Chambersburg
Neighborhood in Trenton, New Jersey
Mercer County 08611
Blocks of historic attached homes in Chambersburg
Residential blocks are dominated by attached homes built in the styles popular throughout the mid-1800s and early 1900s. Bands of vinyl-sided twin houses point split-toned gables two stories above some streets, while red-brick Italianate row houses dominate others. Prices range from $45,000 to $280,000 depending on renovation levels. “Chambersburg is great for first-time homebuyers. You can get a single-family home for not too much money,” says Marina Echavarria, a Realtor at Coldwell Banker with nine years of experience specializing in Burlington and Mercer counties. “A lot of investors see that these properties have strong potential, too.” Homes converted into multi-family residences sell for $240,000 to $425,000. Living in apartment buildings and smaller multi-family complexes, most Chambersburg residents rent rather than own. Wide sidewalks and occasional mature trees run past front porches and street-parked cars throughout the neighborhood. Chambersburg has a CAP Index crime score of 8 out of 10, higher than the national average of 4. The area scores high for vehicle theft and other violent crimes.
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Green spaces at Unity Square Park and Agabati Square
Silver benches, tables and chairs invite locals to rest under shady trees at Agabati Square, a tiny pocket park at the center of the community. Boasting a playground and baseball fields surrounded by tree-shaded walking paths, Unity Square Park is often filled with the sounds of kids playing pick-up games on dusty, makeshift soccer fields. A groundbreaking ceremony in June 2024 kickstarted the city-led park redevelopment project which will provide the Burg with a near-regulation size soccer pitch and concession stand. John A. Roebling Memorial Park is 2 miles away, taking explorers down forested trails that wind past marshes and a lake dotted with kayakers.
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Redistricting at Trenton Public School District
George Washington Elementary serves kindergarten through third grade and earns a D-plus from Niche. Battle Monument Intermediate Schools serves fourth through sixth grades and earns a C-minus, and Grace A. Dunn Middle School serves seventh through eighth grades and earns a D-plus. Trenton Central High School serves ninth through 12th grades and earns a C. Trenton Public School District was redistricted for the 2022-2023 school year to lessen classroom crowding and better align neighborhood populations with attendance zones.Taste Trenton and Latino heritage celebrations
Taste Trenton has invited foodies to explore Chambersburg’s dining scene over two days for a decade but it has expanded expanded the event to the 10 Crucial Days of Dining in September 2024, giving food tourists more time to sample signature dishes at participating restaurants. For a weekend during the same month, the Guatemalan Merchants Association decks out Unity Square Park in azul y blanco and brings together musical acts, food vendors, parade marchers and dancers at the annual Guatemalan Parade and Festival. Rounding out Hispanic Heritage Month, the Boys & Girls Club of Mercer County puts on a Hispanic-Latino Heritage Celebration block party just west of Chambersburg.Commuting on South Broad Street and trains to Philly
Commuters to local businesses or to the nearby St. Francis Medical Center may choose to walk a handful of blocks to work. South Broad Street provides an under-1-mile route into downtown Trenton for those commuting by car or New Jersey Transit buses. Hamilton Avenue Light Rail Station is just west of Chambersburg, providing interstate commuters a 30- to 45-minute train ride into Philadelphia. Taking Interstate 95, Philadelphia is 34 miles away and New York City is 66 miles away.
Global cuisines in Trenton’s restaurant district
Globe-spanning cuisines are on offer at Chambersburg’s many restaurants, though flavors from across Latin America are especially well-represented. Fixtures on the red street signs directing pedestrians through Trenton’s restaurant district, La Terraza, Pura Vida, and Sabor Latino are favorites for Guatemalan, Costa Rican, and Dominican and Mexican fare respectively. The Blue Danube serves authentic Eastern European staples, and the Italian Peoples Bakery has been a Trenton staple since 1936, known for fresh bread, baked goods and hoagies.Shoppers head to the wire-factory-turned-strip-mall, Roebling Market, for Food Bazaar and a handful of smaller businesses. Specialty convenience stores like Reyes Super Market & Deli also pop up on corners throughout Chambersburg. Several houses of worship, including the historic neo-Gothic Immaculate Conception Church which has stood since the 1880s, hold services in Spanish and English.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Maria Garcia-Herreros
Maria Garcia-Herreros
BHHS Fox & Roach - Robbinsville
(267) 573-8343
85 Total Sales
3 in Chambersburg
$152K - $280K Price Range
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Roland Pott
Roland Pott
Pott Real Estate, LLC
(267) 798-2309
77 Total Sales
10 in Chambersburg
$55K - $355K Price Range
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Carleton Badger
Carleton Badger
EXP Realty, LLC
(267) 390-4261
95 Total Sales
7 in Chambersburg
$60K - $550K Price Range
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Joan George
Joan George
RE/MAX Tri County
(267) 573-8691
132 Total Sales
1 in Chambersburg
$99,745 Price
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Paul Hummel
Paul Hummel
Action USA Jay Robert Realtors
(609) 913-3678
95 Total Sales
2 in Chambersburg
$114K - $192K Price Range
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Anthony Rosica
Anthony Rosica
Keller Williams Premier
(267) 754-3056
196 Total Sales
2 in Chambersburg
$125K - $205K Price Range
Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Columbus Park
- Playground
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Freedom Park Skatepark
- Skateboard
- Events
Clay Street Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Community Center
Villa Park
Columbus Park
Franklin Park
Transit
Airport
Trenton Mercer
15 min drive
Subway
Hamilton Avenue
Bus
Roebling Ave & Franklin St
Bus
Roebling Ave & Cove St
Bus
South Clinton Ave & Hudson St
Bus
South Clinton Ave & Dye St
Bus
South Broad St & Hudson St
Bus
Roebling Ave & Division St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Chambersburg | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 8 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 9 | 4 |
| Robbery | 10 | 4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 8 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Chambersburg Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Chambersburg, Trenton sell after 49 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Chambersburg, Trenton over the last 12 months is $202,500, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$202,500
Median Sale Price
$202,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$199,950
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$202,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
70
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
33%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,391
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1900
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,424
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,514
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
14,723
Median Age
32
Population Density
37 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
6.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,755
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$64,618
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
64.9%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
7.7%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
46''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
56
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
52
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Ewing and Carroll
East Trenton suburb, chock-full of transportation amenities
Greenwood & Hamilton
Modest suburb anchored by Trenton Transit Center
Mill Hill
Historic buildings and popular annual events in the heart of Trenton
Villa Park
Multi-family homes and cottages near Capital Health Medical Center
South Trenton
Brick rowhouses and diverse dining along the Delaware River
Battle Monument
Historic community filled with townhouses steps from Downtown Trenton
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