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Property Description
***NEW REDUCED PRICE by ANOTHER 5K, UPDATED KITCHEN FLOOR AFTER LISTING, & OFFERING CREDIT TOWARD CLOSING COSTS*** [OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY (Oct. 11, 2025) from 2:00 PM-5:00 PM] Welcome home! This spacious two-story residence sits on a private 0.6-acre lot in the highly desirable Ranger Park neighborhood, within the Central Dauphin School District. Offering 4 generous bedrooms and 2.5 baths, it perfectly blends modern updates with timeless charm. A welcoming covered front porch opens into a tiled entryway and a spacious living room that flows seamlessly into the formal dining room. The dining room highlights French doors, decorative wall accents, gleaming hardwood floors, crown molding, and a bright bay window. The expansive kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring an eat-in island, abundant cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient built-in desk. Just off the kitchen, the family room boasts a brick wood-burning fireplace, elegant laminate flooring, and double doors that open to a composite deck-ideal for entertaining or simply relaxing. A stylish half bath with a vanity and a practical mudroom complete the main level. Upstairs, the impressive primary suite offers dual walk-in closets and a private en-suite bath with a walk-in shower. Three additional bedrooms provide ample closet space and share a full hall bath with a tub. The partially finished basement adds versatility with a spacious bonus room, ideal for a home theater, recreation area, or additional entertaining space. Further highlights include a side-entry two-car garage, an oversized driveway accommodating 7+ vehicles, a furnace with a heat pump, central air, a 200-amp main electrical panel plus a 100-amp sub-panel, and a generous backyard tucked away at the end of a quiet street. Conveniently located near Linglestown and just minutes from I-81, this home truly checks all the boxes. Don't miss the opportunity to make it yours-schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 979 Pennsylvania Ave
General
- Sold For: $430,000
- Taxes: $4,454 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADA2049446
- Added to Site: 129 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Mud Room, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Laundry Chute, Primary Bath(s), Pantry, Walk-in Closet(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Carpet, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Lower Paxton Twp (14035)
- Municipality: LOWER PAXTON TWP
- County: DAUPHIN
- Subdivision: RANGER PARK
- Driving Directions: From I-83 N - Take exit 51B for Interstate 81 N toward Interstate 78. Take exit 72B toward Linglestown. Continue on N Mountain Rd. Turn left onto Larue St. Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave. Turn right onto Laurel St. Turn left onto Pennsylvania Ave. Destination is on the Right.
School Information
- School District: Central Dauphin
- Middle School: Linglestown
- High School: Central Dauphin
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Frame, Brick Front
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partially Finished, Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,710
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,710 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,630 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,080 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.6
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 26,136
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Private
- Fencing (Description): Wire, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $163.5
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,729
- City/TownTax: $422
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,249
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $149,200
- Tax Amount: $4,454
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2630
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer & Dryer
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Schools
Schools serving 979 Pennsylvania Ave
School District:Central Dauphin School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Linglestown El School 1044 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Linglestown Middle School 1200 North Mountain Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Central Dauphin Senior High School 437 Piketown Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112 | 9-12 | 2.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 979 Pennsylvania Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/22/2025
Sold
$430,000
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MLS
10/10/2025
Price Reduced
$430,000
-1.15%
MLS
10/02/2025
Price Reduced
$435,000
-2.25%
MLS
9/11/2025
Listed
$445,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
979 Pennsylvania Avenue, Harrisburg, PA 17112 (MLS# PADA2049446) is a Single Family property that was sold at $430,000 on December 22, 2025. This property was sold by Michelle Leo from our Camp Hill Office.Want to learn more about 979 Pennsylvania Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Harrisburg? You can browse all Harrisburg real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


