5501 River Rd is a 6,892 square foot house on a 2.07 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 05, 1996 for $220,213. Based on Redfin's Harrisburg data, we estimate the home's value is $792,080.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
2.07 acresLot Size
$115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$792,080
$572K since sold in January 1996$32K since August
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This home's estimate is 57.4% higher than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
N-R
Neighborhood Residential District
The purpose of the N-R-Neighborhood Residential District is to provide for the orderly expansion of residential development; to provide for the public health and to prevent the overcrowding of the land; to encourage the preservation of public open space; to stringently control activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential development; to provide for the public convenience and avoid undue congestion on the roads; and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,524
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 4
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 2
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Type: Masonry
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Exterior Information
Exterior Wall: Stone
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 6,892
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 2,888
Building Sq. Ft: 8,416
# of Stories: 2
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 576
Garage / Carport Type: Detached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 90,169
School Tax District: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
Municipality Name: MIDDLE PAXTON TOWNSHIP
Acres: 2.07
County Use Description: RESID 2 STORY
Utility Information
Utility Type: Sewer/Water
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 4.5
Sq. Ft.: 6,892
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.07 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 430330500000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Middle Paxton El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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Central Dauphin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.0mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$753,000 – $911,000
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