1603 Messiah Church Rd

Bedford, PA 15522

$884,900
Price
3
Beds
2,073 Sq. Ft.
$427 / Sq. Ft.
2,073
Sq. Ft.
$427
per Sq. Ft.
New
New

Description

Watch the morning light settle over the Dutch Corner countryside as this 33-acre farm comes to life. The 2,073 sq. ft. farmhouse features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, and efficient geothermal heating and cooling. A covered front porch overlooks a spring-fed pond and a 16' x 20' two-story log springhouse. An inviting sunroom leads to a saltwater pool—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property is well equipped for a variety of uses, highlighted by a heated...Watch the morning light settle over the Dutch Corner countryside as this 33-acre farm comes to life. The 2,073 sq. ft. farmhouse features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, an updated kitchen with granite countertops, and efficient geothermal heating and cooling. A covered front porch overlooks a spring-fed pond and a 16' x 20' two-story log springhouse. An inviting sunroom leads to a saltwater pool—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The property is well equipped for a variety of uses, highlighted by a heated 30' x 45' garage with in-law quarters and a full bath. The 40' x 60' bank barn offers four stalls and a 24' x 36' lean-to for additional storage. Additional outbuildings include a 15' x 22' tack room, an 8' x 12' greenhouse, and a 14' x 20' storage shed. Approximately 20 acres of open land and 10 acres of woods are complemented by a year-round stream (Oppenheimer Run) flowing through the pasture. Well suited for a gentleman farm, equestrian use, or recreational retreat, this Bedford County property offers a quiet country homestead in a truly picturesque setting.
  1. Listed by J. Meryl Stoltzfus • Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
    P: (717)-629-6036 merylstoltzfus@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Gerald H Nolt • Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville
    P: (717)-582-6589 geraldhnolt@gmail.com

Property Details for 1603 Messiah Church Road

Tax ID Number
020-001621
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/30/2025 12:58 PM

Property Details for 1603 Messiah Church Road

StatusActive
MLS #PABD2002940
Days on Market1
Taxes$3,535 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1839
Lot Size33.00 AC / 1,437,480 SF
CountyBedford County

Location

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Building Information for 1603 Messiah Church Road

Stories2Year Built1839Building Size-Lot Size33.00 AC / 1,437,480 SF

Payment Calculator

$4,667 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,373

Property Taxes

$295

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1603 Messiah Church Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: BEDFORD AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397188
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: BEDFORD (BEDFORD PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: BEDFORD (BEDFORD PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: BEDFORD (BEDFORD PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BEDFORD
  • MLS Area: Bedford Twp (154020)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $218,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $88,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $129,900
  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes
  • Zoning: NONE
  • Zoning Dscrp: none
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Recreation Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 2, Attic, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Island, Countertop(s) - Granite
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas, Flooring - Solid Hardwood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Double Sink, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up
Room 9
  • Room Type: Sitting Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 10
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Length: 32.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,073.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,787.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Stone, Brick
  • Roof: Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8043/9603/3578/804396033578_512_384_WM_oCmLhWv75E1zQVAC.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Solid Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Drain, Front Entrance, Heated, Improved, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Partially Finished, Poured Concrete, Walkout Level, Windows, Full
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Pond, Open, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Sloping, Stream/Creek
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Road Frontage Length: 3,175.00
  • Location Type: Rural
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Stove - Wood
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Insert, Wood
  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://unbranded.visithome.ai/9Lwvoxjk4nRrT47CtWShQi?mu=ft
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Roof
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Saltwater, In Ground, Fenced, Filtered
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Horse Trails, Stable(s)
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Geothermal
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 1603 Messiah Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 30, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABD2002940

$884,900—
Aug 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913280064

$657,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/30/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABD2002940

$884,900
08/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1913280064

$657,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1603 Messiah Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$23,830Additions$88,500Total$112,330
Tax Record2025$1,279 ($107 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,540 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,557,183 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1839CountyBEDFORDAPNE.06-0.00-027

Schools near 1603 Messiah Church Road

This home is within Bedford Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bedford El School
Public - K to 5
Bedford Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Bedford Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Bedford El School
PublicK to 5

Bedford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bedford Senior High School
Public9 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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More information about 1603 Messiah Church Road, Bedford, PA 15522

1603 Messiah Church Road is a single family home for sale in Bedford, PA 15522. This property was listed for sale on December 30, 2025 by Beiler-Campbell Realtors-Quarryville, it's currently listed at $884,900. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on August 28, 2025. This listing's school district is Bedford Area School District. Nearby schools include Bedford El School, Bedford Middle School and Bedford Senior High School. 1603 Messiah Church Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,073 sqft single family home built in 1839.

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