$395,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

12595 Shimpstown Rd Mercersburg, PA 17236

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,855 Sq Ft
8.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 8.32 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming farmette situated on 8.32 acres of flat land with a small stream and spring on the property. The main level features a large country kitchen with tons of cabinetry, living room, office or possible third bedroom, enclosed breezeway/mudroom, laundry room, half bath and an enclosed sun porch. The upper level has two big bedrooms with wood flooring, sitting area and a full bath. There is an attached one car garage with workshop. Home has tons of natural light throughout. And bring your horses or other farm animals because the property also includes a 20 X 32 barn and 12 X 20 shed. Paved lane and driveway with 700' of road frontage. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you will definitely find it here. Approximately three miles from Whitetail Ski Resort and 10 minutes from Mercersburg.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stacey Uhler

JPAR Action Realty Listed on: 02/04/2025

JPAR Action Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dean Martin

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,277

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8.32 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,855 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Side Basement Entry
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic Tank

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-0J16.-012.-000000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,277

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-02-05
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Charming farmette situated on 8.32 acres of flat land with a small stream and spring on the property. The main level features a large country kitchen with tons of cabinetry, living room, office or possible third bedroom, enclosed breezeway/mudroom, laundry room, half bath and an enclosed sun porch. The upper level has two big bedrooms with wood flooring, sitting area and a full bath. There is an attached one car garage with workshop. Home has tons of natural light throughout. And bring your horses or other farm animals because the property also includes a 20 X 32 barn and 12 X 20 shed. Paved lane and driveway with 700' of road frontage. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you will definitely find it here. Approximately three miles from Whitetail Ski Resort and 10 minutes from Mercersburg.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar, Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Side Entrance, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1855
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1855
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 229.11
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1855
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 12595

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Septic Exists
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: TUSCARORA
  • School District Key: 300200396738
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.32
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 362419.00
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1277.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 17-0J16.-012.-000000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 04/01/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: TUSCARORA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 1, 2025
Sold by
Starliper Harold Eugene and Starliper Robert Allen
Bought by
Miller Derrick A
Seller's Agent
Stacey Uhler
JPAR Action Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dean Martin
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$395,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$30,000
-7.06%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$388,591

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$6,409
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.55%
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Outstanding Balance
$134,309
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,537
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $395,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $135,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $395,000 -7.1% $213 / Sq Ft
02/12/2025 02/12/25 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $425,000 -- $229 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,312 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2024 $1,296 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2023 $1,277 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2022 $1,257 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2021 $1,257 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2020 $1,245 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2019 $1,224 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2018 $1,184 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2017 $1,165 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2016 $226 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2015 $210 $7,880 $650 $7,230
2014 $210 $7,880 $650 $7,230
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAFL2025006

Bright MLS

APN: 17-0J16-012-000000