Stunning sprawling ranch with privacy and picturesque views of Blue Mountain & Second Mountain. 8.16 acres with creek frontage, (Fishing creek) rolling land primarily wooded lot. All this and a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with over 2,200 Square feet of ONE-floor living. Vaulted wood ceilings in dining room, family room, and kitchen. Open and flowing floor plan with built-in floor to ceiling bookcases in Family room, tons of natural light throughout this home. 2 Car garage, full basement ready to finish, complete home emergency generator system and home has state of the art Sprinkler system throughout. All mechanical systems have been updated and modernized. Large separate building with additional LL Garage for fantastic hobby or craft center, HVAC System, and water in the stand-alone building. All that is missing is you!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
8 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by MICHAEL YINGLING• RE/MAX Delta Group, Inc.
•717-652-8200 (broker)
•myingling@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Brandon Smith• Howard Hanna Company-Carlisle
Georgeous setting with privacy & seclusion. This 2,294 SF ranch home is situated on 2 lots comprised of 8.16 acres! 3 bedrm, 3 bath open floor plan includes an office which could be 4th bedrm. Separate bunkhouse has A/C. Tons of natural light, cherry cabinets in KIT, HW in DR & FR w/ cathedral ceilings, built in book shelf in FR w/ wood fireplace. Large full bsmnt. 2nd lot offers creek frontage to Fishing Creek. So much more to se
Public Records
Jan 3, 1994
Sold
$245,000
$107/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 1988
Sold
$325,000
$142/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,826 (+6.3%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2025
$5,482 (+6.1%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2024
$5,168
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2023
$5,168
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2022
$5,168 (+2.5%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2021
$5,041 (+1.2%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2020
$4,980
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2019
$4,980 (+1.9%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2018
$4,885 (+4.0%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2017
$4,697 (+2.8%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2015
$4,568
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
Tax history for 1511 Potato Valley Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,826 (+6.3%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2025
$5,482 (+6.1%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2024
$5,168
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2023
$5,168
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2022
$5,168 (+2.5%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2021
$5,041 (+1.2%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2020
$4,980
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2019
$4,980 (+1.9%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2018
$4,885 (+4.0%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2017
$4,697 (+2.8%)
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
2015
$4,568
$63,300 + $146,000
$209,300
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5.36 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,294
Year built
1974
Style
Vacant Land
County
Dauphin County
APN
430290240000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
R-1
Low Density Residential District
The purpose of the R-1-Low Density Residential District is to permit detached residential development. This district will provide for the orderly expansion of residential development in those areas where public services are adequate and exclude uses not compatible with such residential development. The preservation of open spaces and environmentally sensitive areas should be encouraged.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Other
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Asphalt Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, Attached Garage
Lot Features: Additional Lot(s), Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Irregular, Landscaping, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Sloping, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Dimensions: Two Parcels Included with this sale.
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: 43-029-024-000-0000 and 43-035-083-000-0000
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 2294
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,294
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 2,294
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $330
School Tax: $755
Tax Assessed Value: $45,600
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $1,085
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other
220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: MIDDLE PAXTON
Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
High School: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
School District Name: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: Take 322W to PA 443 Exit for Fishing Creek Valley Road. Turn right go 2 miles, turn left on Potato Valley Rd. Go 0.6 miles to home on right.
Location Type: Mountain
Municipality: MIDDLE PAXTON TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,294
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5.36 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 430290240000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
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Middle Paxton El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
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Central Dauphin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.0mi
7/10
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$560,000 – $678,000
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