Historic log home with battlefield views-Perfect for a VRBO rental, or a weekend retreat. A cozy Gettysburg getaway, large acre and a half lot, completely re-done, new wiring plumbing, roof etc. within the last 15 years. This home is small, but can be added on to or enjoyed as is. Lovely deck and large yard for pets, gardening. Overlooks preserved farmland, battlefield so you will always have the great views. So many custom features making this a unique home. . Act fast, you will never find another like this one.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
1.42 acresLot Size
$228Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Paul Kellett• Community Benefits Real Estate
•717-337-3924 (broker)
•paulkellett7@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Grace Cloutier• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Great potential for this 3 bedroom home on 1.22 acre with battlefield views. Country setting and 1.50 miles to Gettysburg. Being sold "AS IS".
BRIGHT MLS #1005184305
Dec 7, 2002
Listing Removed
—
Dec 6, 2002
Sold
$77,500
$65/sq ft
Oct 24, 2002
Listed
$77,500
$65/sq ft
CLOSE TO BATTLEFIELD - WITH LAND !!! 1.22 ACRES - GREAT POTENTIAL DETACHED HOME FOR 77,500 - 3 BEDROOM, COUNTRY KITCHEN, |
BRIGHT MLS #1005187337
Jul 30, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 3, 2000
Listed
$79,200
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,080 (+6.6%)
$67,800 + $92,000
$159,800
2025
$2,889 (+6.0%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2024
$2,724
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2023
$2,724 (+0.9%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2022
$2,700 (+2.0%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2021
$2,648
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2020
$2,648 (+0.6%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2019
$2,631 (+0.6%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2018
$2,617 (+5.8%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2017
$2,473 (+0.4%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2015
$2,462
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
Tax history for 985 Herrs Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,080 (+6.6%)
$67,800 + $92,000
$159,800
2025
$2,889 (+6.0%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2024
$2,724
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2023
$2,724 (+0.9%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2022
$2,700 (+2.0%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2021
$2,648
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2020
$2,648 (+0.6%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2019
$2,631 (+0.6%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2018
$2,617 (+5.8%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2017
$2,473 (+0.4%)
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
2015
$2,462
$67,800 + $87,000
$154,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.42 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,300
Year built
1965
Style
Other
County
Adams County
APN
09F12-0105---000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
R
Residential District
The intent of the R Residential District is to provide appropriate locations and development standards for single-family detached and two-family residential dwellings and in specified cases in cluster developments, single-family attached residential dwellings in designated growth areas of the township. R Residential Districts are intended for medium-low density development and may serve as transition areas from mixed-use districts to low-intensity residential-agricultural districts along the perimeter of the growth area. R Residential Districts are appropriate for residential clustering
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 480
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $87,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Year Major Reno/Remodel: 2006
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $67,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 480
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $332
County Tax: $687
School Tax: $1,760
Tax Assessed Value: $154,800
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,780
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Space Heater
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Middle Or Junior School: GETTYSBURG AREA
High School: GETTYSBURG AREA
School District Name: GETTYSBURG AREA
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Gettyburg, west on rt. 30 to right at light on Herrs Ridge Rd. Home is on left
Municipality: CUMBERLAND TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,300
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.42 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: —
County: Adams County
APN: 09F12-0105---000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 6, 2026
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Schools
James Gettys Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi
7/10
Gettysburg Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.3mi
9/10
Gettysburg Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
8/10
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$260,000 – $315,000
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