Hidden away on over 9 private acres overlooking Heron's Rest Pond and Walnut Run Creek, this Harrisburg retreat blends rustic charm with thoughtful updates. Spend your days roaming your own nature preserve. The pond, easily viewed from many vantage points, is a wildlife hot-spot . Watch the resident Great Blue Heron make her catch, or better yet - bring your fishing gear! Picnic along Walnut Creek. Be sure to keep an eye out for the deer, turkey, turtles and bald eagles! What began as a 1950's ranch has been expanded with a striking stone-front addition, creating a spacious Living Room/Kitchen combo that allows connections with family and friends in the emotional center of the home. The original design offers a large Dining Room with plenty of room for entertaining. Step down into the spacious Family Room with direct access to the brick patio overlooking your own private pond. On the same first level are three bedrooms including an added-on second Primary Suite with Full Bath and access to the back patio. A potential In-Law Suite! Private giant second floor Primary Suite with cathedral ceilings, big Primary Bath and incredible views from the large windows. Skylights offer mesmerizing views of the stars and clouds. The Clubhouse, a converted garage, offers a versatile space ideal for hobbies, storage, or your own vision. Situated in popular West Hanover Township, your next home is only minutes to major highways, Hershey, Harrisburg, and Mechanicsburg. Rural, yet quick to shopping, restaurants and healthcare. The rare chance to have a country retreat without giving up convenience. Restaurants: 4 minutes | Costco: 6 miles | Hospital: 6 miles | Nature Retreat: open your front door Schedule your private showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
9.17 acresLot Size
$184Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by STEVEN VOORHEES• RE/MAX 1st Advantage
•717-591-5555 (broker)
Bought with TONY ASCANI• Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9.17 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,384
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
680190090000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
FRA
Flexible Rural Agriculture District
The Flexible Rural Agriculture (FRA) District is to protect and preserve land with productive soils which are suitable for fanning and for the conservation of natural open space resources which are considered highly desirable in West Hanover Township. The keeping of livestock, poultry and domestic pets is consistent with the rural aspect of the district, as long as the needs and welfare of the animals is maintained. The application of this district shall be for undeveloped lands and existing agricultural properties within West Hanover, with the intent of protecting the environment, agricultural viability, small farm preservation, and the deteriorating effects to the Township's rural character from sprawling rural development and urban encroachment.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Master Bathroom, Full Bath
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Non-Functioning
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Other
Improvement Assessed Value: $139,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Stick Built
Foundation Details: Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Metal, Rubber
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Pond, Stream/Creek, Fishing Available, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Private, Secluded
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 200
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $36,700
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,384
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $267
County Tax: $1,479
School Tax: $3,230
Tax Assessed Value: $176,600
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $5,039
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
High School: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
School District Name: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Harrisburg: 81 N to Exit 77 to Rt 39W (Linglestown Rd). Take L/ onto 39W to R/ onto N Fairville to L/ onto Moyer Rd. Property on Left. By appointment only.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: WEST HANOVER TWP
Waterfrontage Information
Water Access Features: Private Access
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,384
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 680190090000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
West Hanover El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Central Dauphin Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
7/10
Central Dauphin Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% 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
3/10 Wind Factor
7% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$593,000 – $718,000
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