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Property Description
Located on one of Hershey's most desirable streets, this stately 4,100 square foot traditional home sits on an exceptionally rare .45 acre lot in the Sweetest Place on Earth. Built in 1939, the home blends renowned architectural character with thoughtfully executed modern updates, offering a timeless alternative to trend driven design. The exterior architecture has long been admired, while the interior reflects more than a decade of intentional renovations featuring high end finishes, superior woodworking, and consistent craftsmanship throughout. This is a home designed for real living, balancing elegant entertaining spaces with comfortable, private areas for everyday life. Unlike open concept homes, the thoughtfully defined floor plan offers multiple gathering spaces that allow conversation, connection, and quiet to coexist. The main level features a large family room filled with natural light from a picture window and anchored by a wood burning fireplace. A formal dining room, also featuring a picture window, provides a welcoming setting for holidays and special occasions. The completely remodeled kitchen is both impressive and functional, featuring Viking appliances, Snitz Creek cabinetry, and generous counter space designed for serious cooking and casual gatherings alike. An adjoining breakfast area offers a relaxed place to start the day while allowing the kitchen to remain a dedicated and purposeful space. An office with abundant natural light provides an ideal work from home environment. The sunroom, with two walls of windows and transoms, offers a peaceful retreat for morning coffee, reading, or informal meals. An updated powder room completes the main level. Upstairs, the remodeled primary suite combines craftsmanship with comfort. A sitting area was added to enhance the space, while the primary bath features a double vanity, claw foot soaking tub, tiled shower, and windows that fill the room with natural light. A large walk in closet completes the suite. The second and third bedrooms each feature their own private, suite quality bathrooms. These thoughtfully upgraded spaces include tile floors, fully tiled showers, and glass doors, offering a level of finish rarely found outside a primary suite. The result is three bedrooms that each feel private, elevated, and complete. The third floor provides exceptional flexibility and can serve as a fourth bedroom, study, craft space, or additional living area tailored to your lifestyle. The finished lower level features a wood burning FP and offers both a true game room and a separate gaming area with multiple screens, creating another defined space for entertaining or relaxing. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with a covered patio and a fenced yard that provides privacy for gatherings around a fire pit. Mature landscaping enhances the setting, and the expansive lot size is exceptionally rare in downtown Hershey. Located just steps awayfrom the local school campus, the home offers the rare convenience of walking to school from elementary through high school. Over the years, this proximity has made the home a natural gathering place for children and friends, fostering a sense of connection and community that is increasingly hard to find. Elm Avenue is also known for its vibrant traditions and strong sense of community. The annual Halloween Parade begins on this street, drawing families and visitors who line the sidewalks early in the morning to save their spots. Trick or Treat is a true event here, with children filling the street each year. Throughout the year, and especially during the holidays, homes along Elm Ave are beautifully decorated, creating a festive and welcoming atmosphere that makes the street a favorite for walking, gathering, and celebrations. Within walking distance to schools, parks, the library, the public pool, and downtown restaurants, this home offers a unique opportunity to own a beautifully preserved & updated piece of Hershey history.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 118 Elm Ave
General
- Sold For: $1,400,000
- Taxes: $9,388 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PADA2050588
- Added to Site: 220 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Exercise Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath, Screened Porch, Additional Bedroom
- Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace(s): Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Built-In Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven - Wall
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 1
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Awning(s), Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: On Street, Detached Garage
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry
Location
- Area: Derry Twp (14024)
- Municipality: DERRY TWP
- County: DAUPHIN
- Subdivision: HERSHEY DOWNTOWN
- Driving Directions: 422E to square in Hershey; R/Cocoa; R/Elm; property on left
School Information
- School District: Derry Township
- Elementary School: Hershey Primary Elementary
- Middle School: Hershey Middle School
- High School: Hershey High School
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Stick Built
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
- Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation, Stone
- Roof: Composite
- Windows: Skylights
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 4,716
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 4,716 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 4,116 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 600 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1939
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.45
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 19,602
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Cleared, Level
- Fencing (Description): Partially
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $382.65
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Tax w/Assessment: $300,400
- Tax Amount: $9,388
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Schools
Schools serving 118 Elm Ave
School District:Derry Township School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Hershey Early Childhood Center 450-Rear Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033 | K-1 | 0.2 mi |
Hershey Primary El School 450 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033 | 2-3 | 0.3 mi |
Hershey Intrmd El School 450 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033 | 4-5 | 0.3 mi |
Hershey Middle School 500 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Hershey High School 550 Homestead Road, Hershey, PA 17033 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 118 Elm Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Sold
$1,400,000
-11.11%
MLS
1/14/2026
Price Reduced
$1,575,000
-1.25%
MLS
12/03/2025
Price Reduced
$1,595,000
-5.62%
MLS
10/27/2025
Price Reduced
$1,690,000
-3.43%
MLS
10/17/2025
Listed
$1,750,000
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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.
118 Elm Avenue, Hershey, PA 17033 (MLS# PADA2050588) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,400,000 on May 15, 2026. This property was listed by Joan May from our Hershey Office.Want to learn more about 118 Elm Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Hershey? You can browse all Hershey real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


