Owned by one family for over a half-century, this well maintained home shows pride of home ownership. It boasts lots of indoor space with generous room dimensions, ample workshop/garage space, and a partially fenced level .3 acre yard. Just three miles from East Berlin and six miles from Dover, you can be to the store or a restaurant in less than 10 minutes yet enjoy living in the country. Approach this property from the rear alley off of Big Mount Road. The garage is currently a one car garage with abundant storage options. A newer garage door and opener with key pad make entering and leaving a breeze. The other half of the structure is a workshop with bench and storage cabinets. This building has a separate electrical service to it. All new concrete work was completed on the side walks and patio earlier in 2009. A clothesline hugs the sidewalk. A storage building/shed: currently houses lawn and garden equipment. It has a second story available for lots of storage or additional workshop space. Enter the home via a newer storm door with nine light rear door. Kitchen: 10’ x 13’: features easy maintenance new vinyl flooring, lighted ceiling fan, laminate countertops, and 30†oak cabinets. The gas range, Broan vent hood, and Roper refrigerator all convey. The single bowl stainless steel sink has a side sprayer. The kitchen opens to the living room. Two windows provide natural light. Living room: 12’ x 12’6â€: has hardwood floors, door to the front with transom, and two windows. This space is divided from the kitchen by built-in half-columns and shelving units. First floor bedroom: 14’6†x 12’: could be used as an additional family room, den, or bedroom. It has wall to wall carpeting, a lighted ceiling fan, secondary front door, two windows and telephone jack. It opens to the first floor bath. Full Bath: 6’ x 12’: includes a tub/shower stall, wood vanity with cultured marble top, and new vinyl floor. A window, overhead ceiling light, and light fixture over the vanity provide light. Den: 13’6†x 7’5â€: features carpeting and four large windows. There is a ceiling light and access to the laundry room. Laundry room: 17’5†x 13’: has a vinyl floor, storage cabinets, and washer/dryer hookups. A side door opens to the yard for easy access to the clothesline. A small door allows for attic (18’4†x 13’) access which has two windows for light. Master Bedroom: 12’ x 16’: includes wall to wall carpet, three windows, a ceiling light and access to bedroom 3. Bedroom 2: 12’ x 14’: boasts carpeting, a closet, and three windows. It also has a ceiling light. Bedroom 3: 9’ x 12’: has carpeting, two windows and a sconce light. It allows access to the third floor attic. Second Floor Full Bath: 11’ x 12’6â€: has been recently updated. It boasts a vinyl flooring, a new tub/shower, and window. The vanity includes a cultured marble top. Attic: ~ 25’ x ~ 17’ is unfinished. Basement: 26’ x 28’: is exceptionally clean. It includes an exterior entrance to back yard, small windows, and the mechanicals (newer oil fired two zone boiler, newer 50 gallon electric hot water heater, and water softener). Some new PVC pipes were installed. There is a sump pump as well. This home has been well kept over the decades. It maintains its original charm with deep baseboards, wooden interior doors, and handsome balustrade. Updated features include concrete patio, new stockade fence (on one side of property) and separate garage and shed. The well is covered with a new cover. The septic tank was recently checked and found to be in good condition (per seller). It is a 1,000 gallon concrete holding tank. The flag pole conveys. If you are looking for an exceptional value, check out this great home in Paradise Township today!
Off market
$290,900
5148 W Canal Rd, Dover, PA 17315
4beds
2baths
1,732sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1880
0.3 Acres Lot
$290,900 Zestimate®
$168/sqft
$1,990 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- None
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: wood stove
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,732 sqft
Property
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 42000IE00700000000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
Condition
- Year built: 1880
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Dover
Services availability

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