Housing Quick Reference
Family & Community Housing
Commanding Officer
Housing Service Center
Naval Support Activity
5450 Carlisle Pike P.O. Box 2020
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-0788
Hours: Mon-Fri 0700-1600
DSN: 430-2900, Fax: 430-5370
Commercial: (717) 605-2900, Fax: (717) 605-5370
Email: MechanicsburgHousing@navy.mil
Must Know
Privately owned homes and apartments are not favorable for pets. Most apartment complexes have a two pet limit with no pet weighing more that 20 lb. An additional $200 security deposit and $20 per pet each month is required.
*The Commissary is located at the Army War College in Carlisle. A small exchange is located on base.
Children in government quarters attend Sporting Hill Elementary, Good Hope Middle or Cumberland Valley High schools. School busing is available.
Average Community (Off-Base) Housing Costs - Rentals
| Type | Deposit | 1-BR | 2-BR | 3-BR | 4-BR | Utilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 450-800 | 450 | 600 | 650 | 800 | 100-250 |
| Condominium | 650-750 | N/A | 650 | 695 | 800 | 100-250 |
| Townhouse | 650-750 | N/A | 650 | 750 | 750 | 200-300 |
| House | 650-900 | N/A | 650 | 800 | 950 | 250-400 |
Average Community (Off-Base) Housing Costs - Purchase
| Type | 2-BR | 3-BR | 4-BR | 5-BR | Utilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Condominium | 70,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 | N/A | 100-250 |
| Townhouse | 70,000 | 95,000 | 120,000 | N/A | 200-300 |
| House | 85,000 | 130,000 | 150,000 | 200,000 | 250-400 |
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