Calling horse trainers, mechanics, small business owners, and veterans-- transferrable 2.375% VA interest rate! Think Joanna Gaines takes on Central Pennsylvania in this glammed up log mansion on 5.04 acres in Lower Dauphin School District. Treat yourself to an ambience of elevated country living where you will immerse in light streaming through massive custom windows, vaulted pine surrounds in an open floor plan, rural vistas hosting baby red foxes, etc. With >4,500 sq ft of living space, you can fill your life with memories on the sprawling deck, finished walk-out basement w/ wet bar, 3 gas fireplaces, garage space to fit 7 cars, separate warehouse/office building, 12x40 shed, separate jacked up West Wing--all with low taxes. Not only does the County rate this custom-built home as Grade A for construction (includes superior wall foundation), both current and previous owners have kept it in * meticulous * condition. Nothing beats inheriting peace of mind with a phenomenal estate. The present owners have toiled to perfect this home w/ brand new front entrance (door/walkway/stairs/hardscape/landscape), solid stains on exterior & decks, new West Wing, organizers in every closet, awesome playground structure, outdoor beds, trenched-in underground electric dog fence, etc. All new Aspen windows & doors (transferrable warranty), interior & exterior light fixtures w/ LED bulbs, water softener, UV light, reverse osmosis, bronze hardware, paint, blinds, fans, faucets, toilets, outlets/switches, refrigerators throughout home. Guests can meander from the loft area (built-in surround speakers and shelves stay) to the kitchen bar to grab some app's, then down to the wet bar & full 2nd kitchen in the basement for a drink. You can take yours to the outdoor patio or deck to chat or watch baby deer, ducks, and other friendly wildlife bumbling about. As the temperature falls with the sun, gather ‘round the fireplace and watch the lights dance around the natural pine walls. Visitors can stay in the North Wing or basement, each equipped with full private baths and bedrooms. Leave the cleanup for tomorrow and retreat to the master suite with its vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and walk-in cedar closet. You can choose between the jacuzzi tub and tiled shower before sinking into bed with starlit country views streaming in through the glass. In the morning, start the day by stepping right out from your bedroom to the deck and filling your lungs with fresh Pennsylvania air. The newly renovated West Wing is fully equipped with a full bathroom, bedroom, living room, deck, separate heat pump, warehouse, attached garage, and kitchenette (new grinder pump & water lines). A previous owner used this wing and the warehouse/offices for her small business. You use it as an in-law/ au pair suite, store boats, antique cars, make a very fancy gym, or create income by renting it out as an efficiency or Hersheypark Airbnb. Separate 1 car bay is heated for you car afficionados. Home is built on shale, and the passive drain system runs downhill and works amazingly. PEX piping throughout. Natural gas option (pipeline came through the neighborhood after sellers purchased). The owners will miss their neighbors, taking the ATVs across to the stream, and nights around the fire pit, but are excited to return to family in Texas. They hope to pass on the torch to the next owners to create lifetime memories and enjoy this slice of paradise. Property goes to fence past the woods. Rural scene yet minutes to Penn National Race Course, Lower Dauphin schools (East Hanover Elementary), Memorial Lake, Fort Indiantown Gap, stores & restaurants including Costco, Giant, Colonial Park Mall, etc, and major highways (743, 22, 81) for quick travel to Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and nearby metropolises. Check out the drone & interior videos--then come fall in love in person. Make an offer and seize this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity before someone else does!
Calling horse trainers, mechanics, small business owners, etc. ! Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to make your nest in a luxury log home on 5.04 acres. Immerse in a world of floor-to-ceiling wood, baby red foxes, and rural vistas---all without being isolated or compromising modern comforts. At over 4,500 square feet of living space, amenities abound: large granite kitchen, stainless steel appliances, vaulted cathedral ceilings, finished walk-out basement, superior wall foundation, 3 gas fireplaces, 3-car garage, separate warehouse/office building, 12x40 shed, sprawling deck. .. you just have to see it in person. Not only does the county rate this custom-built home as Grade A for construction, the owners have kept it in meticulous condition. You will certainly be inheriting peace of mind along with a phenomenal estate. The owners hired experts on log home maintenance and had the entire exterior finish removed and re-stained per professional advice. Additionally, all caulk was removed and replaced with the appropriate chinking. The kiln-dried logs have been professionally stained routinely per the recommended schedule with pine-specific oil. 5 sets of sliding glass doors have been replaced. New motor for radon mitigation system. Carpets replaced in master suite and basement. New burner ignitor on countertop gas stove. It has been important to the owners to pass on a home of for you and your family/friends. Guests can meander from the loft area (built-in surround speakers and shelves stay) to the vaulted living room, grab a few app's from the open kitchen, then down to the wet bar & full 2nd kitchen in the basement for a drink. You can take yours to the expansive deck to chat or watch baby deer, ducks, and other friendly wildlife bumbling about. As the temperature falls with the sun, gather ‘round the fireplace and watch the lights dance around the natural walls. Visitors can stay in the North Wing or basement, each of which has a full private bath and room. Leave the cleanup for tomorrow and retreat to the master suite with its vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and walk-in cedar closet. You can choose between the jacuzzi tub and tiled shower before sinking into bed with starlit country views streaming in through the glass. In the morning, start the day by stepping right out from your bedroom to the deck and filling your lungs with fresh Pennsylvania air. The West Wing is fully equipped with 2 smaller bedrooms, full bath, deck, separate heat pump, and warehouse. A previous owner used this wing for her small business: offices, warehouse for storage, etc. The current owner is an All-American wrestler for Michigan and used the warehouse as a wrestling room and for storing furniture for their rental/renovation projects. You could also store small boats, antique cars, have a very fancy gym—whatever you'd like. Separate 1 car bay is heated for you car afficionados. Home is built on shale, and the passive drain system runs downhill and works amazingly. PEX piping throughout. Natural gas option (pipeline came through the neighborhood after sellers purchased). The owners will miss hosting nice social events with colleagues, family, and intimate groups of friends, drinking wine on the deck, their neighbors, and easy access to Philly and New York. However, they have downsized and are touched to pass on torch to the next owners to create lifetime memories and enjoy this slice of paradise. Property goes to fence past the woods. Rural scene yet close to everything. Minutes to Penn National Race Course, Lower Dauphin schools (East Hanover Elementary), Memorial Lake, Fort Indiantown Gap, and stores & restaurants including Costco, Giant, Colonial Park Mall, etc. Easy access to major highways (743, 22, 81) for quick travel to Hershey, Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, and nearby metropolises. Come see it first hand, and make an offer before someone else does!
Public Records
Sep 18, 2007
Sold
$480,000
$110/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #OTOT102716
May 17, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2006
Listed
$695,000
$159/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004802647
May 18, 2007
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2005
Listed
$695,000
$159/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PALN104058
Jan 9, 2006
Listing Removed
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Nov 17, 2005
Listed
$795,000
$182/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #OTOT102982
Nov 17, 2005
Listed
$795,000
$182/sq ft
Nov 17, 2005
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jul 14, 2003
Sold
$110,000
$25/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002675415
Mar 19, 2003
Listed
$110,000
$25/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,691 (+6.0%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2025
$10,083 (+11.0%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2024
$9,087
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2023
$9,087 (+2.1%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2022
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2021
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2020
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2019
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2018
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2017
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2015
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
Tax history for 430 Shells Church Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$10,691 (+6.0%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2025
$10,083 (+11.0%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2024
$9,087
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2023
$9,087 (+2.1%)
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2022
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2021
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2020
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2019
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2018
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2017
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
2015
$8,899
$44,400 + $297,800
$342,200
*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
5
Baths
4
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.04 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,726
Year built
2004
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
250100750000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
RA
Rural Agricultural District
To promote the continuation of agricultural activities. To provide for and to protect the integrity oflowdensity residential neighborhoodsthat are primarily comprised of single family detached dwellings.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 7
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Built In, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized, Other