Historic Charmer in the Heart of Mechanicsburg
Step into a piece of local history with this stately and gracious home, built circa late 1880s. The large wrap around front porch was rebuilt in 2012 according to the original architectural style of the period. Nestled on a generous ±10,019 sq ft lot, this distinguished residence occupies a prime location in the Mechanicsburg historic district. The home has a master bedroom suite on the first floor consiting of a large walk-in closet and tiled shower with double sink marble vanity. A large dining and living room with soaring 10 feet ceilings is perfect for entertaining doing the holidays. The kitchen boasts beautiful cherry cabinets, granite counters, a double Viking oven, a new five burner gas stove and plenty of storage in a large pantry.
Historic Appeal + Modern Potential
This house embodies the elegance of a bygone era: detailed millwork, original trim, and architectural proportion that newer houses seldom replicate. It’s a rare opportunity to own a significant historic home with room to grow.
Location & Community - 424 W Main resides along the west end of town, within walking distance of Memorial Park with all its amenities and the local schools. Also within walking distance are Mechanicsburg’s downtown shops, cafés, and transit. It enjoys the prestige of being part of the Mechanicsburg Historic District, which features many 19th-century buildings in Late Victorian and Georgian styles. The home is also conveniently located in the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
The home boast several outdoor rooms and covered porches from a bygone era with a beautiful private landscaped backyard and koi pond. Enjoy the brand new greenhouse and second floor workshop housed above the 2-bay garage. The basement offers additional space with a gas burning woodstove, pool table and large area for a workout or play room with lots of storage.
For sale by owner
$538,500
424 W Main St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
4beds
3,314sqft
Est.:
SingleFamily
Built in 1880
10,018 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$162/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas burning woodstoveOriginal trimPrivate landscaped backyardKoi pondArchitectural proportionLots of storageDetailed millwork
What the owner loves about this home
Step into a piece of local history with this stately and gracious home, built circa late 1880s. The large wrap around front porch was rebuilt in 2012 according to the original architectural style of the period. Nestled on a generous ±10,019 sq ft lot, this distinguished residence occupies a prime location in the Mechanicsburg historic district.
Historic Appeal + Modern Potential
This house embodies the elegance of a bygone era: detailed millwork, original trim, and architectural proportion that newer houses seldom replicate. It’s a rare opportunity to own a significant historic home with room to grow.
Location & Community
424 W Main resides along a prestigious stretch of West Main, within walking distance of Memorial Park with all its amenities and the local schools. Also within walking distance are Mechanicsburg’s downtown shops, cafés, and transit. It enjoys the prestige of being part of the Mechanicsburg Historic District, which features many 19th-century buildings in Late Victorian and Georgian styles. The home is also conveniently located in the Mechanicsburg Area School District.
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