Sold952d on marketHistoric · 176 yrs
306 W Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 • 17055 • Cumberland County
$160,000
$133/sqft
2Beds
1Baths
1,204Sqft
0.06 acLot
1850Built
Property DNA
Traditional,Colonial Style
Built 1850 · 176 years of history
None Available
17055
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
1-Car Garage
Garage Faces Rear · Detached · On Street
Premium Finishes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
1 views
People checking out this listing
952 days on market
Established listing
$133/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1850 · Historic
Welcome to this adorable, restored home located at 306 W Simson St! Situated in the Old Town section of Mechanicsburg, walk to all things life: restaurants, businesses, schools, etc. From the covered front porch, enter into this home and just feel the warmth of "Home". The family room with it's touch of character, opens to the dining room area, which opens to the kitchen area - updated with new appliances and cute island - which opens to the laundry/storage room. From the laundry room, enter out to a private covered patio oasis perfect for entertaining family or friends, or just having a quiet evening. The covered patio and back yard has privacy fencing along with a nice garden area to grow your own produce and/or flowers. Absolutely adorable! Everything Life is so easy in this home. Upstairs you will find two spacious bedrooms, a large walk-in closet, a full bath and a quant balcony off the back bedroom. The spacious attic could be refinished into another room of your choice. There is a one car garage and storage building at the back of the lot complete with electric and garage door opener. With new windows, central air, flooring, appliances, painting, privacy fencing, garden area - all that is needed is a new owner. Mechanicsburg School District. Call for your private tour.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,049/month
Principal & Interest$835
Property Tax$160
Insurance$53
Down payment20% ($32,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.81% rate · 30yr fixed · $128,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1850
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Parking1 Garage space
Lot2,614 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional,Colonial
ConditionVery Good
Year built1850
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Oil
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
RoofShingle,Metal
ConstructionVinyl Siding, Other
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingGarage Faces Rear, Detached, On Street
Garage1 spaces
BasementInterior Entry,Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access,Full
FencingFull,Privacy,Wood
Lot2,614 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood17055
ZoningOT - OLD TOWN DISTRICT
Annual tax$2,188
Parcel20230567075
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
12 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Attic
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Dining Area
Floor Plan - Traditional
Bathroom - Tub Shower
Walk-In Closet(s)
Other
Plaster Walls
Appliances
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven/Range - Electric
Refrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Water Heater
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Vinyl
Heating
Forced Air
Oil
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s)
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
Laundry Room
Windows
Double Pane Windows
Energy Efficient
Insulated Windows
Transom
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits
Exterior Features
Parking
Garage Faces Rear
Detached
On Street
Construction
Vinyl Siding
Other
Pool Features
None
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market952
Est. value$188,200
Est. rent$1,484/mo
Tax rate1.08%
Price/sqft$133
On marketAug 1, 2023
PostedAug 1, 2023
Last sold$160,000
MLS updatedSep 5, 2023
Tour days6
Views1
How are the schools in Mechanicsburg?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
Price history
29 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Sep 11, 2025Listing Removed$1,495$1Zillow Rentals
Aug 26, 2025Listed For Rent$1,495$1Zillow Rentals
Dec 14, 2023Listing Removed——Zillow Rentals
Dec 7, 2023Price Change$1,395$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 29, 2023Price Change$1,595$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 21, 2023Price Change$1,695$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 11, 2023Price Change$1,795$1Zillow Rentals
Nov 4, 2023Price Change$1,895$2Zillow Rentals
Oct 28, 2023Listed For Rent$2,150$2Zillow Rentals
Aug 31, 2023Sold$160,000$133Bright MLS
Aug 1, 2023Pending Sale$149,900$125Bright MLS
Feb 20, 2020Sold$102,000$85Public Record
Aug 31, 2019Listing Removed$42,000$35RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Aug 30, 2019Listed For Sale$42,000$35RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Aug 29, 2019Sold$39,600$33Public Record
Jul 18, 2019Pending Sale$42,000$35RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Jul 8, 2019Price Change$42,000$35RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Jan 15, 2019Listed For Sale$75,810$63Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Capital Area
Dec 6, 2018Listing Removed——Hudson & Marshall
Oct 5, 2018Listed For Sale——Hudson & Marshall
Jul 1, 2016Listing Removed$98,900$82HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Jun 7, 2016Price Change$98,900$82HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
May 16, 2016Listed For Sale$99,900$83HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
May 2, 2016Pending Sale$99,900$83HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Mar 30, 2016Listed For Sale$99,900$83HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Jun 14, 2012Listing Removed$112,000$93REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Mar 28, 2012Price Change$112,000$93REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Sep 15, 2011Listed For Sale$112,500$93REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Feb 21, 2007Sold$99,000$82Public Record
Listing Removed$1,495
Sep 11, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$1,495
Aug 26, 2025•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listing Removed—
Dec 14, 2023•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,395
Dec 7, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,595
Nov 29, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,695
Nov 21, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,795
Nov 11, 2023•$1/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Price Change$1,895
Nov 4, 2023•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent$2,150
Oct 28, 2023•$2/sqft•Zillow Rentals
Sold$160,000
Aug 31, 2023•$133/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$149,900
Aug 1, 2023•$125/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$102,000
Feb 20, 2020•$85/sqft•Public Record
Listing Removed$42,000
Aug 31, 2019•$35/sqft•RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Listed For Sale$42,000
Aug 30, 2019•$35/sqft•RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Sold$39,600
Aug 29, 2019•$33/sqft•Public Record
Pending Sale$42,000
Jul 18, 2019•$35/sqft•RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Price Change$42,000
Jul 8, 2019•$35/sqft•RE/MAX 1st Advantage
Listed For Sale$75,810
Jan 15, 2019•$63/sqft•Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Capital Area
Listing Removed—
Dec 6, 20180•Hudson & Marshall
Listed For Sale—
Oct 5, 20180•Hudson & Marshall
Listing Removed$98,900
Jul 1, 2016•$82/sqft•HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Price Change$98,900
Jun 7, 2016•$82/sqft•HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Listed For Sale$99,900
May 16, 2016•$83/sqft•HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Pending Sale$99,900
May 2, 2016•$83/sqft•HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Listed For Sale$99,900
Mar 30, 2016•$83/sqft•HOOKE, HOOKE & ECKMAN LLC REALTORS
Listing Removed$112,000
Jun 14, 2012•$93/sqft•REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Price Change$112,000
Mar 28, 2012•$93/sqft•REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Listed For Sale$112,500
Sep 15, 2011•$93/sqft•REAL ESTATE EXCEL
Sold$99,000
Feb 21, 2007•$82/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 10, 2025$2,350$99,900
Apr 10, 2024$2,237$99,900
Apr 10, 2023$2,188$99,900
Apr 10, 2022$2,109$99,900
Apr 10, 2021$2,084$99,900
Apr 10, 2020$1,990$99,900
Apr 10, 2019$618$99,900
Apr 10, 2018$1,923$99,900
Apr 10, 2017—$99,900
Apr 10, 2016—$99,900
Apr 10, 2015—$99,900
Apr 10, 2014—$99,900
Apr 10, 2013—$99,900
Apr 10, 2012—$99,900
Apr 10, 2011—$99,900
Apr 10, 2010—$74,650
Apr 10, 2009—$74,650
Apr 10, 2008—$74,650
Apr 10, 2007—$74,650
Apr 10, 2006—$74,650
Apr 10, 2005—$74,650
Apr 10, 2004—$59,030
Apr 10, 2003$212$59,030
Apr 10, 2000—$59,030
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Local context around this listing
Mechanicsburg, PA • Cumberland County
Nearby cities
BiglervilleBoiling SpringsCamp HillCarlisleEnolaLemoyneMechanicsburgNew Cumberland
Nearby zip codes
1700817012170271705017055
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