Enjoy the ease of first-floor living without sacrificing the space to grow. This inviting 1.5-story detached home at 492 Princeton Road in Harrisburg offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, and 1,774 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. The vaulted-ceiling living room creates an airy setting for relaxing or gathering, while the hardwood-floored dining room is ready for everything from weeknight dinners to holiday celebrations. In the kitchen, a breakfast bar, pantry, and dedicated dining area make busy mornings and casual meals feel effortless. The first-floor primary suite is a private retreat offering comfort and convenience for a variety of lifestyles. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms and a full bath provide flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. A full finished basement expands the possibilities with a spacious family room for movie nights, hobbies, or entertaining. Outside, the .32-acre lot offers room to enjoy the outdoors, complemented by a deck, two-car garage, neighborhood sidewalks, and streetlights. Convenient access to local schools, parks, and the major shopping and dining corridors along Paxton Street keeps everyday essentials close at hand. Schedule your private showing and experience how naturally this Harrisburg home fits the way you want to live. A joy to own.
For sale
Price cut: $5K (9/17)
$415,000
492 Princeton Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111
3beds
2,052sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2008
0.32 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$202/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-car garageFull finished basementFirst-floor primary suiteNeighborhood sidewalksBreakfast barSpacious family roomHardwood-floored dining room
- 24 days
- 1,266
- 35
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
JOY DANIELS 717-724-5736,
Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd 7176953177
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PADA2063234
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s), Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Flooring - HardWood
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Flooring - Vinyl
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Dining Area, Pantry, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Dining Area
- Basement: Sump Pump,Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,469
- Total interior livable area: 2,052 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,774
- Finished area below ground: 278
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 630241710000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2008
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Harrisburg
- Municipality: SWATARA TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $202/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $179,500
- Annual tax amount: $5,726
- Date on market: 8/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA,Cash
- Inclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator, Washer Dryer, Basement Refrigerator And Microwave, Garage & Basement Shelving. 8' Ladder, Weed Wacker, 2 Lawn Mower And Shop Vac
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Price change | $415,000-1.2%$202/sqft |
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| 8/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $420,000+80.6%$205/sqft |
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| 10/3/2008 | Sold | $232,600$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,651 +5.5% | $179,500 |
| 2025 | $5,356 +5.3% | $179,500 |
| 2023 | $5,087 | $179,500 |
| 2022 | $5,087 | $179,500 |
| 2021 | $5,087 +160.6% | $179,500 |
| 2020 | $1,952 -1.1% | $179,500 |
| 2019 | $1,973 -59% | $179,500 |
| 2018 | $4,811 | $179,500 |
| 2017 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2014 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $179,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $179,500 +221.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $55,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $55,800 |
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Neighborhood: 17111
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Central Dauphin East
- District: Central Dauphin
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






