Small-Town River Charm! Perfect opportunity to own this home and make it your own! Discover 503 High Street, a welcoming home in Dauphin Borough Township / Middle Paxton where small-town charm, outdoor beauty, and everyday convenience all come together. Just a short drive to Harrisburg, this location is ideal for first-time buyers, move-up buyers, and downsizers alike. This inviting property features 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths with a generous main living area, a bright kitchen, and a dining space that flows naturally for everyday living and entertaining. The layout is ideal for first-time buyers, move‑up buyers needing more space, or downsizers seeking a manageable, easy‑to‑maintain home. Set near the Susquehanna River and Appalachian foothills, you’re moments from fishing, boating, hiking, and scenic overlooksperfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. Yet major routes put Harrisburg, Hershey, and surrounding job centers comfortably within reach. Set in a picturesque community along the Susquehanna River and at the base of the Appalachian foothills, this home gives you that “getaway” feeling every day. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby access to fishing, boating, hiking, and biking, with state parks, riverfront areas, and scenic overlooks just a short drive away. Yet you’re close enough to major routes that commuting to Harrisburg, Hershey, or surrounding employment centers remains easy and efficient. This property needs some TLC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
436 sq ftLot Size
$59Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Shannon W Squire• Trinity Property Advisors
•302-858-0159 (broker)
Bought with Shannon W Squire• Trinity Property Advisors
Est. $2,085 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 503 High St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADA2061084
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$135,000
$59/sq ft
Sep 6, 2026
Pending
—
Sep 6, 2026
Price Changed
$135,000
$59/sq ft
Aug 20, 2026
Contingent
—
Jun 25, 2026
Price Changed
$130,000
$57/sq ft
Jun 25, 2026
Relisted
—
Jun 22, 2026
Listing Removed
—
Jun 18, 2026
Listed
$140,000
$61/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PADA116928
Feb 28, 2020
Sold
$112,900
$49/sq ft
Dec 18, 2019
Pending
—
Dec 12, 2019
Price Changed
$112,900
$49/sq ft
Nov 22, 2019
Price Changed
$114,900
$50/sq ft
Nov 19, 2019
Listed
$115,000
$50/sq ft
+29
This home is a great combination of traditional character and modern and maintained. Close to 200 years old, it showcases original woodwork and floors (exposed on level 2 and under the carpet on level 1), plaster walls, and stone foundation along with modernized public water and sewer, newer water heater, mini-split ductless cooling and heating system (as well as oil heat backup). The current owners have lived here and loved this home for almost 25 years. Enter in the home through the side door and into a mudroom/laundry area where you can hang, drop and store your coats, shoes, etc. This home has a large, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room and large front living room. Second floor includes 3 bedrooms and a seperate room off the master that can be used as a large dressing room or walk in closet. This home has a walk up attic for lots of storage and a clean, dry basement. SIt and relax on your covered front porch and enjoy your private backyard. They have added a 2-car driveway for easier parking along the side of the house. Lots of space, charm and small town living for a very low price, check out this home today. Included is a 1 year HSA Home Warranty
Public Records
Dec 4, 1995
Sold
$62,000
$27/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,223 (+5.1%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2025
$2,115 (+4.9%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2024
$2,016
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2023
$2,016
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2022
$2,016 (+5.5%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2021
$1,911 (+1.0%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2020
$1,892
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2019
$1,892 (+1.6%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2018
$1,862 (+3.3%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2017
$1,803 (+2.3%)
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
2015
$1,762
$17,100 + $48,600
$65,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,752 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,684
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
230040140000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of this Part is to provide for certain areas of the Borough to be maintained as residential areas primarily for single-family detached housing.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Driveway, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Laminated
Interior Features: Tub Shower, CeilngFan(s), Exposed Beams, Built-Ins, Soaking Tub
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Dining Room, Kitchen, Breakfast Room
Laundry Type: Hookup
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Other
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 500
Improvement Assessed Value: $48,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,100
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,797
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 500
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $603
School Tax: $1,201
Tax Assessed Value: $65,700
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $2,223
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
100 Amp Service
Baseboard - Electric, Other
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Hot Water: 60+ Gallon Tank, Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
High School: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
School District Name: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
High School Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From US 322 West, take the Dauphin Boro/Stony Creek exit and continue straight to Allegheny Street. Turn right onto Schuylkill, then left onto High. Turn left into the mini market parking lot and follow the road that runs past it. House 503 is about halfway down on the right. There are two parking spots to the left of the home and one directly in front.
Municipality: DAUPHIN BORO
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,684
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,752 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 230040140000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Middle Paxton El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Central Dauphin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.1mi
7/10
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Dauphin, PA • 17018
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Sun exposure
76/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.7 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$115,000 – $139,000
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