Welcome to your serene countryside retreat! This delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom rancher offers a perfect blend of comfort and tranquility, situated on a sprawling 2.25-acre lot in the heart of Littlestown. As you arrive and pull into the newly paved driveway, you will be greeted with gorgeous landscaping, including an impressive array of mature bushes and trees - such as willows, oaks, maples, flowering pear, boxwood, and more. Once inside, you will find an inviting living space with the added convenience of having everything you need on one level! Some features include solid hardwood floors, gas fireplace with marble surround, two car attached garage, laundry room with utility sink and shelving. The well-appointed kitchen features new, stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet storage, pantry, an eat-in breakfast area overlooking the backyard and patio. Retreat to the spacious primary bedroom suite, complete with a private en-suite bathroom and large walk-in closet, providing a peaceful haven to unwind after a long day. Two additional bedrooms offer versatility for guests, a home office, or hobbies, accompanied by a shared full bathroom for added convenience. Full basement is partially finished with the possibility to finish it completely and expand your living space. Brand new heat pump with propane back-up, water softener system, and garage doors were recently serviced and include Craftsman openers that will convey. Step outside to discover the expansive and fully fenced backyard oasis, where endless possibilities await. With 2.25 acres of land, there's ample space for gardening, outdoor recreation, or simply enjoying the picturesque views of the surrounding countryside. A brand new, above ground pool conveys and you will LOVE the cedar paneling inside the outbuilding next to the pool! Use this versatile space for a pool house, yoga or art studio, or additional storage. Don't forget to mosey on to the back of the property and say hello to your new neighbors, two adorable horses named Benny and Vinny!!
Single-familyProperty Type
2001Year Built
2.25 acresLot Size
$204Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Kureth• Iron Valley Real Estate Hanover
•717-797-2777 (broker)
•ironvalleyhanover@gmail.com (broker)
Bought with Diane Lawrence• RE/MAX Quality Service, Inc.
Welcome Home to this beautiful, quality built 3 bed/2 full bath rancher perfectly situated on a gorgeous 2.25 acre lot between Littlestown and Gettysburg. Come through the front door to find an open concept living area, solid hardwood floors, gas fireplace with marble surround. This house has everything you need on one level! The expansive owner's suite features hardwood floors in pristine condition, plenty of natural light, attached bath with lovely light blue vanity with marble top and a walk-in closet. On the other side of the house you will find two more bedrooms, one with double closets, and the second full, updated bathroom. The laundry room features a utility sink and plenty of cabinet storage, and will lead you to your attached two car garage. Sip your morning cup of coffee on the back deck or patio, and enjoy the quiet, rural setting. The property includes a variety of mature trees and bushes - willows, oaks, maples, and so much more. Flowers bloom in the spring and summer months. The charming outbuilding in the backyard was completely redone to include durable (and moisture resistant) cedar paneling inside. This versatile space could be used as a pool house, yoga or art studio, for example. Roof and gutters were replaced on the house in 2017, brand new hot water heater in 2021, portable generator conveys with the property, and the 500 gallon propane tank is owned outright. Full basement is partially finished with the possibility to finish it completely and expand your living space. Homes like this one don't come up often. Schedule your showing today!
BRIGHT MLS #1002558689
Jul 30, 2010
Sold
$316,000
$130/sq ft
Jun 23, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 2, 2010
Listed
$334,000
$138/sq ft
Pristine custom built rancher with 2,343 finished sq. ft. The old world craftmanship is elegant in its styling with rounded corners on plaster walls. There is a gourmet oak kitchen with oak flooring. There is a formal living room and dining room, as well as a sun room with gas fireplace, master suite, family room, patio, gazebo, equipment sheds and so much more. .
Public Records
Jun 29, 2000
Sold
$32,900
$14/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,491
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2025
$5,491 (+4.7%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2024
$5,246 (+2.1%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2023
$5,141 (+4.1%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2022
$4,938 (+2.8%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2021
$4,802 (+9.9%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2020
$4,369 (+0.7%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2019
$4,338 (−4.2%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2018
$4,528 (+3.2%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2017
$4,387 (+6.0%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2015
$4,140
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
Tax history for 48 Updyke Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,491
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2025
$5,491 (+4.7%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2024
$5,246 (+2.1%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2023
$5,141 (+4.1%)
$67,500 + $226,500
$294,000
2022
$4,938 (+2.8%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2021
$4,802 (+9.9%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2020
$4,369 (+0.7%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2019
$4,338 (−4.2%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2018
$4,528 (+3.2%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2017
$4,387 (+6.0%)
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
2015
$4,140
$67,500 + $217,000
$284,500
*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
2
Stories
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Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,763
Year built
2001
Style
Other
County
Adams County
APN
30H17-0056---000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 6, 2026.
BPC
Baltimore Pike Corridor District
The purpose of the BPC Baltimore Pike Corridor is to take advantage of the corridor's historic function as a major thoroughfare and to continue the established mixed use and intensive development pattern along the corridor, subject to appropriate siting and design controls that foster the continued efficiency of State Road 97 as a major corridor, enhance the appearance of land use along State Road 97, protect and preserve the historic features along State Road 97, and minimize adverse impacts of nonresidential uses on residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Bed & breakfast
Medical office
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access