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.
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$1,400,000
118 Elm Ave, Hershey, PA 17033
4beds
4,716sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1939
0.45 Acres Lot
$1,406,400 Zestimate®
$297/sqft
$3,831 Estimated rent
Home value
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$1.27M - $1.56M
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Wood burning fireplaceHigh end appointmentsSun roomSnitz creek cabinetryFinished lower levelClaw foot soaking tubSuperior woodworking
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JOAN MAY 717-574-5221,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Sharon Weaber, RS305087
Protus Realty, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADA2050588
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 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, Additional Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 13
Other
- Features: Flooring - Wood, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic - Finished
- Level: Upper
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 20
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Attached Bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 13
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Soaking Tub, Double Sink
- Level: Upper
- Area: 119 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 7
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Walk-In Closet(s), Bathroom - Stall Shower
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen Island, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 10
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 X 13
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 230 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 23
Family room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 X 15
Foyer
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 X 18
Game room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Built-in Features
- Level: Lower
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 21
Game room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 X 16
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Granite Counters, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 250 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 25
Office
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-in Features
- Level: Main
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 12
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Sitting room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Upper
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 9
Other
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 9
Heating
- Hot Water, Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Oven, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Basement: Interior Entry,Partially Finished,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Mantel(s), Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,716
- Total interior livable area: 4,716 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,116
- Finished area below ground: 600
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, On Street, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Screened, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Awning(s), Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 0.45 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 240410080000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Stick Built
- Foundation: Active Radon Mitigation, Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1939
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Security System
- Subdivision: Hershey Downtown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Hershey
- Municipality: DERRY TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $300,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,388
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | Sold | $1,400,000-11.1%$297/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2026 | Pending sale | $1,575,000$334/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 1/14/2026 | Price change | $1,575,000-1.3%$334/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2025 | Price change | $1,595,000-5.6%$338/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 10/27/2025 | Price change | $1,690,000-3.4%$358/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,750,000+146.5%$371/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PADA2050588 Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2015 | Sold | $710,000-5.3%$151/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 12/26/2014 | Listed for sale | $749,900-6.3%$159/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Hershey #10259990 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2014 | Listing removed | $799,900$170/sqft |
Source: Jack Gaughen Realtor, ERA - Hershey #223144 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2014 | Price change | $799,900-1.2%$170/sqft |
Source: Jack Gaughen Realtor, ERA - Hershey #223144 Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2014 | Price change | $810,000-1.8%$172/sqft |
Source: Jack Gaughen Realtor, ERA - Hershey #223144 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2014 | Listed for sale | $825,000$175/sqft |
Source: Jack Gaughen Realtor, ERA - Hershey #223144 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,388 +6.4% | $300,400 |
| 2023 | $8,824 +1.8% | $300,400 |
| 2022 | $8,666 +2.3% | $300,400 |
| 2021 | $8,474 +180.1% | $300,400 |
| 2020 | $3,026 +2.7% | $300,400 |
| 2019 | $2,947 +3.3% | $300,400 |
| 2018 | $2,854 | $300,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $300,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $300,400 +5.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2014 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $283,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $283,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17033
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GreatSchools rating
- NAHershey Early Childhood CenterGrades: K-1Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Hershey Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Hershey High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Hershey Primary Elementary
- Middle: Hershey Middle School
- High: Hershey High School
- District: Derry Township
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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