486 Butler Road

Closed 1/14/22
Closed 1/14/22
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Historical Info posted along Rails to Trails
Entracne off of S. Butler Road
Driveway to house
Main Entry
House side
House side
Kitchen Area Entrance
Driveway and parking
Parking Area
Driveway and under house garage
Covered Porch and patio
Another View
Living Room with Heatilator Brick FP
Living Room corner windows
Formal Dining Room w/built-ins
Kitchen
Kitchen
Pantry oof of Kitchen
Rear Bedroom
Front Bedroom
Bath between 1st floor Bedrooms
One of two linen closets
Den, only room heated w/EBB
Upstairs Bedroom
Another view
Just some of the Attic storage space
Lower Level Closet, furnance and parking
Electrical and Laundry
1/2 Bath, toilet and shower only
Monument to Owner, but not a grave site.
Shed
Shed and closeup of a Bog turtle marker
Aerial view of home
Another aerial
Cement pond, former Mt Gretna public swimming pool
Bog Turtle
Bog Turtle, former lake
Bog Turtle
Former lake and stream source
Area along Route 117 S
Route 117 S area, almost a mile
Elizabethtown Water Easement Area
Close up of marker in former picture
Sold
Last Sold Price
$680,000
3 beds2,691 sqft

486 Butler Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042

Single FamilyProperty Type
53.38 acresLot Size
1951Year Built
$253/sq ftPrice per sq ft
10 carsParking Spaces

Description

This is a one-of-a-kind property and a rare opportunity to own over 53 acres in the Mt. Gretna area. The property has an historical background. In 1923 Abraham Lincoln Kauffman bought the property and built an amusement park on it. It was finished in 1926 with a Roller Coaster, a Carousal, a Shootin Gallery, a Snack Shop, Bath Houses and a million gallon swimming pool. Until 2014 it also had a 3 acre lake. This lake could possibly be restored at a new owner's expense. By 1929 Kauffman went bankrupt...This is a one-of-a-kind property and a rare opportunity to own over 53 acres in the Mt. Gretna area. The property has an historical background. In 1923 Abraham Lincoln Kauffman bought the property and built an amusement park on it. It was finished in 1926 with a Roller Coaster, a Carousal, a Shootin Gallery, a Snack Shop, Bath Houses and a million gallon swimming pool. Until 2014 it also had a 3 acre lake. This lake could possibly be restored at a new owner's expense. By 1929 Kauffman went bankrupt and it was sold to Henry Otto. In 1950 Dr. Dennison bought it and then it was sold to the present owner in 1960. Most of the cement swimming pool is still on the property and has become a "pond". No logging has taken place since 1951. It carries with it several deed restrictions and easements that would make the property very difficult to subdivide. The home was built in 1951. It features mostly hardwood floors, many built-ins, a wood burning fireplace with a heatilator, all brick exterior and a slate roof. This residence was top quality when built, however, it has had very little updating. The furnace and hot water heater were replaced in 2017, fire place chimney liner and cap was replaced with double stainless steel around 2011 and roof repairs in 2021. List Agent Related to Seller
  • Listed by: SANDRA MAY 717.805.3528 sandram@brwnstone.com • Brownstone Real Estate Co.
Listing closed: 01/14/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PALN2000692
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Property Information for 486 Butler Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,508 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Lebanon County
  • Tax ID Number: 34-2326892-339002-0000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Creek/Stream, Pond, Trees/Woods
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: MT GRETNA AREA
  • Subdivision: MT GRETNA AREA (LEBANON PA)
  • Municipality: WEST CORNWALL TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 10
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 8
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,691.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Winterized Y/N: Yes

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1951
  • Lot Size: 53.38 AC / 2,325,232 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: CORNWALL-LEBANON
  • School District County ID: 300200397385
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CORNWALL (LEBANON PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: CEDAR CREST (LEBANON PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: CEDAR CREST (LEBANON PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LEBANON
  • MLS Area: West Cornwall Twp (13234)

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
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Assessed Value: $168,360
  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL FOREST DISTRI
  • Zoning Dscrp: See deed restrictions attached under douments
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Den, Basement, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,691.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,691.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: West
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Roof: Composite, Slate
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8009/8068/4384/800980684384_512_384_WM_-Jjrsp_v4i-O5-ys.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other
  • Basement Type: Daylight, Partial, Full, Garage Access, Outside Entrance, Walkout Level
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Shed, Spring House

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Not In Development, Pond, Road Frontage, Trees/Wooded
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Parcel ID: 10357843
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Off Street, Parking Garage
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Parking Garage - # of Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Under Home Parking, Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Basement Garage

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Breakfast Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Tub Shower, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Heatilator, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Wall, Water Conditioner - Owned, Refrigerator, Cooktop, Disposal, Exhaust Fan
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Door Features: Storm
  • Window Features: Insulated, Replacement, Screens
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Chimney Cap(s), Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Porch(es), Roof, Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No

Utilities

Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer

Property History for 486 Butler Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 28, 2022

Expired

BRIGHT #PALN2001180

—
—
Jan 14, 2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1481489269

$680,000
—
Jan 14, 2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALN2000692

$680,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/28/2022

Expired

BRIGHT #PALN2001180

—
01/14/2022

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1481489269

$680,000
01/14/2022

Closed

BRIGHT #PALN2000692

$680,000

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

Public Records for 486 Butler Road

Taxable Value

Land

$74,500

Additions

$101,400
Total$175,900

Tax Record

2026

$4,407 ($367 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

2,799 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,799 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

2,498,166 SqFt

Style

Miscellaneous Residential

Year Built

1950

County

LEBANON

APN

34-2326892-339002-0000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 486 Butler Road

This home is within Cornwall-Lebanon School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Cornwall El School
Public - K to 5
Cedar Crest Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Cedar Crest High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Cornwall El School
PublicK to 5

Cedar Crest Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cedar Crest 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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