We bet you've been waiting for a home like this! Custom Cathedral Ranch Home in UDA School District! This brick home sits on a level, sprawled-out acre of maturely landscaped slice of country. Family built by R. Hepner Construction in 1980, there was no expense spared in the construction and quality of upgrades in this home for roofing, windows, doors, and more. Home boasts floor to ceiling brick wood fireplace and gorgeous wooden vaulted ceilings. Beautiful Anderson Frenchwood large double sliding patio doors leads outside to the paved parking area with attached oversized double garage with lots of storage on one side. And another on the back of the tasteful family/dining room that escapes you to your private fenced rear yard with garden seating and hot tub just waiting for you to enjoy under the stars after an evening of outdoor entertaining this summer. Home has efficient coal heat and mini split heat pumps with central air. Hallway bath is tastefully redone and main bedroom bath has a jetted tub. You'll never mind doing the laundry in this home again- make sure to check out the well-organized separated laundry room. This very well-maintained home is really a pleasure to own. Call your agent today. This home certainly won’t last.
Single-familyProperty Type
1981Year Built
0.97 acresLot Size
$183Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Mandy D Carl• United Country Magnolia Realty Services
•717-362-4663 (broker)
•info@magnoliarealtyservices.com (broker)
Bought with Valerie Specht• United Country Magnolia Realty Services
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Market trends in 17048, PA
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Balanced market
Sale-to-list price
95.8%
+2.0% MoM
Median sale price
$130K
$6K MoM
Avg. days on market
59d
12 days MoM
Recently sold homes
18
3 MoM
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Sale history for 131 Picnic Rd
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PADA2011948
Jun 29, 2022
Sold
$301,250
$148/sq ft
May 18, 2022
Pending
—
May 6, 2022
Listed
$319,900
$157/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,184 (+6.4%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2025
$3,932 (+7.9%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2024
$3,644 (+2.9%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2023
$3,540 (+2.1%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2022
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2021
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2020
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2019
$3,466 (+2.3%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2018
$3,388
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2017
$3,387 (+4.1%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2015
$3,253
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
Tax history for 131 Picnic Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$4,184 (+6.4%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2025
$3,932 (+7.9%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2024
$3,644 (+2.9%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2023
$3,540 (+2.1%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2022
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2021
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2020
$3,466
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2019
$3,466 (+2.3%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2018
$3,388
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2017
$3,387 (+4.1%)
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
2015
$3,253
$27,500 + $102,800
$130,300
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.97 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,637
Year built
1981
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
390180410000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
R
Residential District
The Residential District R provides areas for low and medium density residential development. The district is located in areas suitable for expansion of future public sewer service as identified in the Lykens Township Comprehensive Plan. Single lot developments or subdivision of low and medium density are anticipated when appropriate public facilities are available. The regulatory mechanisms in this district are designed to encourage a mix of residential uses, protect and maintain residential development characteristics, and promote well designed residential neighborhoods.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Student
Cemetery
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
Exterior Lighting, Chimney Cap(s), Hot Tub, Sidewalks
Fencing: Vinyl
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Rural, SideYard(s)
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $27,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,037
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $111
County Tax: $896
School Tax: $2,459
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $130,300
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $3,466
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ductless/Mini-Split
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Coal
Hot Water: Coal
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
Elementary School: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
Middle Or Junior School: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
High School: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
School District Name: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From traffic light in Elizabethville travel 3.1 miles north on Route 209. Turn Left onto S Crossroads Rd and travel 1.1 miles. Turn Right onto Specktown Rd and travel 3.3 miles. Turn Right onto State Rt 25 and travel 1.5 miles. Turn Left onto Picnic Rd and travel 300 ft. Property is on the Left.
Location Type: Rural
Municipality: LYKENS TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,637
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.97 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: Dauphin County
APN: 390180410000000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 23, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Upper Dauphin Area El School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 4.6mi
5/10
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
4/10
Upper Dauphin Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.7mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
7% 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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Historical weather
Spring Glen, PA • 17030
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$354,000 – $429,000
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