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Property Description
AMAZING 50+/- ACRE FARM WITH 2 HOMES IN MERCERSBURG, PA! This exceptional farm features two homes, multiple outbuildings, frontage along Licking Creek, and much more! The property includes approximately 40 acres of tillable land along with two spring-fed livestock waterers. The brick rancher offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, including a primary suite with en suite bath, living room with brick fireplace, family room, laundry/mudroom, and a full basement. The 2-story farmhouse features 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room, family room, basement, and attic, with hardwood floors extending throughout much of the home. The outbuildings include a 35x50 over 35x80 bank barn with three automatic garage doors on the lower level and one automatic garage door on the upper level. Additional improvements include an 18x19 detached garage, 13x17 workshop, chicken coop, sheds, and more! The property also features a fenced garden with lots of room for expansion. A beautiful paved driveway leads to the property, offering both convenience and privacy. Located just minutes from Route 16, Mercersburg, and surrounding amenities, this property also offers excellent hunting and approximately 8 acres of wooded land. The property also features two wells, including one that services the homes and outbuildings and a second well previously used for outdoor purposes. Each home has its own septic system, and the electric service for each home is separately metered. This is the place to build your future - come make this farm your home! This property will be offered at auction on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 3:00PM. The List price in no way represents a minimum, starting, or acceptable bid.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12591 Shimpstown Rd
General
- Price: $1,100,000
- Taxes: $7,147 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Farm Single-Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PAFL2034742
- Updated: 5/19/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 3
- Main - Full Baths: 2
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Covered Parking, Oversized
Location
- Area: Montgomery Twp (14517)
- Municipality: MONTGOMERY TWP
- County: FRANKLIN
- Driving Directions: Take Rt 16 to Mercersburg Rd (416), go .7 miles and turn right on Youse Rd, go .3 miles and turn right on Shimpstown Rd, go 3.6 miles and turn right into the driveway, follow the lane back to the property.
School Information
- School District: Tuscarora
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Structural Information
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 2,280
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1976
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 50.29
- Wooded Acres: 8
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,190,632
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Irrigation Comments: Creek
- Zoning: NONE
Farm Information
- Farm Description: Feed Barn, Hunting, Other Residence, Shed(s)
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $482.46
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,747
- City/TownTax: $110
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,234
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $42,420
- Tax Amount: $7,147
- Tax Year: 2025
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Hurley Real Estate & Auctions, Kaleb M Hurley
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Schools
Schools serving 12591 Shimpstown Rd
School District:Tuscarora School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mercersburg El School 30 South Park Avenue, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | K-5 | 3.9 mi |
James Buchanan Middle School 5191 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 6-8 | 5.6 mi |
James Buchanan High School 4773 Fort Loudon Road, Mercersburg, PA 17236 | 9-12 | 5.8 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 12591 Shimpstown Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/19/2026
Listed
$1,100,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 12591 Shimpstown Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$7,063
1%
$42,420
—
2024
$6,978
2%
$42,420
—
2023
$6,872
2%
$42,420
—
2022
$6,766
—
$42,420
—
2021
$6,766
1%
$42,420
—
2020
$6,702
2%
$42,420
—
2019
$6,590
3%
$42,420
—
2018
$6,374
2%
$42,420
—
2017
$6,274
4%
$42,420
3%
2016
$6,024
2%
$41,150
—
2015
$5,882
2%
$41,150
—
2014
$5,759
—
$41,150
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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