Private Oasis. This 6 bedroom, 4 bath, home features an indoor pool and sits on 3.53 wooded acres. Windows and wilderness abound in this sun-filled, mid-century hideaway. Take in mountainside views from your spacious master bath. Spot deer, chipmunks, and hummingbirds from your wrap around deck. Enjoy year-round swims and diving under seven skylights in your pool house, featuring a 25,000 gallon inground pool (new heater/cooler and pump) and a living and dining area with two changing rooms and a wine refrigerator. The residence features a two-story foyer, spacious kitchen, three fireplaces, a fully finished basement, and a sun-filled office (or sixth bedroom) with stunning views. Use this property to unplug and get away or use the high-speed internet that reaches across the property with nine mesh nodes. Or, while you're away, use your smartphone to check or communicate through twelve security cameras, monitor eight smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, adjust your air (heating, cooling, and humidity) and pool water (heating and cooling), or even open your garage doors. A central vacuum system is accessible throughout residence and mid-century intercom has been converted to Bluetooth speaker system that synchronizes music across the residence, pool house, and workshop. This home features generous indoor parking with two separate detached garages, one featuring a full workshop and half bath. The newly-paved driveway leads to a parking terrace sufficient to park ten additional cars outside and a large campfire area surrounded by mountains that eliminate light pollution and provide for relaxing stargazing and an occasional view of the aurora borealis. The property also features a roofed picnic patio, a roofed woodshed with new hydraulic log splitter, a roofed bike and motorcycle parking area, a small equipment shed, a naturally manicured moss lawn that requires no mowing, with seasonal flowers that bloom throughout the spring and summer. The property abuts Buchanan State Forest, so the naturescapes continue with a natural waterfall, river-lined picnic area, and well-maintained playground only 4.8 miles away. State Game Lands No. 235 is less than a mile away. This unique home is conveniently located 8.3 miles from central Chambersburg, 22 miles from Whitetail ski and golf resort, 32 miles from Hagerstown, 65 miles from Harrisburg, and 94 miles from Washington DC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
3.53 acresLot Size
$166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Derek Eisenberg• Continental Real Estate Group
Stunning Mountain Retreat Home on gorgeous wooded lot bordering Buchanan State Forest. Open the front door to breathtaking vaulted ceilings, wainscoting and brick wood-burning fireplace with mantel. The main floor features den/office with built-in cabinets, oversized dining room with beautiful hardwood floors, spacious kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic title backsplash, breakfast bar, center island with a flat top stove, griddle, custom range hood, double wall oven, trash compacter, laundry room with counter space, built-in cabinets and utility sink. Second floor features a master bedroom with crown molding and chair rail, master bathroom with soaking tub and walk-in ceramic tile shower, second bedroom with extra storage space. Lower level features 3 bedrooms with built-in desk, 1 full bathroom, hobby room with woodstove, family room with beautiful exposed beams, a brick wood-burning fire place, utility room, extra closets and storage space. The home also features a central vacuum and Bluetooth speakers throughout the house. Exterior of the home features cedar siding and brick, 52 x 28 heated pool house with changing rooms and a 16 x 32 inground pool with diving board, detached 2 car garage with one over sized garage door, storage area and 1/2 bathroom, detached 18 x 24 1 car garage with workshop area, 36 x 13 paver grilling area, over sized wrap around porch perfect for entertaining or enjoying the serenity of the surroundings.
BRIGHT MLS #PAFL166788
Mar 30, 2020
Listing Removed
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Jan 5, 2020
Price Changed
$369,900
$120/sq ft
Jan 5, 2020
Relisted
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Dec 31, 2019
Listing Removed
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Jul 8, 2019
Listed
$374,900
$122/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,510 (+2.4%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2025
$7,332 (+3.2%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2024
$7,103 (+3.2%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2023
$6,883 (+2.4%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2022
$6,723
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2021
$6,723 (+2.7%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2020
$6,547 (+4.0%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2019
$6,295 (+3.9%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2018
$6,061 (+3.5%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2017
$5,856 (+5.9%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2015
$5,532 (+2.0%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2014
$5,423 (+345.7%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2013
$1,217
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
Tax history for 10885 Gilbert Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,510 (+2.4%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2025
$7,332 (+3.2%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2024
$7,103 (+3.2%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2023
$6,883 (+2.4%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2022
$6,723
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2021
$6,723 (+2.7%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2020
$6,547 (+4.0%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2019
$6,295 (+3.9%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2018
$6,061 (+3.5%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2017
$5,856 (+5.9%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2015
$5,532 (+2.0%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2014
$5,423 (+345.7%)
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
2013
$1,217
$450 + $44,450
$44,900
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
3.11 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Franklin County
APN
11-0E03.-001.-AC0000
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Accessible
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Last updated by owner on Aug 13, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Additional Storage Area, Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Concrete Driveway
Detached Garage, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On 2nd Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 2nd Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Central Vacuum, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Freezer, Stove, Water Heater, Intercom, Dryer - Electric, Indoor Grill, Washer, Dryer - Front Loading, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, Exhaust Fan, Compactor, Cooktop, Oven/Range - Electric, Microwave, Icemaker, Oven - Double, Built-In Range, Water Dispenser