Welcome to this mountain property! You could make this your permanent home or hunting retreat! This 2.6-acre property is surrounded on three sides by 4300 acres of State Game Lands #228, Somerset County. With 480 ft. of road frontage and a small portion of the State Game Lands on the opposite side of the property. With an addition that was constructed in 1998, this home offers two kitchens, four bedrooms, two full baths, two living areas a large family/recreation room, a largen enclosed deck that you can overlook the 20'x40' inground fenced pool. Large fenced in back yard that backs to the State Game Lands. With some work you can make this one your own! This property is approximately 35 minuets from Somerset PA, in which you can access I-76! U. S. 219 is approximately 33 minuets from this property. Also, this property is approximately 22 minuets from Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. Jennerstown Speedway Complex is also approximately 33 minuets from this property. Come take a look today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2.6 acresLot Size
$17Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Lisa Cessna• Bedford County Real Estate Inc
•814-623-1159 (broker)
•info@bedfordcountyrealestate.net (broker)
Bought with Lisa Cessna• Bedford County Real Estate Inc
Est. $2,956 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1243 Shaffer Mountain Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PASS2000238
May 7, 2026
Sold
$51,000
$17/sq ft
Feb 18, 2026
Pending
—
Apr 18, 2025
Listed
$180,000
$60/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1988
Sold
$25,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,926 (+3.6%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2025
$1,859 (+3.2%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2024
$1,801 (+2.9%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2023
$1,750
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2022
$1,750 (+5.3%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2021
$1,662
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2020
$1,662 (+2.3%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2019
$1,624 (+2.5%)
$6,310 + $22,900
$29,210
2018
$1,584
$6,305 + $22,895
$29,200
2017
$1,584 (+4.4%)
$6,305 + $22,895
$29,200
2015
$1,517
$6,305 + $22,895
$29,200
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.65 Acres
Year renovated
1989
Sq. Ft.
3,021
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Somerset County
APN
390012450
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
Door Features: Sliding Glass
Flooring Type: Carpet
Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Tub Shower, Carpet, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
Room Information
# of Rooms: 11
Laundry Type: Hookup, Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Other
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Roof: Metal
Window Features: Replacement
Other Structures: Pool Equipment Shed
Building Not Winterized
Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Wire
Pool Information
Personal Pool
Fenced, In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Adjoins - Game Land, Backs to Trees, Hunting Available, Rear Yard, Front Yard
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,000
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
Tax Assessed Value: $29,210
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $1,800
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Water Source: Spring
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
High School: SHADE
School District Name: SHADE-CENTRAL CITY
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Central City, PA head northeast on Sunshine Ave. toward Lohr St. Turn right onto Ash St. Turn right onto 2nd Ave. Turn left onto Main St. Turn left onto Shaffer Mountain Rd. Destination will be on the right.
Municipality: SHADE TWP
Road Responsibility: State
Road Frontage Length: 480
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,021
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: 1989
County: Somerset County
APN: 390012450
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Cairnbrook El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.6mi
4/10
Shade Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 3.5mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
1/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Cairnbrook, PA • 15924
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.8 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$184,000 – $223,000
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