Welcome to this lovely 3 or 4 bedroom home situated on a large half acre lot in highly desirable Lower Paxton Township. The home features an entrance foyer, a spacious living room with hardwood flooring and a stone fireplace with a wood stove, a formal dining rooms which opens to private deck and a modern kitchen (and all the appliances remain). The main level also offers a powder room, a big family room with storage closets, a recently added guest bedroom or den/office, an over sized two car garage and a screened-in porch. The upper level of the home has three comfortable bedrooms including a master suite, and two full baths. Enjoy the low maintenance Trex deck, the comfort of central air conditioning or picnic in the very private rear yard. A great home at a great price!
HGTV should feature this home! The current owners have updated almost everything inside & out of this 1939 built home with all of today?s modern conveniences without losing any of its character. Living rm has hardwood flrs & fireplace, spacious dining room has hardwood flrs, large family room plus closets & storage galore. The sun room & court yard overlooks the incredible landscaping. New septic system. This is not a drive by.
BRIGHT MLS #1005006527
Jun 27, 2003
Sold
$149,900
$47/sq ft
Apr 2, 2003
Listed
$159,900
$51/sq ft
Apr 2, 2003
Listing Removed
—
With a little updating you could own a beautiful, large home at an affordable price, note room sizes! Zoned R-1 but could possibly be used for a dorctors office, etc with a variance. 20x12 screened-in porch behind oversized 2 car garage. Unfinished dry basement w/ waterproofing system and cold storage area.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,386 (+5.7%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2025
$3,204 (+7.8%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2024
$2,972
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2023
$2,972
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2022
$2,972 (+3.0%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2021
$2,886 (+1.1%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2020
$2,854 (+0.4%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2019
$2,842 (+1.8%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2018
$2,792 (+3.7%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2017
$2,693 (+12.1%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2015
$2,402
$30,000 + $72,100
$102,100
Tax history for 1194 Colonial Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,386 (+5.7%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2025
$3,204 (+7.8%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2024
$2,972
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2023
$2,972
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2022
$2,972 (+3.0%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2021
$2,886 (+1.1%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2020
$2,854 (+0.4%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2019
$2,842 (+1.8%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2018
$2,792 (+3.7%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2017
$2,693 (+12.1%)
$30,000 + $80,400
$110,400
2015
$2,402
$30,000 + $72,100
$102,100
*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
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,334
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
350240270000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
To provide for low density residential neighborhoods that are primarily composed of single-family detached dwellings. To protect these areas from incompatible uses. To provide incentives and a certain amount of flexibility in lot layout through the open space development and traditional neighborhood development options so that development can be placed on the most suitable portions of a tract of land, while still avoiding overly intense development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Paved Driveway
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Screened Porch
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Interior Access, Partial
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 832
Improvement Assessed Value: $80,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $30,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,334
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 832
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $215
County Tax: $798
School Tax: $1,829
Tax Assessed Value: $110,400
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,842
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Route 22 (Walnut St) East, L on Colonial Rd to home on the left
Municipality: LOWER PAXTON TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Paved
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,334
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 350240270000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
North Side El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
7/10
Linglestown Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.2mi
5/10
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$367,000 – $445,000
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