5-Acre Retreat in Utica, PA
Peaceful country setting with a house, garage, carport, and cabin. A hardwood forest surrounds the property's perimeter, along with a horse pasture, grape arbor, and garden with raised beds. Perfect getaway home in a secluded neighborhood for wildlife lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and horse owners.
ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT
Mercer County, Mill Creek Township
ADDRESS
530 Mill Creek Rd., Utica, PA
ANNUAL TAXES
$1,175.00
BUILDINGS
House
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. The 14' x 72' main structure includes a full basement with outside access. The home is a manufactured home with wood siding (T1-11) and a shingle roof, with an added screened porch and large 12' x 24' sunroom. Genuine hickory hardwood flooring runs throughout the main living area, with carpeting in the bedrooms and linoleum in the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen features mostly solid oak cabinetry with genuine granite countertops.
Garage
Two-and-a-half-car garage with a lean-to on the back. The main section is fully insulated and heated and includes three windows, two garage doors, and a side-entry door. A workbench, cabinets, and storage shelves are built in.
Cabin
Rustic 28' x 16' gambrel-style cabin with two lofts connected by a catwalk. Features a unique combination of reclaimed barnwood and rustic railings. Previously used as an office and could easily be converted into a cozy in-law suite. Highly insulated. Includes a small bathroom with shower and sink in the loft. Domestic water and radiator heat are supplied from the house via an underground insulated pipe. Includes a 4' front porch and a 4' rear half-porch.
Carport
18' x 20' footprint with 9' sidewalls. Includes an 8' x 8' garage door and side-entry man door. A 6' lean-to on the back provides shelter for horses and connects to an adjoining loafing pen.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
Three miles from French Creek; approximately 5 miles to Custaloga Town Boy Scout Camp and Lake Wilhelm; about 8 miles to the state game lands around Raymilton; roughly 16 miles to the Allegheny River; and about 20 miles to Cook Forest. Numerous other lakes and rivers, including Pymatuning and Shenango, are within an easy drive.
The property is roughly 17 miles from Franklin/Cranberry, Greenville, and Meadville, and about 20 miles from Grove City. Erie is approximately one hour away, and Pittsburgh is about an hour and a half away.
MECHANICAL AND UTILITIES
Off-grid solar system with utility line power available. Well with soft-start pump and excellent drinking water directly from the well. Septic and drainfield system.
The house is heated by a forced-air fuel oil furnace in the basement. The garage has a forced-air propane furnace. An on-demand propane Navien water heater/boiler supplies domestic hot water and radiator heat to the cabin, with an extra loop available to add hot-water heat to the house as needed. A 220-volt tank water heater serves as a backup.
For sale by owner
Price cut: $40K (9/12)
$325,000
530 Mill Creek Rd, Utica, PA 16362
4beds
2,304sqft
Unknown
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$163,700 Zestimate®
$141/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-and-a-half-car garageTwo garage doorsCarpeting in the bedroomsGarden with raised bedsShingle roofHorse pastureGrape arbor
What the owner loves about this home
GARDEN, PASTURE, AND OUTDOOR FEATURES
Paved driveway. Horse paddock with access to the carport lean-to and a large horse pasture. Garden with years of fertility build-up. Nine large raised beds for vegetables and permaculture, complete with attached poly end shelves and a poly wall cap for convenient, enjoyable gardening.
An arched grape arbor supports established grapevines that are now producing fruit. The property's rolling hillside terrain offers breathtaking views of the opposing ridgeline. A rocky rivulet/creek provides natural beauty and serves as a wildlife corridor.
WILDLIFE
Frequent visits from deer, turkey, raccoons, and rabbits, with occasional sightings of eagles, owls, and foxes. The woods are lush with songbirds, including many warblers during migration. Bears have been seen nearby.
NEIGHBORHOOD
Quiet country road with chip-and-tar surfacing that helps keep vehicles clean while naturally slowing traffic. The road is lined with woods, a few farms, and mostly beautiful, well-maintained family homes.
Secluded, yet only minutes from Georgetown Road. The front porch offers an awe-inspiring view of the opposite ridgeline.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (231) 825-2963
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Linoleum / Vinyl
- Basement: Partially finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,304 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Lot
- Size: 5 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 18051024
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Unknown
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Utica
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $141/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $15,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,128
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
Estimated market value
$163,700
$118,000 - $218,000
$1,275/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/12/2026 | Price change | $325,000-11%$141/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $365,000+354.5%$158/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2016 | Sold | $80,300$35/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,128 +4.7% | $15,100 |
| 2024 | $1,077 -15.4% | $15,100 |
| 2023 | $1,274 +3.1% | $15,100 |
| 2022 | $1,236 +3.4% | $15,100 +3.4% |
| 2021 | $1,195 +2.3% | $14,600 |
| 2020 | $1,169 +14.5% | $14,600 +14.5% |
| 2019 | $1,021 +4.1% | $12,750 |
| 2018 | $981 -0.6% | $12,750 |
| 2017 | $987 | $12,750 |
| 2016 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2015 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2014 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2013 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2012 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2006 | -- | $12,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,750 |
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