Market Rent
$1,495

Property Taxes

Property Tax Rate
1.16%

Liquidity & Velocity

Median Days on Market
259
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%

Note: A Sale-to-List Ratio near 100% can occur when properties sell at or near their final listing price after price adjustments during the listing period, even when initial listing prices differ significantly from sale prices.


Market Trends & Context

Understanding Market Temperature

A Neutral market indicates balanced conditions where neither buyers nor sellers have a strong advantage, typically characterized by flat price trends, extended but stable days on market, and moderate inventory relative to sales.

Price YoY Trend
up
Market Temperature
neutral
Rent YoY Trend
up
Interest Rate Pressure
moderate

Current Mortgage Rate Context

Market-level mortgage rate comparison for this area:

Current 30-year fixed mortgage rates in Chambersburg, PA, are approximately 6.75%, which is higher than the 2026 year-to-date average of roughly 6.25%, indicating that property owners with loans originated earlier this year likely secured more favorable terms.

Note: Interest rate comparisons provide market context. The existing "Interest Rate Pressure" metric above shows the qualitative market impact.


Key Findings

  1. The primary market indicator is the median sold price, 220,500, which represents the most reliable signal of realized value and recent transaction activity in the ZIP code; given the market temperature is neutral, this sold-price level suggests balance between buyers and sellers rather than one-sided dynamics.
  2. Despite balanced conditions, there is a notable gap between the median listing price and the median sold price—275,000 (median listing price) versus 220,500 (median sold price)—which may indicate pricing friction or elevated seller expectations relative to recent closed transactions; sellers should consider aligning pricing to realized market outcomes.
  3. Market velocity appears slow relative to typical turnover: the median days on market is 259, which signals slower sales velocity and may lengthen time to close for sellers; this should be factored into pricing and marketing timelines, especially for sellers who need a quicker sale.
  4. Macro and rental context is supportive but cautious: price year-over-year trend is up and rent year-over-year trend is up, while interest rate pressure is moderate (current 30-year fixed at approximately 6.75% versus a 2026 YTD average near 6.25%), suggesting continued demand for rentals and modest price appreciation potential, but borrowers may face slightly higher financing costs than earlier in the year.

Notable Properties

The following 8 properties represent notable market examples and recent transactions that illustrate key market dynamics. These are illustrative examples selected for their significance (top sales, market benchmarks, quick sales) and are not the basis for the statistical calculations shown above.

Recent Transactions

315 Woodvale Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Top Sale

Highest sale in the past 90 days. Fully renovated with modern finishes and premium lot positioning.

2 beds2 baths1,787 sqft
$445,000
Mar 1, 2026
$249/sqft/sqft
145 days on market
290 Parkwood Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Premium

Sold above market average

- beds2 baths1,711 sqft
$380,000
Apr 1, 2026
$222/sqft/sqft
254 Sunbrook Dr, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Premium

Sold above market average

- beds2 baths1,674 sqft
$365,000
Apr 1, 2026
$218/sqft/sqft
853 Long Ln, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

- beds1 baths816 sqft
$225,000
Apr 1, 2026
$276/sqft/sqft
23 Sanibel Ln, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

- beds1 baths1,095 sqft
$220,000
Mar 1, 2026
$201/sqft/sqft
227 Minnich Rd, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Market Benchmark

Representative market sale establishing baseline for properties in the core neighborhood.

2 beds2 baths1,337 sqft
$220,000
Mar 1, 2026
$165/sqft/sqft
146 days on market
476 E Queen St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Value

Sold below market average

- beds1 baths1,800 sqft
$110,000
Apr 1, 2026
$61/sqft/sqft
249 Sandoeshire Ln, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Value

Sold below market average

- beds4 baths3,936 sqft
$95,000
May 1, 2026
$24/sqft/sqft

Investment Analysis

Compare rental income potential against ownership costs and benchmark against market averages.

Rent vs Cost to Own

Monthly rental income vs estimated ownership cost

$99/mo
17201 Avg Rent
17201 Cost to Own
Rent$1,495
Own$1,396

20% down, 6.53% rate, 1.2% tax

Short-Term Rental

Avg nightly rate and occupancy for this ZIP

17201 Avg nightly rate
17201 Avg occupancy (days/year)
Nightly rate$126/night
Occupancy102 of 365 days

Data Sources

Real estate market data & public records, and GemHaus® proprietary models.

Report generated: 6/1/2026

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