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Listing description

A classic country home with a unique local history! Presenting the former Walnut Grove Schoolhouse property (circa 1853). While additions over the decades have transformed the exterior into a low-maintenance, vinyl-sided Cape Cod, the home’s rich heritage has been masterfully preserved inside by its current architectural preservation professional owner and his design savvy wife. This property is a rare find! Set on a scenic .45-acre lot in the Octorara Area School District, you are enveloped by iconic farmland views—complete with seasonal cornfields and dairy cows grazing across the way. Step inside to discover a stunning open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area showcasing meticulously restored original exposed beams. The kitchen features propane cooking, perfect for home chefs. This home offers an intelligent layout & updates:Main Level Living: Features two bedrooms, a dedicated home office, a full bath, a convenient half bath, and a bright enclosed side porch serving as a flexible sunroom/laundry zone. Upper Level: A private, dedicated third bedroom retreat. Modern Efficiency: Enjoy a brand-new, energy-efficient heat pump system (converted from oil). Storage & Parking: A clean, unfinished partial basement provides great storage and direct walk-up access straight into the attached 1-car garage. This property seamlessly pairs easy-care exterior living with unique, historic interior design. Schedule your tour today!

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath · 1 half bath
  2. Upper level1 bedroom

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,733 sq ft
Heating
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Cape Cod
Year built
1853

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.45 acres (19,602 sq ft)
Garage
1 space

Financial

Price / sq ft
$257
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2091278
County
Lancaster County
School district
Octorara Area
Days on NookLocal
37 days

Interior features

Appliances
Stainless Steel Appliances
Flooring
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Interior features
Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
Basement
Partial
Laundry
Main Floor
Levels
1.5
Accessibility
None
Security
Exterior Cameras, Electric Alarm, Security System

Exterior & construction

Construction
Combination, Vinyl Siding
Foundation
Active Radon Mitigation, Crawl Space, Permanent
Fencing
Rear, Wood
View
Pasture, Other

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Electric
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic
Utilities
Propane, Sewer Available, Water Available, Electric Available

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway
Total spaces
4
Driveway spaces
3

Community

Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE

Lot & zoning

Lot features
Rural
Zoning
A
Cross street
School House Rd

Included in the sale

Inclusions
Kitchen refrigerator, washer, dryer, basement refrigerator, basement freezer, security system components
Exclusions
security system monitoring
Possession
Negotiable, Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Jul 16, 2026Listed for sale$445,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$408,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.

Current list price
$445,000
County assessment implies
$292,800
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$4,266/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
35 HIGH ST, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509March 2026$480,0003/21,808$344,332
6 PARKER DR, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509August 2026$405,0003/21,870$320,401
118 UPPER VALLEY RD, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509April 2026$430,0004/11,872$328,680
13 UPPER VALLEY RD, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509June 2025$480,0003/21,680$377,998
1 SADDLER DR, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509November 2024$345,0003/11,856$296,152
6 PARKER DR, CHRISTIANA, PA 17509November 2024$361,0003/21,774$315,655

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$4,266 / year

$356 per month

MLS shows (2026)

$4,380

-2.6% at current rates

School tax

OCTORARA AREA · 25.94 mills (2025-26)

$3,798

County tax

Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)

$469

Municipal tax

Not reported in the MLS feed

Assessment note: this home is assessed at $146,400, well below the ~$222,500 its asking price implies at Lancaster County's common level ratio (50.0%). A sale near asking can invite a school-district assessment appeal that could raise the bill by roughly $2,218/year. Factor that into an offer.

Recomputed from the county assessment ($146,400, 2018 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Lancaster County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$89,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$2,719/mo

Principal & interest
$2,234
Property taxes (current rates)
$356
Home insurance (est.)
$130

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Octorara Area

Academic index
48.5/100
Graduation rate
90.5%
PSSA ELA proficient
35.3%
PSSA Math proficient
29.1%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Lancaster County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Lancaster County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT

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