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660 Stauffers Church Road, Palmyra, PA 17078
$880,000
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Property Description
A truly rare opportunity for the buyer who appreciates historic homes! German Brownstone farmhouse has provenance related to Milton Hershey whose ancestors are believed to be its original owners. Located in rural South Central Pennsylvania in Derry Township, this home is 5 minutes to Penn State Hershey Medical Center, 20 minutes to downtown Harrisburg, 25" to Lancaster, 2 hrs to DC, 2 hours to Philly, 2 hrs to Baltimore and 3 to NYC. While close to Hershey, it rests in the rural countryside along a country road. Horses, goats, chickens permitted in zoning. Refer to Derry Township website for details. This Brownstone beauty is surrounded by woods on an open 3 ac parcel that is very private & secluded. The home is unique as its extensive woodwork has never been whitewashed or painted. Many rooms have exposed beams & Roman numeral housewright etchings. The door hardware of the interior doors is antique black cast iron thumb latches, many with strap hinges. Most windows are original with 200 yr old wavy glass handmade glass replete with bubbles & bullseyes. The main level windows are 9 over 6 paned sashes. Vintage charm can be found in the deep windowsills & original door with working box lock with its 6" skeleton key. In the LR, formally the "best" room, or front parlor when the LR was originally two rooms, are recessed drawers in the window trim itself. This is another rarity not often seen in historic PA vernacular homes. Light from the many electrified oil lamps dances off the newly refinished wide plank floors. The second floor has original old growth pine floorboards. Wide plank solid oak pegged floors that are now 70 years old can be found on the main level. The fireplace drafts well making for a beautiful wood fire that can generate remarkable heat from the internal Heatilator. Stockings can be hung "with care" from the simple mantle with outlet and switch for an up light fixture. A period sympathetic addition was added to the home that houses a laundry with period sensitive cupboards; full bath; & FR w/beams, exposed stone wall, large multi-paned picture windows & brick flooring. Tread where every owner has walked for 200 years across the stone threshold worn down by thousands of footfalls. A chef's kitcchen with exquisitely grained Black Walnut cabinets made from a fallen tree on the property has new brand new Bosch refrigerator & dishwasher plus a 6 burner brass-on-black Viking range & Lapidus granite counters. Dine Alfresco on the curved brick patio beneath the ancient Dogwood tree adjacent to an old cistern turned fishpond. A Catalpa wood picket fence and lush cottage gardens form a lovely & private courtyard around the patio. Swing lazily or sip your morning coffee in complete privacy on the 38x10' rear porch w/antique carriage lanterns as exterior lighting or lounge by the secluded 20x40' pool accessed by mountain stone steps & flanked by rambling cottage gardens. A 1760s log cabin overlooks the pool & meadow. It is primed for restoration making a wonderful guest/pool house.This structure is the only known example in the region of the Swiss building style where the barn is attached to the home. When the new metal roof was installed the ancient rafters were spared with a new skeleton to support the roof was constructed above the old pegged rafters. A milkhouse has served as a potting shed, but could make a darling playhouse. The property is a gardeners delight! New carpet on 3rd floor. Many closets are cedar lined. Horses, goats, chickens are permitted. Zoning permits a B&B. Wall between Bedroom 1 & 2 is not supporting as is the wall between bedrooms 3 & 4. These rooms could be combined into an amazing master suite(s). The property lends itself to additions. This home has been lovingly maintained. Come be this absolutely one-of-a-kind home's next caretaker! It is both a privilege and a joy! Seller is a licensed Realtor.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 660 Stauffers Church Rd
General
- Sold For: $880,000
- Taxes: $5,380 (2021)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: PADA2001286
- Added to Site: 1, 020 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Carpet, Cedar Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Island, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Mantel(s), Wood, Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Heatilator, Mantel(s), Wood
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Six Burner Stove, Stainless Steel Appliances
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Upper 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
- Bedrooms Upper: 6
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 5 - Flooring - Carpet, Upper 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 6 - Flooring - Carpet, Upper 2
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 1 - Cedar Lined Closet, Chair Rail, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 2 - Cedar Lined Closet, Flooring - HardWood, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 3 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 6: Bedroom 4 - Cedar Lined Closet, Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Built-Ins, Chair Rail, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Other, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Bar, Chair Rail, Countertop(s) - Granite, Flooring - HardWood, Island, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Chair Rail, Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Fenced, In Ground, Fenced, In Ground
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 4
- Total Spaces: 9
- Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
Location
- Area: Derry Twp (14024)
- Municipality: DERRY TWP
- County: Dauphin
- Development Name: Derry Township
- Subdivision: Derry Township
- Driving Directions: Follow GPS
- Direction Faces: North
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: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Phone, Propane
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Slate, Metal
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls, Paneled Walls, Wood Ceilings
- Windows: Wood Frame, Storm, Screens
- Doors: Storm
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 3,718
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,718 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,718 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1812
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Very Good
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 3
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 130,680
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Features: Not In Development, Rural, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Open, Private, Secluded
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Not In Development, Rural, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Open, Private, Secluded
- Fencing (Description): Picket
Horse Property
- Horse Property: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $236.42
- Assessment Year: 2021
- School Tax: $3,584
- City/TownTax: $484
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $1,311
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $190,700
- Tax Amount: $5,380
- Tax Year: 2021
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: locust poles, paver pile
- Inclusions: water softener, porch swing, all appliances, basement refrigerator, dehumidifier, sheds, pool maintenance equipment
Listed by RE/MAX Pinnacle, LAUREL SCHIAVONI
Sold by Keller Williams Realty, Kara Pierce
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Schools
Schools serving 660 Stauffers Church Rd
School District:Derry Township School District
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
---|---|---|---|
Hershey Early Childhood Center
450 Rear Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 | K-1 | 2.8 mi | |
450 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 | 4-5 | 2.8 mi | |
450 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 | 4-5 | 2.8 mi | |
500 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 | 6-8 | 2.7 mi | |
550 Homestead Rd, Hershey, PA 17033 | 9-12 | 2.5 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 660 Stauffers Church Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/01/2021
Sold
$880,000
0.11%
MLS
9/29/2021
Price Reduced
$879,000
-8.91%
MLS
8/25/2021
Price Reduced
$965,000
-19.58%
MLS
7/28/2021
Listed
$1,200,000
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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.
660 Stauffers Church Road, Palmyra, PA 17078 (MLS# PADA2001286) is a Single Family property that was sold at $880,000 on December 01, 2021. Want to learn more about 660 Stauffers Church Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Palmyra? You can browse all Palmyra real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.