Franklin County — anchored by Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and Greencastle — remains a steady, in-demand market in South Central Pennsylvania. Jay Starr of RE/MAX 1st Advantage pulls current MLS-sourced data directly from the live Franklin County market report to help buyers and sellers make sense of where this market stands right now — countywide and city by city.

Franklin County Market Snapshot: Active Listings

Across Franklin County, there are 366 active residential listings right now:

$419,393Avg. List Price
$203Avg. Cost / Sq Ft
2,105Avg. Living Sq Ft
94 daysAvg. Days on Market
  • 366 total active homes currently on the market countywide
  • Average list price of $419,393, reflecting Franklin County's mix of small-town affordability and newer construction in the Chambersburg and Greencastle corridors
  • Average cost per square foot of $203 across all active inventory
  • 185 homes are under contract countywide (about 51% of active inventory — a strong pending ratio), averaging $368,345 at $194/sq ft, with a fast average pending timeline of 47 days
  • 704 homes have sold in the past 6 months at an average sold price of $331,140 — about 99.3% of average list price, and averaging just 39 days on market

City Spotlight: Chambersburg, Waynesboro & Greencastle

County-wide averages only tell part of the story. Here's how three of Franklin County's most-searched towns compare right now:

Chambersburg Market Report 130 active

Avg. Price: $417,340 Cost/Sq Ft: $199 Avg. Size: 2,135 sq ft Avg. DOM: 110 days Under Contract: 69 Sold (6mo): 249

As the county seat, Chambersburg has by far the deepest inventory and sales volume of the three spotlighted towns. Its 110-day average time on market for active listings is the longest of the three, but pending and sold homes move much faster (50 and 37 days respectively) — a sign that correctly priced Chambersburg homes still sell quickly, while overpriced listings sit. You can browse current Chambersburg homes for sale directly.

Waynesboro Market Report 81 active

Avg. Price: $386,586 Cost/Sq Ft: $196 Avg. Size: 2,006 sq ft Avg. DOM: 136 days Under Contract: 38 Sold (6mo): 154

Waynesboro has the longest average active DOM of the three (136 days), but its sale-to-list ratio (~99.7%) is the tightest — the highest of any market covered in this report. Once a Waynesboro home is priced right, it's closing very near asking. Browse current Waynesboro homes for sale to see today's inventory.

Greencastle Market Report 47 active

Avg. Price: $501,764 Cost/Sq Ft: $198 Avg. Size: 2,484 sq ft Avg. DOM: 70 days Under Contract: 18 Sold (6mo): 92

Greencastle carries the highest average price of the three, driven by newer construction communities like Castlegreen and Shannon Drive South. Its 70-day active DOM is the fastest of the three, and its sale-to-list ratio (~99.2%) tracks closely with the countywide average. See current Greencastle homes for sale.

Sale-to-List Ratio by Town (Homes Sold, Last 6 Months)
Waynesboro~99.7%
Chambersburg~99.4%
Franklin County (all)~99.3%
Greencastle~99.2%

Highest-Priced Active Listings

Town Address Area List Price Beds Baths Living Sq Ft DOM
Chambersburg Frecon Rd $1,490,000 5 5 3,500 86 days
Waynesboro Buena Vista Rd $1,200,000 7 6 4,227 54 days
Greencastle Castlegreen Dr $1,100,000 5 5 7,014 4 days

What This Means for Buyers and Sellers

For Buyers

  • Waynesboro's longer average time on market may offer more room to negotiate on active listings, even though sold homes there ultimately close very near asking
  • Chambersburg offers the deepest selection of the three towns, with the fastest pending-to-close timeline once a home goes under contract
  • Working with a local agent like Jay Starr helps buyers see which Franklin County listings are priced in line with what's actually converting to contract

For Sellers

  • With sale-to-list ratios running 99.2%–99.7% across all three towns, this is a strong market for pricing at or near recent comparable sales
  • Greencastle's fast 70-day active DOM suggests well-priced new-construction and resale homes there are moving quickly
  • A free home valuation from Jay Starr, RE/MAX 1st Advantage can show exactly where your property fits against these town-specific numbers

Explore More Franklin County Communities

Jay Starr maintains a live, filterable market report for towns across Franklin County:

Frequently Asked: Franklin County Market Data

  • How many homes are for sale in Franklin County right now? 366 active residential listings countywide.
  • Which is more expensive: Chambersburg, Waynesboro, or Greencastle? Greencastle currently has the highest average active-listing price at $501,764, followed by Chambersburg at $417,340 and Waynesboro at $386,586.
  • What's the average cost per square foot in Franklin County? $203 countywide; $199 in Chambersburg, $198 in Greencastle, and $196 in Waynesboro.
  • Are homes selling near asking price in Franklin County? Yes — sold prices over the past 6 months averaged about 99.3% of list price countywide, with Waynesboro the tightest of the spotlighted towns at 99.7%.

Get a Personalized Market Update for Your Town

Jay Starr of RE/MAX 1st Advantage helps buyers and sellers navigate Franklin County's steady, in-demand market. Whether you're buying in Chambersburg, selling in Waynesboro, or exploring Greencastle's newer communities, reach out for a breakdown of exactly how these numbers apply to your situation.

Jay Starr · RE/MAX 1st Advantage
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Market data sourced from Jay Starr's live Franklin County market report. Figures reflect a point-in-time snapshot of active, under-contract, and recently sold listings and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.