This property is going to onsite auction 10/14/2025 at 3:00 PM and is being sold with reserve. LISTED PRICE IS ONLY A SUGGESTED OPENING BID AND IS NOT INDICATIVE OF THE FINAL SALES PRICE WHICH WILL BE BY SELLER CONFIRMATION DAY OF AUCTION. Terms: Down payment of $40,000 required day of auction. Settlement on or before 12/14/2025. Transfer taxes to be paid by buyer. Real Estate taxes shall be prorated. .. .. .. .. .. .. Set in the heart of the Marsh Creek Valley, this 183-acre property offers sweeping views of Bald Eagle Mountain and the surrounding ridges of the Allegheny Plateau. A true recreational paradise, it lies within minutes of Sproul State Forest, Bald Eagle State Forest, and State Game Lands 92, 255, and 323—putting thousands of acres of public land at your doorstep. For water enthusiasts, Howard Lake (Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir) is less than three miles away. This 1,730-acre lake provides opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming, complete with the popular Sayers Dam Beach. The land is comprised of three separate parcels, each of which is perked and offers an ideal building site for a home or cabin. This layout provides flexibility for multiple residences, family retreats, or investment opportunities. The property itself features miles of well-maintained trails, ideal for horseback riding, ATVs, or quiet hikes through the landscape. Multiple food plots have been professionally designed to maximize hunting potential, each paired with an enclosed 12-point hunting blind and reliable food and water sources. For long-range shooters, ridge-top setups with shooting benches allow for distances up to 600 yards, while wooded cover provides ample opportunities for archery. Whitetail deer, turkey, bear, and small game are abundant. Conveniently located only 15 minutes from I-80, the property is just 30 miles from State College, 2 hours to Harrisburg, and about 2.5 hours from Lancaster County, making it accessible while still offering privacy and seclusion. Whether you’re seeking a premier hunting retreat, a recreational escape, or simply a place to take in breathtaking views, this property combines natural beauty with thoughtfully designed outdoor amenities. The vistas overlooking Marsh Creek Valley will make you want to stop, sit, and soak it all in.
Vacant landProperty Type
183 acresLot Size
$3,820Price/Acres
Listed by J. Meryl Stoltzfus• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
•717-786-8000 (broker)
•quarryville@beiler-campbell.com (broker)
Listed by Gerald Nolt• Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
•717-786-8000 (broker)
•quarryville@beiler-campbell.com (broker)
Bought with Unrepresented Unrepresented• Unrepresented
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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175.7 Acres
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County
Centre County
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04-003-,005-,0000-
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Last updated by owner on Aug 17, 2026.
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Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Features: Hunting Available, Mountainous, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Year Round Access, Subdivision Possible
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Hunting, Recreation
Possible Use: Hunting, Investment, Land/Lot Only, Recreation, Residential, Timber, Vacant
Wooded Acres: 183.00
Farm Information
Land Area Source: Estimated
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
County Tax: $33
School Tax: $198
Tax Assessed Value: $4,220
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $248
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
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Sewer Septic: Perc Approved Septic
Location
School Information
School District Name: KEYSTONE CENTRAL
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From I-80, take exit 158 and take PA-150 N for 8.6 miles. Turn left onto Main Park Rd and continue for 2.7 miles. Turn left onto Marsh Creek Rd and go . 4 o f a mile. Turn Right onto Upper Polecat Rd and go 900' to driveway on the right.
Location Type: Mountain
Municipality: LIBERTY TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Frontage Length: 2300
Road Surface Type: Gravel
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Lot Size: 175.7 acres
Style: Vacant Land
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County: Centre County
APN: 04-003-,005-,0000-
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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Liberty-Curtin El School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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Central Mountain Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 9.7mi
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Central Mountain High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minor risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$665,000 – $804,000
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