History Buffs this place is for you to own. Owned by Jean Stapleton (Actress Edith Bunker in All In The Family Archie Bunker's TV wife and actress of Totem Pole Playhouse. . Jean Putch was her real name. Her husband and her bought the barn to store the props and other items in for the Totem Pole Playhouse which her husband owned. That is why the front advertisement on barn has Totem Pole Playhouse featured there. The barn was built in 1863 during the war. The builder of the barn has his name and date carved in a log close to the barn door. Chestnut Logs were used in this1863 barn. 33x 86 barn size. Backwall is all stone and side foundations. Electric is in barn. Franklin Township has condemned the barn. Barn has potential in the stone and lumber. Could be a beautiful building lot. Close to historic Gettysburg, Chambersburg, Major Highways like 81 and 15. . 71 acre. Make an offer. Seller related to listing agent. Enter barn at your own risk since it has been condemned by the township. Property being sold as is. History buffs if restored just think what you could do with this famous barn.
Single-familyProperty Type
1863Year Built
0.71 acresLot Size
Listed by Rosemary Kuhn-Hobbs• Keller Williams Keystone Realty
•717-334-4565 (broker)
•wohrum@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Rosemary Kuhn-Hobbs• Keller Williams Keystone Realty
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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0.71 Acres
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Other
County
Adams County
APN
12B09-0038G--000
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Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
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Residential Zone
The purpose of the Residential Zone is to provide for an orderly expansion of suburban-type residential development in areas which are or can be feasibly supplied with public facilities and services; to provide for a variety of housing types; to provide for the public health and prevent the overcrowding of land; to exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with suburban-type residential development; to provide for the public convenience and avoid undue congestion on the roads; and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Bed & breakfast
Agriculture-Cropland
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Parking
Parking Information
Off Street
Interior
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $2,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stone, Wood Siding, Log
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $69,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $56
County Tax: $301
School Tax: $791
Tax Assessed Value: $71,800
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $1,148
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Electric Available
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: GETTYSBURG AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Rt. 30
Directions: From Gettysburg take Rt. 30 West (known as Tick Tock To Locals) approximate 12 miles Barn has Totem Pole Playhouse painted on barn. Barn on your left. From Chambersburg take Rt 30 East (Known as Tick Tock) approximate 12 miles. Barn on your right with Totem Pole Playhouse advertisement on front of barn.
Municipality: FRANKLIN TWP
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Lot Size: 0.71 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Adams County
APN: 12B09-0038G--000
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
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Schools
Franklin Twp El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.3mi
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Gettysburg Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.7mi
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Gettysburg Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.4mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
2% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$93,000 – $112,000
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