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279 PARK ST

WAYNESBORO, PA 17268
2
Baths
1,776 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,338 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$12,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$12,030
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$12,900

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
12
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
77
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.2 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyFRANKLIN
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Fairview Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Waynesboro Area Senior High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Waynesboro Area Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.7 mi

District: Waynesboro Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17268These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.106
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.77
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,418
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.418 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,610
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

279 Park St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Franklin County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Franklin County

How it measures up in Waynesboro 17268

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Waynesboro 17268.

Living area1,776 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.37 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1982Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 279 Park St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWaynesboro 17268Franklin County
Living areabigger than1,776 ft²63% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac20% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than19003% of homes2% of homes

About 279 Park St

When did 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA last sell?

279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA?

279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA has 2 bathrooms, 1,776 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA built?

279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA?

279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA is assigned to Fairview Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Waynesboro Area Senior High School (high), rated C+; Waynesboro Area Middle School (middle). All sit in Waynesboro Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA compare to other homes in Waynesboro 17268?

Among the 11,289 homes in Waynesboro 17268, it is bigger than 63% of them (1,776 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.37 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1900 against a typical 1982). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Park St, Waynesboro, PA was $2,338. The county assessed it at $12,900.

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