Beautiful homestead of your dreams! Take in the beautiful views from this move-in ready 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home! The kitchen features soft-close maple cabinets with pull-out shelving, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances—perfect for everyday living and entertaining. Both bathrooms have been updated in the last couple of years, and the home has been refreshed with new maple stairs and railings, LVP flooring, updated trim, and solid wood replacement doors throughout. The finished lower level includes a comfortable family room plus a flex space that works perfectly as a home office, gym, or potential 4th bedroom, complete with custom built-ins. Outside, the property is ready for animals and homesteading with perimeter and interior fencing, half wooded and half pasture land, and creek access. Start your own mini-farm with raised garden beds, a milking station, shed, chicken coop, and tree stand already in place. Additional features include: Attached garage with a wood stove and bonus recreation space (can be converted back to a garage). Oversized detached garage with poured concrete floor that fits 4+ vehicles and has extra storage. Starlink internet service available for reliable work-from-home or homeschooling. Newer well pump and water pressure tank. This property offers the perfect blend of modern updates, outdoor space, and homestead potential!
Sold for $530,000
$530,000
8470 Ward Dr, Mercersburg, PA 17236
3beds
2,944sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
7.77 Acres Lot
$533,900 Zestimate®
$180/sqft
$2,190 Estimated rent
Home value
$533,900
$481,000 - $598,000
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Creek accessQuartz countertopsPerimeter and interior fencingMilking stationUpdated trimTree standRaised garden beds
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Stacy Mellott 717-552-5137,
Keller Williams of Central PA,
Co-Listing Agent: Sharon L Furry 717-729-4108,
Keller Williams of Central PA
Bought with:
Unrepresented
Unrepresented
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAFL2032934
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,944
- Total interior livable area: 2,944 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,944
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Rear, Detached, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7.77 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 220P09.020.000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mercersburg
- Municipality: WARREN TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $180/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $22,550
- Annual tax amount: $3,858
- Date on market: 3/19/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/28/2026 | Sold | $530,000+1.9%$180/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAFL2032934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Pending sale | $520,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2032934 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Listed for sale | $520,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2032934 Report a problem | ||
| 12/30/2024 | Sold | $520,000-3.7%$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2023094 Report a problem | ||
| 11/11/2024 | Contingent | $539,900$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2023094 Report a problem | ||
| 11/2/2024 | Price change | $539,900-1.8%$183/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2023094 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $549,900+59.4%$187/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2023094 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2021 | Sold | $345,000+1468.2%$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/30/2015 | Sold | $22,000$7/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,813 +2.7% | $22,550 |
| 2023 | $3,712 +1.5% | $22,550 |
| 2022 | $3,655 | $22,550 |
| 2021 | $3,655 +0.9% | $22,550 |
| 2020 | $3,622 +2.7% | $22,550 |
| 2018 | $3,528 +446.1% | $22,550 |
| 2017 | $646 | $22,550 |
| 2016 | $646 +7.3% | $22,550 |
| 2015 | $602 | $22,550 |
| 2014 | $602 | $22,550 |
| 2013 | $602 +2.9% | $22,550 |
| 2012 | $585 | $22,550 |
| 2011 | $585 +14.6% | $22,550 +14.6% |
| 2010 | $511 +2% | $19,680 |
| 2009 | $501 +15.9% | $19,680 |
| 2008 | $432 +0.9% | $19,680 |
| 2007 | $428 | $19,680 |
| 2006 | $428 -74.9% | $19,680 |
| 2005 | $1,704 +416.8% | $19,680 |
| 2004 | $330 +13.6% | $19,680 |
| 2003 | $290 +35.3% | $19,680 |
| 2000 | $215 | $19,680 |
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Neighborhood: 17236
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GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mercersburg El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.7 mi
- 5/10James Buchanan Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 4/10James Buchanan High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Tuscarora
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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