NOT LISTED FOR SALE

229 E Canal St Hershey, PA 17033

Estimated Value: $241,000 - $280,582

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,253 Sq Ft
$207/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: July 28, 2025

Last sale price $250,000 $200 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,605 / mo

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Sitting Room
  • Dining Room
  • No HOA
  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater

About This Home

As of July 2025

Nestled along the Swatara Creek, this charming 3 bedroom cottage offers the perfect blend of rustic tranquility and modern updates. With its cozy interior, vintage character, and picturesque views, this home is a true retreat—yet just minutes from the amenities, attractions, and sweet charm of downtown Hershey. Located in South Hanover Township (Lower Dauphin SD) and less than 15 minutes to Hershey Medical Center this home is perfect for anyone. Many recent upgrades include a new boiler (2025), new hot water heater (2025), new septic tank (2021) and various replacement windows. Charming curb appeal and an impressive 20x8 front porch welcome you home. Step inside to the light-filled living and dining space featuring LVP flooring. The kitchen and breakfast nook are perfect for enjoying views of the beautiful backyard which boasts mature trees. Relax on the rear patio and take in the beauty, tranquility and calming sounds of the creek. Convenient first floor laundry and the full bathroom are updated with new fixtures and flooring. Upstairs you will find a spacious third bedroom which could be used as a large primary suite or a flex space for a home office/play area. Full basement offers endless amounts of storage space. Refrigerator, washer and dryer included. New boiler plus 3 mini splits for optimul heating and cooling efficiency. Off street parking for 3 cars. This home provides an ideal setting for homesteading, gardening, or casting a line right from your own backyard. Perfect for an owner occupant or someone looking to grow their investment portfolio. Well maintained and move in ready. Call us to schedule your own private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Hollister

(717) 695-3177 hollister@jenniferhollistergroup.com Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd License #RS206824L Listed on: 06/12/2025

Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd

Last Buyer's Agent

Chad Neiss

(717) 560-9100 cneiss@homesale.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS376525

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,215

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bungalow
  • Stone Foundation
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 1,253 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Unfinished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Lower Dauphin High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 56-009-051-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,215

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Bungalow
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1253
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1253
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 199.52
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1253
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 3
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: LOWER DAUPHIN

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1488.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2215.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 56-009-051-000-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: LOWER DAUPHIN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2025
Closed on
Jul 18, 2025
Sold by
Vakil Oshra and Guilford Robert J
Bought by
Neihart John S and Neihart Tiffany A
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Hollister
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd
Buyer's Agent
Chad Neiss
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$250,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Views
137
Current Estimated Value
$259,896

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,896
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.85%
Original Mortgage
$187,500
Outstanding Balance
$186,206
Interest Rate
6.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$73,690

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 9, 2020
Closed on
Oct 26, 2021
Sold by
Gingrich Steven N and Gingrich Kathleen A
Bought by
Guilford Robert J and Vakil Oshra
Seller's Agent
Joseph Gallo
RE/MAX at Hershey
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer Hollister
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd
List Price
$189,900
Sold Price
$185,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.36%
Original Mortgage
$166,500
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2020
Closed on
Jun 30, 2020
Sold by
Roeting Tracy G
Bought by
Gingrich Steven N and Gingrich Kathleen A
Seller's Agent
John Kirk
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Gallo
RE/MAX at Hershey
List Price
$78,000
Sold Price
$78,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
91.43%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Neihart John S $250,000 Capstone Land Transfer
Guilford Robert J $185,000 Premier Settlements Group
Gingrich Steven N $78,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Neihart John S $187,500
Previous Owner Guilford Robert J $166,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/28/2025 07/28/25 Sold $250,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/12/2025 06/12/25 For Sale $250,000 +35.1% $200 / Sq Ft
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $185,000 0.0% $132 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/14/2021 09/14/21 Pending -- -- --
09/07/2021 09/07/21 Price Changed $185,000 -2.6% $132 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 Price Changed $189,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
07/29/2021 07/29/21 For Sale $189,900 +5.6% $136 / Sq Ft
01/23/2021 01/23/21 Pending -- -- --
12/15/2020 12/15/20 For Sale $179,900 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
10/17/2020 10/17/20 Pending -- -- --
10/09/2020 10/09/20 For Sale $179,900 +130.6% $129 / Sq Ft
06/30/2020 06/30/20 Sold $78,000 0.0% $37 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2020 06/02/20 For Sale $78,000 -- $37 / Sq Ft
06/01/2020 06/01/20 Pending -- -- --
Source: Bright MLS

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
2026 $2,376 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2025 $2,242 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2024 $2,041 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2023 $1,965 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2022 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2021 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2020 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2019 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2018 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2017 $1,924 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2016 $0 $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2015 -- $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
2014 -- $73,700 $20,700 $53,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADA2046344

Bright MLS

APN: 56-009-051

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