Discover an exceptional opportunity to own this 43+/- acre self-sustaining estate at 1339 Spruce Hill Road, Port Royal, PA 17082. Previously operated as a self-sustaining farm, this versatile property blends rural serenity with modern amenities and off-grid capabilities, featuring mature timber, electrified pastures, and proximity to Raystown Lake, Penn State University, and Harrisburg. Ideal for nature enthusiasts, families, or those seeking a private compound, with furnishings included. The campus includes 13 maintenance-free buildings, all connected via conduit, air-conditioned, and heated with four redundant systems for reliability. Key structures encompass the owner's house as the primary full residence; and two apartments serving as additional full residences for guests or family and equipped with washers and dryers; a two-story playhouse with solar lighting; a bath house fully equipped with a bath, washer, and dryer for campers and guests; a workshop with four full bays, high ceilings, a four-season wash bay, and air conditioning; a multi-level barn for storage with apartment, electric doors, baths, washers, and dryers; a cart shed for ATV storage with electric doors; a bike shed for bicycles; an eight-bay run-in shed (four lockable) for equipment and boats, including fuel tanks; a covered gazebo for outdoor dining; a woodshed holding approximately 10 cords of seasoned wood; and an equipment shed for property support. All living quarters are fully heated and cooled year-round, with additional indoor features like parking for over 20 cars, and three houses in total. Designed for self-sufficiency and recreation, the property spans groomed grounds in a low-density area, boasting two solar arrays, a 16 kW propane generator, a 2,000-gallon tank farm, approximately 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel storage with electric pumps, an electric/propane-driven air compressor system, three wells (one pneumatic, two electric), and two approved septic systems to ensure off-grid capability. Outdoor amenities include two electrified pastures, a 100-yard rifle range, a groomed camping area with two camper sites equipped with electric, phone, and cable for live-in workers, a quarry with stockpile, and a 5,000 sq. ft. fenced garden with a frost-free hydrant. Security and connectivity are enhanced by an electric gated entrance, a closed-circuit video system with remote access, three antenna arrays, a commercial central phone system with PA and paging capabilities, paved driveways, groomed cart paths, and indoor parking and wash bay. Additional perks make this low-maintenance haven even more appealing, with low taxes, affordable utilities, and a prime location just 30 miles east of Penn State, less than an hour from Harrisburg, and close to abundant outdoor adventures. Whether envisioned as a family estate, wildlife sanctuary, or investment property, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers privacy, functionality, and endless potential—schedule a showing today!
For sale
$1,300,000
1339 Spruce Hill Rd, Port Royal, PA 17082
8beds
1,152sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
43.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,128/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Mature timberGroomed cart pathsElectric gated entrancePaved drivewaysElectrified pasturesBike shed for bicyclesTwo solar arrays
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 11, 2026 at 04:07pm
Listed by:
JOSHUA FULTZ 717-348-1278,
Jack Gaughen Network Services Hower & Associates (717) 436-8200
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAJT2012676
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 6
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Main
Bedroom 5
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
Bathroom 3
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Wood Stove, Electric, Wood, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Has Laundry, Main Level
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 18
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Asphalt, Enclosed, Lighted, Paved, Private, Secured, Detached, Driveway, Parking Lot
- Garage spaces: 8
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Roof
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,High Tensile,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 43.28 Acres
- Features: Cleared, Flag Lot, Hunting Available, Landscaped, Private, Rural, Secluded, Sloped, Wooded, Year Round Access
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 12.09 .100.000
- Zoning: NONE
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Intercom
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Lodge,Ranch/Rambler,Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Metal Siding
- Foundation: Slab, Pillar/Post/Pier, Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Private Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Fireplace/Wood Stove
- Energy generation: Grid-Tied
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate, Security System
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Port Royal
- Municipality: SPRUCE HILL TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,128/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $53,770
- Annual tax amount: $5,980
- Date on market: 2/12/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Farm Credit Service,Bank Portfolio
- Inclusions: All Furnishings And Appliances
- Exclusions: Camper
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000+26.8%$1,128/sqft |
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| 12/22/2025 | Sold | $1,025,000$890/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,980 +9.7% | $53,770 |
| 2024 | $5,452 +11.3% | $53,770 |
| 2023 | $4,897 -7% | $53,770 |
| 2022 | $5,264 +1.8% | $53,770 |
| 2021 | $5,173 +7.4% | $53,770 |
| 2020 | $4,817 +0.7% | $53,770 |
| 2018 | $4,782 | $53,770 |
| 2017 | -- | $53,770 |
| 2016 | -- | $53,770 |
| 2015 | -- | $53,770 |
| 2014 | -- | $53,770 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$7,842/mo
Principal & interest
$6704
Property taxes
$1138
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 17082
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Juniata Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.2 mi
- 6/10Tuscarora Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.6 mi
- 6/10Juniata Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Juniata
- Middle: Tuscarora
- High: Juniata
- District: Juniata County
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.