LOOKING FOR ELBOW ROOM ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF YOUR NEXT HOME? YOU HAVE ARRIVED. BIG SPRING RANCH ON A LARGE COUNTRY LOT. STEP INSIDE AND ENJOY THE EASY LIVING OF THE RANCH-STYLE FEATURES THAT PROVIDE YOUR LIVING ROOM, BEDROOMS, AND BATHS ALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THEN BE PREPARED TO BE IN AWE OF THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA THAT ARE ALL OPEN AND PROVIDE CABINETRY, PANTRY SPACE AND SOLID COUNTERS SPACE THAT YOU CAN'T EVER SAY YOU DON'T HAVE ENOUGH ROOM TO MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY COOKIES! THE EXTENSIVE ADDITION TO THE BACK OF THE HOME CREATES THE HEART OF THE HOME WITH SOARING CATHEDRAL CEILINGS, A PELLET STOVE FOR COMFORT, WITH A SIDE DOOR THAT LEADS TO THE DECK, AND A FLAT BACKYARD WITH A SHED. THE HOME HAS AN ENORMOUS TWO-CAR GARAGE, EXTRA STORAGE SPACE, AND A SEPARATE, ALLOCATED LAUNDRY AREA. THE BASEMENT CAN BE ACCESSED IN THE GARAGE, NOW THE CHERRY ON TOP. .. THE THIRD GARAGE IS CURRENTLY CONVERTED INTO AN IN-HOME SALON. THIS CHIC SPACE IS DRYWALLED, MINI SPLIT FOR AIR AND HEAT, AND WILL BE A BLANK CANVAS FOR THE NEXT HOMEOWNER TO MAKE IT INTO THEIR OWN SPACE. NOTE: CURRENT OWNER RECEIVED A VARIANCE DUE TO SELLING PRODUCTS OUT OF THE SPACE. PLEASE READ R1 ZONING FOR WEST PENNSBORO TOWNSHIP FOR DOS AND DON'TS.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
1.58 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by KRISTI KNOX• Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
•717-344-5950 (broker)
•ironvalleycarlisle@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with MELISSA ANDERSON• Coldwell Banker Realty
WARM AND INVITING 3 BEDROOM 1.5 BATH HOME IN A COUNTRY SETTING OF OVER 1.5 ACRES. HOME INCLUDES FAMILY ROOM WITH CATHEDRAL CEILING, LIVING ROOM, OPEN KITCHEN & DINING AREAS, OAK CABINETS, DECK WITH BUILT-IN SEATING, AND OFFICE AREA IN BASEMENT. THREE BEDROOMS AND 1.5 BATHS EXPAND THE LIVING SPACE WHILE THE 3 CAR GARAGE PLUS SHED ARE WELCOMED ADDITIONS FOR AN EXTRA CAR, HOBBY OR STORAGE. THE LARGE BASEMENT, READY TO FINISH IS AN EXTRA BONUS.
BRIGHT MLS #1002852557
Jul 13, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Jul 18, 2016
Listed
$217,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 1986
Sold
$12,000
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,119 (+1.9%)
$58,000 + $151,400
$209,400
2025
$4,042 (+1.0%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2024
$4,004 (+3.0%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2023
$3,886 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2022
$3,806 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2021
$3,705 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2020
$3,629 (+1.9%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2019
$3,562 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2018
$3,504 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2017
$3,433 (+4.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2015
$3,278
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
Tax history for 231 Alters Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,119 (+1.9%)
$58,000 + $151,400
$209,400
2025
$4,042 (+1.0%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2024
$4,004 (+3.0%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2023
$3,886 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2022
$3,806 (+2.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2021
$3,705 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2020
$3,629 (+1.9%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2019
$3,562 (+1.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2018
$3,504 (+2.1%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2017
$3,433 (+4.7%)
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
2015
$3,278
$58,000 + $149,200
$207,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,782
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
46-07-0473-006B
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 2, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Features: Inside Access, Oversized, Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Garage - # of Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
Driveway, Parking Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Chair Railings, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Store/Office, Water Treat System
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished
Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $149,200
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $58,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,632
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $105
County Tax: $489
School Tax: $3,292
Tax Assessed Value: $207,200
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,886
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric, Other
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: BIG SPRING
School District Name: BIG SPRING
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Carlisle, Left on Alters road to home on the right.
Municipality: WEST PENNSBORO TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,782
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 46-07-0473-006B
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 2, 2026
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Schools
Mount Rock Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Big Spring Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
7/10
Big Spring High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
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