Two parcels on Owl Hill overlooking the back of Hotel Hershey, very private, great for walk-out basement with views from all levels. Smaller lot has view for miles of countryside to the north. Zoned Ag. Not sold separately. Hershey Schools. Any builder, any time.
Front view of nothing for miles on the one parcel atop of Owl Hill. The other lot has view of the back of the Hershey Hotel. Zoned Ag-preserve. Land sits behind the Hotel Hershey & Hershey Corporate. Owner is Licensed Real Estate Agent. Any Builder. Percs and Probs in file for two lots. From now on the fireworks will be your own private display.
BRIGHT MLS #1004796613
Dec 31, 2007
Listing Removed
—
Aug 12, 2006
Listed
$400,000
BRIGHT MLS #1004805651
May 10, 2007
Listing Removed
—
May 10, 2006
Listed
$400,000
Public Records
Jun 29, 2004
Sold
$200,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,374 (+2.6%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2025
$4,263 (+6.4%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2024
$4,007 (+1.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2023
$3,935 (+2.3%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2022
$3,848
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2021
$3,848
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2020
$3,848 (+1.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2019
$3,778 (+2.7%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2018
$3,678
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2017
$3,678 (+2.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2015
$3,579
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
Tax history for 1071 Swatara Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,374 (+2.6%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2025
$4,263 (+6.4%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2024
$4,007 (+1.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2023
$3,935 (+2.3%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2022
$3,848
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2021
$3,848
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2020
$3,848 (+1.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2019
$3,778 (+2.7%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2018
$3,678
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2017
$3,678 (+2.8%)
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
2015
$3,579
$80,300 + $56,100
$136,400
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1939
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
240020110000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Other
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Size Description: 2 Ac to LT 4 Ac
Lot Features: Cleared, Irregular, Level, Not In Development, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 548x443x398x200
Topography: Hilly
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $40.79
County Tax: $255.78
School Tax: $578.08
Tax Assessed Value: $37,200
Tax Annual Amount: $874.65
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: Mound System
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Fiber Optics Available, Phone Available
Water Source: Well Required
Location
School Information
High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL
School District Name: DERRY TOWNSHIP
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: North on Sandbeach Rd, R on Keiffer, L on Peffley, R on Swatara at top of hill
Municipality: DERRY TWP
Road Responsibility: Public, Boro/Township
Road Frontage Length: 513
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,296
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1939
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 240020110000000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
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Schools
Hershey Early Childhood Center
Public K-1 • Assigned • 2.0mi
Hershey Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Hershey High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
10/10
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0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
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6 days above 100° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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