This property will be offered at Public Auction on Saturday, August 29, 2026 @ 12pm. The listing price is the opening bid only and in no way reflects the final sale price. 10% down due at auction, 2% transfer tax to be paid by the purchaser, real estate taxes prorated. This perfectly secluded yet conveniently located 2-acre Rapho Township property is accessed by a long private lane, offering picturesque country views as you approach the home. The property is bordered by cornfields and mature woods, creating a peaceful rural setting. The picturesque buildings include a traditional two-story, three-bedroom farmhouse featuring a large family room, sun porch addition, and an attached oversized two-car garage. Other buildings and improvements include an improved 34' x 28' two-story barn with second-floor office space that formerly supported a small contracting business. Additional amenities include a 24' x 24' two-bay pole shed, a 44' x 20' masonry shop with two overhead garage doors, and a 20' x 20' detached metal carport. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from Manheim, Mount Joy, and Route 283, this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to purchase a private country homestead with ample space for equipment, hobbies, storage, or a home-based business, all in a beautiful setting that's perfect for raising a family. While the property could benefit from cosmetic updates, it has been well cared for throughout the years.
The primary purpose of the A Zone is to promote the continuation and preservation of agricultural activities in those areas most suitable for such activities. Areas contained within the A Zone have been specifically identified as possessing valuable and nonrenewable natural and cultural resources. The A Zone also intends to protect and stabilize the Township's viable agricultural economy by limiting the nonagricultural development of agricultural properties and eliminating uses that are incompatible with agricultural operations, but permitting limited agricultural support businesses. Consequently, nonagricultural-uses are limited and any future occupants in the A Zone must be willing to accept the impacts associated with normal agricultural operations and practices, and related businesses. Finally, the provisions of the A Zone have been specifically formulated to further the objectives of the MPC which provides that local zoning ordinances shall be designed to preserve prime agriculture and farm land considering topography, soil type and classification, and present use.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Public service
Agriculture-Cropland
Park & open space
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 6 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Manheim. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1242 Breneman Rd
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