About Gettysburg's Gettysburg Borough

Stop watching football for a few minutes and come take a look at 51 E. Stevens St. It's within one block of Gettysburg College and three blocks from downtown Gettysburg. Victorian style semi-detached and many original features still in tact. With some love and attention to detail it could be a real show piece or convert it into a profitable Gettysburg College investment property.

This home features 5 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, and 1800 sq ft of living space. One car garage on property and off street parking available. Come take a look for yourself on Sunday September 25th, 2011 from 1:00-3:00 PM.

If this house isn't the right house but you're interested in other Gettysburg Properties click "search homes" below complete access to all listings in the York/Adams MLS Service.

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Gettysburg is Worthy, Gettysburg is Worthy

I actually think this particular challenge is interesting. What building, place, would be worthy of hosting the 5th anniversary of Active Rain. To start things off with no slight intended to the people of Gettysburg, I think a company such as Activerain might be a bit confusing to Gettysburg Pa. Activerain builds, thrives,and exists on the principal of Internet technology, and while Gettysburg is alot of things, technology forward is not a label one could apply.

So lets put Gettysburg where it is most comfortable, in the realm of history. I mean really, when one thinks of Gettysburg Pa besides Gettysburg Gerry the second thing that comes to mind has got to be the Gettysburg Military Park. History abounds here, it is the foundation for our business community, and the reason for people coming here. It is what we build on and off of.

So if ActiveRain were to have it's 5 year anniversary here in Gettysburg Pa where would I recommend the venue be? My first and most serious thought would be my home of course, well think about it, ActiveRain is my family and where else would I want my family to stay when visiting Gettysburg Pa but with Gettysburg Gerry at his domicile. While that idea would be nice, it would be a completely inadequate venue for the fine people of ActiveRain.

So my thoughts move to reality, and where would a wonderful, appropriate establishment be found? I would have to say that the Gettysburg Hotel would be a wonderful place to show off what the boro of Gettysburg really has to offer. Beyond being the only place in the small boro of Gettysburg that offers a large well equipped conference facility, it is also a fine hotel as well as being perfectly placed in the heart of the historic boro of Gettysburg. Right in the hotel itself is McClellans Pub with a bar that was imported from England itself. It is also within walking distance of some of the best that Gettysburg restaurants have to offer. The Blue Parrot, Mama Ventura's, Thai Place IV, as well as my favorite Tiptons Grill, not to mention an additional array eclectic menu choices.

Gettysburg Pa is a historic destination that has recently been exploring it's avant garde side, has been embracing it's modern, hip, step into the future side. If ActiveRain is looking for a place that is placed close to Maryland, Washington, Philly and is a great place to host an event, they couldn't do better than Gettysburg Pa.

I will say this, no other venue has Gettysburg Gerry to host and MC the event. You cant lose with Gettysburg Gerry.

Does the Weather Affect Your Showing Schedule?

Yesterday I was out enjoying a rare day of somewhat sunlight here in Gettysburg Pa. You see we here in Gettysburg have been experiencing a major amount of rain, so this rare brief  time slot when there was some sunshine I headed out to the Gettysburg Battlefield. There are many reasons why someone would want to move to Gettysburg, Pa, but I don't believe any are as compelling as being able to take some time, pretty much whenever you want, to go spend some time on Gettysburg Battlefield.

So as you can see, I got stuck in a pretty intense hail storm, that is not usual weather for our area, however we have been getting alot more of it than normal. Personally, I think it is affecting our real estate market in that I notice showings increase when the weather gets better, we definitely have a "spring" selling season, however I wouldn't recommend taking clients in weather such as you see here.

As with all our surprise storms, this one passed in a few minutes and everything dried out and was back to normal in about 15 minutes, still it was pretty cool. Remember if you are looking for a Gettysburg real estate, be sure and contact Gettysburg Gerry. 

Home Front General Store - Gettysburg Borough Pa

One of my favorite stores here in Gettysburg Borough is Home Front General Store. Stepping into Home Front is like stepping into the past. They have a huge selection of 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century war reenacting equipment and supplies. Home Front General Store started in a small shop on York St, moved to a bigger location on Baltimore St, and is now in it's new home at 39 Queen St.

Owners Diana Thomas and Kirk Davis have a passion for all things reenactment. The store is filled with uniforms, guns, swords, collect-ables and even a room set aside for the ladies of the reenactment world. You will find everything from perfume bottles, to Victorian dresses, to a WW II Chaplains bicycle. Home Front General Storehas is all, and if you don't see what you are looking for on the website, or in the store, just ask. They have a large inventory just waiting for the right reenactor.

When you are visiting the Gettysburg Borough area, stop by Home Front General Storeand step back into the past. It is alot of fun to just browse the room after rooms of historical collect-ables.

Springs Ave - A Gettysburg Pa Neighborhood

Springs Ave is a popular neighborhood in the Gettysburg borough. It is filled with large mostly, Victorian style single family homes. At the top of Springs Ave sits the Lutheran Theological Seminary, The Seminary overlooks the rest of the street as you head into the heart of Gettysburg Borough. There are approximately 25 single family homes of Springs Ave. Of those 35 there are currently 3 single family homes for sale on Springs Ave. Prices range from $349,900 - $499,000.

97 Springs Ave

108 Springs Ave

144 Springs Ave

The avenue is tree lined and a quiet section of town. Gettysburg borough doesn't have neighborhoods per say, but among those that live here Springs Ave is a neighborhood. The single family homes on Springs Ave are within walking distance of the down town borough, as well as the edge of the Confederate side of the battlefield. Springs Ave is at the end of Seminary ridge which was the western end of Confederate lines during the battle of Gettysburg.

If you are looking for a Gettysburg single family home on Springs Ave, feel free to contact Gettysburg Gerry for showings of the homes that are currently on the market on Springs Ave.