This is an absolutely unique opportunity to find a home with country feel but yet still very conveniently located and close to both Carlisle, Mechanicsburg and Harrisburg. This two story house with walk-out basement has 5-bedrooms, of which 2 are main bedroom suits, 3.5 baths and is spaciously arranged on approximately 2.5 acres of agricultural land. It was absolutely remodeled in the year 2000 and a new main floor bedroom, bathroom and family room was added, new siding was added all around the expanded home. Many amenities and additions that create both a beautiful and functional living experience. The house has a large kitchen with plenty of storage and recently added propane gas appliances, the family room, which is adjacent to the kitchen, has a wood burning fireplace and the formal living room, which leads outside to the pool area, has vaulted ceiling and lots of windows. . The main bedroom on the first floor has a cathedral ceiling and the adjoining bathroom has 2 vanities, walk-in shower and steam room generator for the shower enclosure. The utility room with washer/dryer is conveniently located between the main bedroom and kitchen. Adjoining the main bedroom is an recently added enclosed 12x24 foot screened in porch with a 6-person hot tub. The second floor has another main bedroom suite and three more bedrooms that easily double as office space or can become a guest or parents-in-law quarters. Full additional bath services those bedrooms. Large, walk out, basement is partially finished. New, owned, water softening system as well as a new water control backbone were recently added. Two propane heating systems (both less than 6 years old). Secondary heating source for the main house provided by a functional wood burning stove in the back yard. Generac whole-house backup generation system incorporated into the house electrical panel. Yard is designed for functionality with entire property post/rail fenced (wire mesh underneath). Out buildings include chicken coop/pig pen, green house with rain water system, garden shed, work shed and a recently built 42 foot horse barn with 4 stalls and loft storage. Each building has electrical and water hookups. The owner had 2 miniature horses, 1 miniature cow, 3 sheep and 3 pigs and lots of birds. It is a paradise!!!! 30x40x6 foot pond with waterfall and circulation system. 10 fruit trees as well as berry bushes and grape vines. 30x40x8 in-ground swimming pool with pool shed for storage of all essentials. Tractor, mower , farm equipment and workshop tools negotiable to stay, giving the buyer a turn-key property to get off of the “grid”. The owner is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the state of PA.
Sold for $700,000
$700,000
131 Simmons Rd, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
5beds
2,740sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1978
2.44 Acres Lot
$712,000 Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$2,553 Estimated rent
Home value
$712,000
$662,000 - $762,000
$2,553/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: October 17, 2025 at 05:56am
Listed by:
TINA KOSINSKI 717-440-2467,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Bought with:
Drew Robeson, RS376148
Keller Williams of Central PA
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACB2046472
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Flooring - Carpet, Hot Tub/Spa, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25 x 16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Attic - Access Panel, Attic - Pull-Down Stairs, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Carpet, Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Window Treatments
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Laminate Plank
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom 5
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Hot Tub/Spa, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 10
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Basement - Partially Finished
- Level: Lower
- Area: 1000 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 20
Dining room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood, Formal Dining Room, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 247 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 13
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
- Area: 390 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 15
Half bath
- Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Features, Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Propane Cooking, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
- Area: 338 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26 x 13
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
- Area: 100 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 10
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 400 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 20
Screened porch
- Features: Flooring - Laminate Plank, Recessed Lighting
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Humidity Control, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Attic, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Concrete,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished,Heated,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Water Proofing System
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,740
- Total interior livable area: 2,740 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,740
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Garage Door Opener, Crushed Stone, Attached, Driveway, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Uncovered spaces: 10
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck, Enclosed, Screened, Screened Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting, Water Fountains
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Fenced, In Ground, Private
- Spa features: Hot Tub
- Fencing: Other,Wire
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pasture, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.44 Acres
- Features: Not In Development, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Landscaped, Pond, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 22100642001B
- Zoning: AGRICULTURAL A
- Zoning description: Agricultural
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Negotiable, See Remarks
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1978
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Phone Connected, Propane, Cable
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Mechanicsburg
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: MONROE TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Sold | $700,000+0.1%$255/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PACB2046472 Report a problem | ||
| 9/23/2025 | Pending sale | $699,000$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACB2046472 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $699,000+108.7%$255/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PACB2046472 Report a problem | ||
| 12/11/2013 | Sold | $334,900+1.6%$122/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2013 | Price change | $329,500-2.9%$120/sqft |
Source: Help-U-Sell Detwiler Realty #10242486 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,439 +7.8% | $351,600 |
| 2024 | $5,048 +3.2% | $351,600 |
| 2023 | $4,891 +2.6% | $351,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17055
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Monroe El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 9/10Eagle View Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.7 mi
- 9/10Cumberland Valley High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Monroe
- Middle: Eagle View
- High: Cumberland Valley
- District: Cumberland Valley
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Cumberland County
- Mechanicsburg
- 17055
- 131 Simmons Rd