$679,900
1834 Emerald Way, Mount Joy, PA 17552
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
Some spend years searching for a setting like this: 6.5 acres of flat, open, usable land with sweeping countryside views that feel increasingly rare. Space to cultivate, room to breathe, and a landscape that makes the entire property unforgettable. Once used as an orchard, the grounds offer ample room to grow your own vegetables, pursue small-scale farming, or simply enjoy the beauty of open land. Saffron patches and four large black walnut trees enrich the setting, while an expansive 1,800-square-foot pole barn offers outstanding space for a workshop, equipment, storage, and hobbies. The approximately 2,200-square-foot home complements its surroundings with an open layout, exposed wood posts and beams, a huge pantry, and new sliding glass doors that open to the beautiful acreage beyond. Designed by Vermont-based Green Mountain Homes, the home incorporates passive solar heating and natural cooling principles. The construction manual is available upon request. All but three windows have been replaced within the last five years, with Andersen windows comprising the remaining three. A roof with a 50-year rating was installed approximately 10 years ago. Located in Ralpho Township, this is an exceptional opportunity to own the kind of usable acreage and remarkable views that make a long search worthwhile.
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Listed for sale | $650,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
Estimated value
$631,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1242 BRENEMAN RD, MANHEIM, PA 17545 | October 2026 | $605,000 | 3/2 | 2,041 | $793,766 |
| 2575 VALLEY RD, MANHEIM, PA 17545 | June 2026 | $765,000 | 4/2 | 2,046 | $884,018 |
| 232 MANSION HOUSE RD, MANHEIM, PA 17545 | December 2025 | $725,000 | 3/2 | 2,248 | $782,238 |
| 3170 MARIAN DR, MANHEIM, PA 17545 | September 2026 | $538,000 | 3/3 | 2,267 | $576,005 |
| 918 LEBANON RD, MANHEIM, PA 17545 | July 2025 | $425,000 | 3/2 | 2,227 | $487,334 |
| 2191 WEEPING WILLOW LN, MOUNT JOY, PA 17552 | July 2026 | $425,000 | 3/2 | 2,168 | $448,590 |
Estimated at current rates
$6,030 / year
≈ $503 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$6,193
-2.6% at current rates
School tax
MANHEIM CENTRAL · 17.14 mills (2025-26)
$4,647
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$868
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$515
Recomputed from the county assessment ($271,100, 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.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$3,955/mo
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.
School district
Manheim Central
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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