What a sweet little home. Who wouldn't want the mountain views and wildlife within reach? If you are looking for a well-kept and easy to maintain home, this may be the one for you. At over 1200 sq feet this cozy home will feel so welcoming with its brick gas fireplace and two large windows in front of the home that allows large amounts of natural light to shine into your first floor living space. Added from original footprint is a half bath that leads to basement with new propane heat system. Main floor laundry is adjacent to back door and allows for easy access to hang your laundry outside. Upstairs boasts an enlarged primary bedroom and additional bedroom. Main bathroom is located on the second floor as well. Full walk-up attic allows for plenty of storage space. The real showstopper of the home is the large covered and carpeted back porch with slider entry from the living space and kitchen back door. Enjoy all season views and relaxing times from both front and back porch areas. One car detached garage with extra parcel is just an extra feature of this property. Nice, landscaped yard is started for you to add your green thumb touches.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.25 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Lori A. Deitrich• United Country Magnolia Realty Services
•717-362-4663 (broker)
•info@magnoliarealtyservices.com (broker)
Bought with Gerlinde Bond• Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
Extremely well kept & cared for home by same owners for over 50 yrs. 1st floor large eat-in kitchen w/ laundry area, living room with gas/wood fireplace & 1/2 bath. Upstairs 3 bedrooms & large full bath. New 100 AMP service, siding, & front porch roof. Stunning views from front porch or back covered patio. All this & a 2 car detached garage. Located in the Village of Big Run.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,927 (+6.0%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2025
$1,817 (+8.6%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2024
$1,673 (+4.4%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2023
$1,602 (+2.1%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2022
$1,569
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2021
$1,569 (+0.8%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2020
$1,556 (−2.7%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2019
$1,600 (+2.2%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2018
$1,566 (+2.9%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2017
$1,522 (+4.0%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2015
$1,463
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
Tax history for 117 Big Run Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,927 (+6.0%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2025
$1,817 (+8.6%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2024
$1,673 (+4.4%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2023
$1,602 (+2.1%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2022
$1,569
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2021
$1,569 (+0.8%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2020
$1,556 (−2.7%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2019
$1,600 (+2.2%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2018
$1,566 (+2.9%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2017
$1,522 (+4.0%)
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
2015
$1,463
$15,900 + $40,600
$56,500
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.25 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,242
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
660170080000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R-1
Residential Low Density District
Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter, the Future Land Use Plan, and the goals and objectives of the Washington Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this Part is to permit the establishment of a low-density residential area served or to be served by public water and sewer services. This district shall provide protection of these residential communities from commercial and industrial intrusion. The predominant type of residential unit shall be single family detached dwelling units.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Detached Garage, On Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick, Gas/Propane
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Unfinished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $40,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Main Entrance Orientation: South
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Additional Parcels
Additional Parcels Description: parcel located across Big Run Road that garage sits on
Land Assessed Value: $15,900
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,242
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $94
County Tax: $558
School Tax: $1,115
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $56,500
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $1,673
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Location
School Information
High School: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
School District Name: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From Traffic Light in Elizabethville take Route 209 towards Lykens for 4.4 miles, Turn Left onto Big Run Dr. Home is on the Left
Municipality: WASHINGTON TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,242
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 660170080000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
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Schools
Upper Dauphin Area El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
5/10
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Upper Dauphin Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
2/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Lykens, PA • 17048
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 3.6 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$176,000 – $213,000
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