Charming Two-Story Home with Historic Character & Beautiful Garden Setting
2 Bedrooms | 1 Full Bath | Approximately 1,516 Sq. Ft. | Built 1900 | 0.11 Acres | Half-Duplex | Blue Mountain School District | Public Utilities
Looking for a home with character, charm and a backyard that feels like a private retreat? This unique two-story half-duplex combines the warmth of an older home with numerous updates and a beautifully landscaped outdoor setting.
The main level features beautiful hardwood floors, a spacious living room, large dining room, and a bright sunroom overlooking the gardens and tiered ponds. The kitchen offers custom wood cabinetry, generous counter space, stainless steel appliances and a large center island with seating.
The finished second floor includes two bedrooms with newer vinyl plank flooring, a dedicated laundry room with LG washer and dryer, and a recently remodeled full bathroom featuring a spacious walk-in glass shower and wood-look ceramic tile flooring.
?? The Outdoor Setting Is Something Special
The landscaped property features:
• Two-tier pond with waterfall
• Goldfish and colorful shubunkins
• Mature plantings and stone landscaping
• Two levels of paver patio
• Pergola with mature wisteria
• Pressure-treated patio/walkway with outdoor ceiling fans
• One-car detached garage with attached dog kennel and storage
The waterfall pump is currently off when the property is not being shown, but will be operating during showings so buyers can experience this unique feature.
Notable Updates & Features
• Roof approximately 10 years old
• Three mini-split heating/AC units installed over the past 10 years supplementing the oil hot water heat furnace and dual oil tanks, both nearly full at this time.
• Tongue and groove hardwood flooring in living and dining rooms
• Newer vinyl plank flooring throughout second floor
• Recently remodeled full bathroom
• Dedicated second-floor laundry
• LG washer and dryer included
• Bright sunroom with its own mini-split
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Detached garage with kennel and storage
• Unfinished basement with interior and exterior entrances
• Unfinished attic providing additional storage potential
• New toilet installed in basement in 2026
The home retains the character and craftsmanship of a house built around 1900, while providing comfortable updated living spaces and a truly distinctive outdoor environment.
If you're looking for something more interesting than a cookie-cutter home, come see what makes this property special.
$194,900 — AS-IS SALE: Property is being offered for sale in its present condition. Buyer is free to conduct any inspections and due diligence deemed appropriate.
Showings available by appointment. Call 484-256-0608 to schedule a showing.
For sale by owner
$194,900
57 S 3rd St, Cressona, PA 17929
2beds
1,516sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1900
4,791 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$129/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Landscaped propertyTwo-tier pond with waterfallCustom wood cabinetryPergola with mature wisteriaGenerous counter spaceGoldfish and colorful shubunkinsBeautiful hardwood floors
What the owner loves about this home
This home has been lovingly well-maintained for over 50 years by the same family. It offers a host of upgrades without losing the original character of the home. Situated on a quiet hillside in a small-town setting, it boasts easy access to major routes, schools, and hospitals. Come see it and experience the tranquility of this rare-find.
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Listed by:
Property Owner (484) 256-0608
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Other, Electric, Oil
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Hardwood, Laminate
- Basement: Unfinished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,516 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Detached, Off-street
Features
- Exterior features: Vinyl, Wood, Cement / Concrete
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,791 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 41070151000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Cressona
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $129/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $46,340
- Annual tax amount: $1,533
- Date on market: 8/22/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,118/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $194,900$129/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,533 -0.9% | $23,170 |
| 2022 | $1,547 +3.4% | $23,170 |
| 2021 | $1,497 -0.9% | $23,170 |
| 2020 | $1,511 +172.4% | $23,170 |
| 2019 | $555 -60.5% | $23,170 |
| 2018 | $1,404 | $23,170 |
| 2017 | -- | $23,170 |
| 2015 | -- | $23,170 +11% |
| 2011 | -- | $20,875 |
| 2010 | -- | $20,875 |
| 2009 | -- | $20,875 |
| 2007 | -- | $20,875 |
| 2004 | -- | $20,875 |
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