NOT LISTED FOR SALE

542 W Areba Ave Hershey, PA 17033

Estimated Value: $378,371 - $436,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
1,276 Sq Ft
$319/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 11, 2023

Last sale price $369,900 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,540/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Hershey Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

As of September 2023

Adorable rancher in the heart of Hershey! Beautiful covered front porch to cozy up with a book. Lovely hard wood floors through out home with 3 bedrooms and full bathroom. Lower level amazing space with 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchenette and bathrooms a clean canvas to make your own. Gorgeous side porch to enjoy grilling and smores with family and friends. Walk to Chocolate Avenue for dinner, shopping, Hershey swimming pool, library, farmers market and local Peronios grocery store.

Last Listed By

Amber Branchi

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 06/19/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,107

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,276 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Partially Finished Basement

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Parking

  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Hershey High School

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Hershey Downtown Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-035-039-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,107

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1276
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1276
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 289.89
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1276
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 542

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

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

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DERRY TOWNSHIP
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397431
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: R01
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 10890.00
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2093.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3107.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 24-035-039-000-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1276
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 09/11/2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DERRY TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2023
Closed on
Sep 15, 2023
Sold by
Stong Karin M
Bought by
Hollenbush Kevin H
Seller's Agent
Amber Branchi
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dave Rippon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$369,900
Sold Price
$369,900
Total Days on Market
24
Views
282
Current Estimated Value
$407,343

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$37,443
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.60%
Original Mortgage
$328,500
Outstanding Balance
$323,003
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$75,548

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hollenbush Kevin H $369,900 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hollenbush Kevin H $328,500
Previous Owner Stong Karin M $50,000
Previous Owner Stong Karin Marie $10,000
Previous Owner Strong Karin M $125,700
Previous Owner Nale Karin M $21,500
Previous Owner Nale Karin M $20,000
Previous Owner Nale Karin M $19,000
Previous Owner Nale Karin M $108,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/11/2023 09/11/23 Sold $369,900 0.0% $290 / Sq Ft
06/19/2023 06/19/23 For Sale $369,900 -- $290 / 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 $3,366 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2024 $3,164 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2023 $3,107 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2022 $3,038 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2021 $3,038 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2020 $3,038 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2019 $2,983 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2018 $2,904 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2017 $2,904 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2016 $0 $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2015 -- $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
2014 -- $107,700 $34,300 $73,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Amber Branchi

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Amber Branchi

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (717) 395-8071

    30 in this area

    107 Total Sales

    Amber Branchi
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  • Dave Rippon

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Dave Rippon

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (717) 319-0733

    26 in this area

    94 Total Sales

    Dave Rippon
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADA2023922

Bright MLS

APN: 24-035-039

Pennsylvania Dauphin County Hershey 17033

542 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA

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This home is located at 542 W Areba Ave, Hershey, PA 17033 since 19 June 2023 and is currently estimated at $407,343, approximately $319 per square foot. This property was built in 1969. 542 W Areba Ave is a home located in Dauphin County with nearby schools including Hershey Elementary School, Hershey Primary Elementary School, and Hershey Middle School.

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