Must be a cash buy or use a line of credit, Looking for a getaway cabin to take the family for summer, fall and Christmas festivities? This may be the perfect cabin that fits all your extended family needs. Sitting in the mountains of Doubling Gap, this 1,400 square foot log cabin home comes with 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths on almost a half-acre of leased land-10 year lease is $200 plus you pay your own real estate taxes of $1,476 a year. Must be a cash buyer only. Property has indoor plumbing and septic-rare find on game lands, zoned, seasonal use, but does not state length of time you can stay within a year. All original hardwood floors throughout this beautiful home. Wrap around porch, full kitchen, walking trails extend to end of property bounderies, hunting permitted in the State Forest. Across the road is a pond for fishing as well as Colonel Denning State Park- hiking- mountain biking-picnicking-swimming, horseback riding trails. Great price and ready for the new buyer to bring their family and make memories for the next few decades.
For sale
Price cut: $7K (2/6)
$169,900
1602 Doubling Gap Rd, Newville, PA 17241
4beds
1,476sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$115/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Full kitchenIndoor plumbingWalking trailsLog cabin homeWrap around porchOriginal hardwood floors
- 210 days |
- 6,194 |
- 225 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 15, 2026 at 09:22am
Listed by:
Lisa Fraker 717-350-2771,
American Dreams Realty, LLC 7173502771
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PACB2044872
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Wood Stove, Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: None
Features
- Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Exposed Beams, Open Floorplan, Kitchen - Galley, Log Walls, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Wood Ceilings
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Wood Frames
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,476
- Total interior livable area: 1,476 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,476
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Doors - Swing In
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Hunting Available, Mountainous, Wooded, Private, Secluded, Adjoins National Forest
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 15020082013003C032
- Zoning: SEASONAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin/Lodge
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Log, Log Siding
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar, Stone
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Holding Tank, Private Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Exterior Cameras
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Newville
- Municipality: LOWER MIFFLIN TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $115/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $87,500
- Annual tax amount: $1,580
- Date on market: 7/29/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash
- Ownership: Other
- Road surface type: Dirt
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,767/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/6/2026 | Price change | $169,900-4%$115/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $176,900$120/sqft |
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| 11/10/2025 | Contingent | $176,900$120/sqft |
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| 8/18/2025 | Price change | $176,900-4.3%$120/sqft |
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| 7/29/2025 | Listed for sale | $184,900+146.5%$125/sqft |
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| 7/24/2015 | Sold | $75,000-6.1%$51/sqft |
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| 4/16/2015 | Pending sale | $79,900$54/sqft |
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| 3/26/2015 | Listed for sale | $79,900+1.1%$54/sqft |
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| 12/2/2014 | Listing removed | $79,000$54/sqft |
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| 8/30/2014 | Price change | $79,000-3.7%$54/sqft |
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| 7/5/2014 | Price change | $82,000-3.5%$56/sqft |
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| 6/4/2014 | Price change | $85,000-4.5%$58/sqft |
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| 4/2/2014 | Price change | $89,000-6.3%$60/sqft |
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| 8/21/2013 | Listed for sale | $95,000$64/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,581 +2.8% | $83,200 |
| 2024 | $1,538 +1.3% | $83,200 |
| 2023 | $1,518 +2.2% | $83,200 |
| 2022 | $1,486 | $83,200 |
| 2021 | $1,486 +5% | $83,200 |
| 2020 | $1,415 +620.4% | $83,200 |
| 2019 | $196 -85.6% | $83,200 |
| 2018 | $1,365 | $83,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2013 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2012 | -- | $83,200 |
| 2011 | -- | $83,200 +12.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $73,750 |
| 2009 | -- | $73,750 |
| 2008 | -- | $73,750 |
| 2007 | -- | $73,750 |
| 2006 | -- | $73,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $73,750 +28.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $57,280 |
| 2003 | $123 | $57,280 |
| 2000 | -- | $57,280 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,029/mo
Principal & interest
$876
Property taxes
$153
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 17241
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Newville El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 7.5 mi
- 6/10Big Spring Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 7.9 mi
- 4/10Big Spring High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Big Spring
- District: Big Spring
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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