Charming all-brick Cape Cod offering timeless character and thoughtful updates in the heart of McSherrystown. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home features a finished attic space that could easily serve as a home office, or playroom, providing flexible living options. Fresh paint and a new refrigerator complement recent 2023 upgrades including a new furnace, added central air, updated electrical (to code), and a new vinyl privacy fence. Enjoy relaxing in the screened-in porch overlooking the fully fenced backyard, perfect for pets, play, or entertaining. The partially finished basement offers additional living or recreation space, along with plenty of storage. Outside, the brick exterior adds classic curb appeal, while the spacious 3-car carport, driveway, and street parking provide ample convenience. Located in an area with a wonderful small-town feel, yet just minutes to Route 15 and historic Gettysburg, this home offers both comfort and accessibility.
For sale
$249,000
507 Ridge Ave, McSherrystown, PA 17344
2beds
2,198sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$248,500 Zestimate®
$113/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementFully fenced backyardAll-brick cape codFresh paintFinished attic spacePlenty of storageNew refrigerator
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 11, 2026 at 04:58am
Listed by:
Jay Day 240-549-6659,
LPT Realty, LLC 8773662213,
Listing Team: Jay Day And The Day Home Team, LLC At Lpt Realty,Co-Listing Team: Jay Day And The Day Home Team, LLC At Lpt Realty,Co-Listing Agent: Amy Beall 301-514-9089,
LPT Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAAD2021850
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Attic, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Lighting - Ceiling, Flooring - Laminated
- Level: Upper
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Double Sink
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
Living room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Recreation room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
Screened porch
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Main
Storage room
- Features: Flooring - Concrete, Lighting - Ceiling
- Level: Lower
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Ice Maker, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wood
- Doors: Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,396
- Total interior livable area: 2,198 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,198
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Concrete, Attached Carport, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two and One Half
- Stories: 2.5
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, Roof, Screened, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Full,Privacy,Back Yard,Vinyl
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 280050015000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Cable Available, Natural Gas Available, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Mcsherrystown
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Mcsherrystown
- Municipality: MCSHERRYSTOWN BORO
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $113/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,048
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$248,500
$236,000 - $261,000
$1,443/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $249,000+19.7%$113/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAAD2021850 Report a problem | ||
| 4/3/2023 | Sold | $208,000-5.4%$95/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAAD2007910 Report a problem | ||
| 2/25/2023 | Pending sale | $219,900+33.3%$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAAD2007910 Report a problem | ||
| 2/15/2023 | Sold | $165,000-25%$75/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/9/2023 | Price change | $219,900-2.2%$100/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAAD2007910 Report a problem | ||
| 2/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $224,900$102/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAAD2007910 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,982 +2.8% | $152,800 |
| 2024 | $3,875 +4.7% | $152,800 |
| 2023 | $3,703 +11.5% | $152,800 +1.1% |
| 2022 | $3,320 +1% | $151,200 |
| 2021 | $3,286 +2.2% | $151,200 |
| 2020 | $3,215 +172.1% | $151,200 |
| 2019 | $1,182 -61.8% | $151,200 |
| 2018 | $3,093 | $151,200 |
| 2017 | -- | $151,200 |
| 2016 | -- | $151,200 |
| 2015 | -- | $151,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $151,200 |
| 2013 | -- | -- |
| 2012 | -- | -- |
| 2011 | -- | -- |
| 2010 | -- | $32,668 |
| 2009 | -- | $32,668 |
| 2008 | -- | $32,668 |
| 2007 | -- | $32,668 |
| 2006 | -- | $32,668 +0% |
| 2005 | -- | $32,667 |
| 2004 | -- | $32,667 |
| 2003 | -- | $32,667 |
| 2002 | -- | $32,667 |
| 2000 | -- | $32,667 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$1,442/mo
Principal & interest
$1193
Property taxes
$249
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 17344
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Conewago Township Elementary SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 0.4 mi
- 7/10New Oxford Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 5/10New Oxford Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Conewago 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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