Sold981d on marketHistoric · 126 yrs
523 W Simpson St
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055 • 17055 • Cumberland County
$230,000
$152/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,512Sqft
0.4 acLot
1900Built
Property DNA
Transitional Style
Built 1900 · 126 years of history
Mechanicsburg Borough
17055
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
3-Car Garage
Storage · Garage Faces Front · Garage Faces Rear · Garage Faces Side · Garage Door Opener · Inside Entrance · Oversized · Other · Detached · On Street · Off Street
This home is in high demand
Listed 981 days ago · 2 views · Top 5% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
2 views
People checking out this listing
981 days on market
Established listing
$152/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 5% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1900 · Historic
Great Buy ! This 2 story home is conveniently located in the borough of Mechanicsburg, and within walking distance to all the downtown amenities. This home is situated on a large double lot. This home is in great condition but needs updating. Home features a large /dining room with 9 ft ceilings, eat in kitchen a small den and 1/2 bath on the main level & 3 bedrooms and full bath on the upper level. Large 2 car garage with a second floor which could be used as a workshop / storage and a 1 car garage. Why rent when you can own for the same monthly payment.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights eat in kitchen, large double lot, and small den as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,504/month
Principal & Interest$1,197
Property Tax$230
Insurance$77
Down payment20% ($46,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.78% rate · 30yr fixed · $184,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1900
HeatingRadiator, Hot Water, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking3 Garage spaces
Lot0.40 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTransitional
Year built1900
Stories2
Systems
HeatingRadiator, Hot Water, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofMetal
ConstructionBlock, Aluminum Siding, Copper Plumbing, Concrete, Composition, Masonite, Masonry, Stick Built
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingStorage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Other, Detached, On Street, Off Street
Garage3 spaces
BasementRear Entrance,Combination,Concrete,Dirt Floor
Lot0.40 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood17055
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$3,359
Parcel20240785089
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
10 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Combination Dining/Living
Paneled Walls
Appliances
Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Luxury Vinyl
Heating
Radiator
Hot Water
Oil
Cooling
None
Accessibility
2+ Access Exits
Accessible Doors
Accessible Hallway(s)
>84" Garage Door
Exterior Features
Parking
Storage
Garage Faces Front
Garage Faces Rear
Garage Faces Side
Garage Door Opener
Inside Entrance
Oversized
Other
Detached
On Street
Off Street
Construction
Block
Aluminum Siding
Copper Plumbing
Concrete
Composition
Masonite
Masonry
Stick Built
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 market981
Est. value$287,500
Est. rent$1,880/mo
Tax rate1.08%
Price/sqft$152
On marketJun 30, 2023
PostedJun 30, 2023
Last sold$230,000
MLS updatedAug 1, 2023
Tour days6
Views2
How are the schools in Mechanicsburg?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Aug 1, 2023Sold$230,000$152Bright MLS
Jul 10, 2023Pending Sale$221,500$146Bright MLS
Jun 30, 2023Listed For Sale$221,500$146Bright MLS
Sold$230,000
Aug 1, 2023•$152/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$221,500
Jul 10, 2023•$146/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$221,500
Jun 30, 2023•$146/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 9, 2025$3,608$153,400
Apr 9, 2024$3,435$153,400
Apr 9, 2023$3,359$153,400
Apr 9, 2022$3,238$153,400
Apr 9, 2021$3,199$153,400
Apr 9, 2020$3,056$153,400
Apr 9, 2019$950$153,400
Apr 9, 2018$2,952$153,400
Apr 9, 2017—$153,400
Apr 9, 2016—$153,400
Apr 9, 2015—$153,400
Apr 9, 2014—$153,400
Apr 9, 2013—$153,400
Apr 9, 2012—$153,400
Apr 9, 2011—$153,400
Apr 9, 2010—$124,250
Apr 9, 2009—$124,250
Apr 9, 2008—$124,250
Apr 9, 2007—$124,250
Apr 9, 2006—$124,250
Apr 9, 2005—$124,250
Apr 9, 2004—$110,200
Apr 9, 2003$397$110,200
Apr 9, 2000—$110,200
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Mechanicsburg, PA • Cumberland County
Nearby cities
BiglervilleBoiling SpringsCamp HillCarlisleEnolaLemoyneMechanicsburgNew Cumberland
Nearby zip codes
1700817012170271705017055
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