
478 W Chocolate Ave Hershey, PA 17033
Highlights
- Traditional Architecture
- Upgraded Countertops
- Bathtub with Shower
- Hershey Primary Elementary School Rated A
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Living Room
About This Home
As of August 2025Welcome to the sweetest street in the sweetest place on earth!
This hidden gem of downtown Hershey is located right on Chocolate Avenue. This beautifully updated home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and small-town charm. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a partially finished basement, there’s plenty of room to spread out and settle in. Enjoy a sweet view from the primary bedroom of an iconic Hershey’s Kisses lamp post!
Inside, you’ll find luxury vinyl plank flooring, an updated kitchen with leathered granite countertops and refreshed cabinetry, and stylishly updated bathrooms. The home is truly move-in ready—and yes, all appliances are included!
This particular unit also offers thoughtful extras: a covered front entry that protects from the weather (a major plus for package deliveries and groceries!) as well as a private mailbox.
Enjoy unbeatable proximity to the best of downtown Hershey—your morning coffee, fresh donuts, local shops, and restaurants are all just down the street. You’re also just 1.4 miles from The Hershey Company and less than two miles to the Hershey Medical Center.
Relax on your patio or enjoy the shared green space while listening to the sounds of concerts from nearby Hersheypark Stadium—live entertainment without ever leaving home. You’ll also love being so close to Hersheypark, Hershey Gardens, and Chocolate World for year round fun and seasonal events. The low monthly condo fee covers all exterior maintenance, making homeownership here incredibly easy and stress-free.
Whether you’re looking for a primary residence, an investment property, or a sweet Hershey getaway, this hidden gem checks all the boxes. Homes in this community don’t come up often—especially ones with this much space. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of Chocolate Avenue!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS366293 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Townhouse Details
Home Type
- Townhome
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,065
Year Built
- Built in 1970
HOA Fees
- $275 Monthly HOA Fees
Home Design
- Traditional Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Window Treatments
- Living Room
- Dining Room
Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Built-In Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Upgraded Countertops
Flooring
- Carpet
- Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Bathtub with Shower
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Partially Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Parking
- Parking Lot
- 2 Assigned Parking Spaces
Schools
- Hershey High School
Utilities
- Central Air
- Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
- Electric Water Heater
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 24-014-080-000-0000
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include sewer, trash, water, common area maintenance, snow removal
- Hygate Condo Association Condos
- Hygate Subdivision
- Property Manager
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
- Pet Size Limit
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in the area
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
Deed | $119,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $136,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $95,200 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $199,500 | Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/28/2025 08/28/25 | Sold | $275,000 | -1.8% | $181 / Sq Ft |
07/27/2025 07/27/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/23/2025 07/23/25 | For Sale | $280,000 | +135.3% | $184 / Sq Ft |
06/29/2018 06/29/18 | Sold | $119,000 | 0.0% | $78 / Sq Ft |
06/01/2018 06/01/18 | Off Market | $119,000 | -- | -- |
04/17/2018 04/17/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/10/2018 04/10/18 | For Sale | $119,900 | +0.8% | $79 / Sq Ft |
03/24/2018 03/24/18 | Off Market | $119,000 | -- | -- |
03/16/2018 03/16/18 | For Sale | $119,900 | -- | $79 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $2,066 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2024 | $1,942 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2023 | $1,907 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2022 | $1,865 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2021 | $1,865 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2020 | $1,865 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2019 | $1,831 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2018 | $1,782 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2017 | $1,782 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2016 | $0 | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2015 | -- | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
2014 | -- | $66,100 | $19,400 | $46,700 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Seller's Agent in 2025
Nicole Daboin
Coldwell Banker Realty
(717) 760-9332
6 in this area
49 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Lethea Myers
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
(717) 572-9513
6 in this area
231 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2018
Dave White
RE/MAX
(717) 343-3040
46 Total Sales
-
Buyer's Agent in 2018
Sarah Gray
Keller Williams Realty
(717) 599-0932
5 in this area
68 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PADA2047406

APN: 24-014-080
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