1261 Main St

Harrisburg, PA 17113

$125,000
Price
4
Beds
1,205 Sq. Ft.
$104 / Sq. Ft.
1,205
Sq. Ft.
$104
per Sq. Ft.
Pending
Pending
a front view of a house with a yard
a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances granite countertop a stove a sink dishwasher and a refrigerator
a view of a livingroom with wooden floor and stairs
a view of empty room
a view of a room with windows
a view of an empty room
a view of an empty room with a window
a view of an empty room with a window
a bathroom with a toilet sink and mirror
a front view of a house with a garden and yard

Description

HUD-owned property located in Swatara Township and larger than it appears. This 4-bedroom Cape Cod offers a flexible layout with an open living room flowing into a country-style kitchen and dining area. The main level features laminate flooring, ample cabinet space, a spacious full bathroom, and two generously sized rooms that may be used as bedrooms, a den, or a home office. The walk-out basement is accessible through the front bedroom, providing added convenience and potential storage or future...HUD-owned property located in Swatara Township and larger than it appears. This 4-bedroom Cape Cod offers a flexible layout with an open living room flowing into a country-style kitchen and dining area. The main level features laminate flooring, ample cabinet space, a spacious full bathroom, and two generously sized rooms that may be used as bedrooms, a den, or a home office. The walk-out basement is accessible through the front bedroom, providing added convenience and potential storage or future use. The upper level includes two additional bedrooms. Parking is plentiful, making this home practical for multiple occupants. A great opportunity for owner-occupants or investors looking for space, versatility, and value. Property is being sold as-is.
  1. Listed by DANIELLE WISE • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate - Maturo PA
    P: (717)-350-0183 dwisegroup@gmail.com

Property Details for 1261 Main Street

Tax ID Number
63-033-016-000-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/06/2026 01:26 PM

Property Details for 1261 Main Street

StatusPending
MLS #PADA2052444
Days on Market20
Taxes$1,389 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyDauphin County

Location

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Building Information for 1261 Main Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

Payment Calculator

$725 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$609

Property Taxes

$116

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1261 Main Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL DAUPHIN
  • School District County ID: 300200397406
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: CENTRAL DAUPHIN EAST (DAUPHIN PA)
  • County: DAUPHIN
  • MLS Area: Swatara Twp (14063)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $45,300
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $327
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $21,300
  • City Town Tax: $165
  • Land Assessed Value: $24,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: R02
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $791
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Dining Area
Room 4
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminated, Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,205.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,196.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/7434/3572/804374343572_512_384_WM_MIUyUyqIjOjyO6xn.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
  • Basement Finished Percent: .00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sloping
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Additional Parcels: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Window Features: Double Hung, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 1261 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 5, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2052444

—
Dec 18, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2052444

$125,000—
May 27, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490939184

$130,000—
May 27, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$130,000—
Apr 9, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
Mar 28, 2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$124,900—
Mar 15, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
Mar 11, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$130,000—
Jan 31, 2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
Jan 5, 2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
Dec 28, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
Dec 9, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$129,900—
Nov 15, 2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$134,900—
Oct 12, 2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$139,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/05/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2052444

—
12/18/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2052444

$125,000
05/27/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1490939184

$130,000
05/27/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$130,000
04/09/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
03/28/2022

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$124,900
03/15/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
03/11/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$130,000
01/31/2022

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
01/05/2022

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
12/28/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

—
12/09/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$129,900
11/15/2021

Price Change

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$134,900
10/12/2021

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2000291

$139,900

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Public Records for 1261 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$24,000Additions$21,300Total$45,300
Tax Record2025$1,352 ($113 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt991 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt991 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,534 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850CountyDAUPHINAPN63-033-016

Schools near 1261 Main Street

This home is within Central Dauphin School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Tri-Community El School
Public - K to 5
Swatara Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Central Dauphin East Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
The Samuel School
Private - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Tri-Community El School
PublicK to 5

Swatara Middle School
Public6 to 8

Central Dauphin East Senior High School
Public9 to 12

The Samuel School
PrivatePK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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