Your Own Little Piece of Path Valley Paradise Some homes just have a way of pulling you in — and this one does it from the moment you arrive. Nestled on 1.11 acres along the banks of the trout-stocked Conococheague Creek in the heart of Path Valley, this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial offers the kind of lifestyle most people only long for. Cast a line from your own concrete dock, launch a kayak right off your property, or simply sit on the creek bank with your morning coffee and listen to the water roll by. However you choose to spend your time here, it's hard to imagine wanting to be anywhere else. Inside, you'll find 1,844 sq ft of warm, comfortable living space with hardwood, laminate, and LVP flooring flowing throughout. The updated kitchen is the heart of the home — raised panel oak cabinets, a center island, and plenty of space to cook, gather, and linger a little longer than you planned. A thoughtful addition off the main living area gives you a private retreat complete with a relaxing jetted tub, and it opens right out to the back deck when the weather calls for it. Three bedrooms offer flexible space for family, guests, or a home office. The full bath has been updated with a walk-in shower, and a convenient half bath handles the everyday traffic from the back door. Stay comfortable year-round with baseboard hot water heat backed up by an outdoor wood boiler — efficient, reliable, and ready for those occasional cold Pennsylvania winters. A small garage doubles as a fantastic workshop space, and three outbuildings give you room for all your tools, hobbies, and gear. Step outside and you'll quickly realize the grounds are something truly special. Apple and pear trees, grape and kiwi vines, Japanese cherry, lilacs, bigleaf hydrangeas, daffodils, poet's narcissus, and pink resurrection lilies — this property blooms with life from early spring right through fall. It's the kind of yard that rewards you every single season. Situated in the Fannett-Metal School District and just a short drive from Cowan's Gap State Park, Buchanan State Forest, and the shops and dining of Chambersburg, you get the peace and quiet of country living without giving up the conveniences you need. Homes like this don't come around often. Schedule your private tour today — and come ready to fall in love.
Under contract
Price increase: $20.1K (5/8)
$250,000
7018 Path Valley Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
3beds
1,844sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
1.11 Acres Lot
$248,500 Zestimate®
$136/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Creek bankConvenient half bathCenter islandRaised panel oak cabinetsUpdated kitchen
- 32 days |
- 570 |
- 38 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jay Starr 717-658-0177,
RE/MAX 1st Advantage (717) 591-5555,
Listing Team: The Jay Starr Team
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAFL2034314
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Hot Water, Other
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,844
- Total interior livable area: 1,844 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,844
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Creek/Stream, Mountain(s)
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
- Frontage type: Road Frontage
Lot
- Size: 1.11 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 150H18.009.000000
- Zoning: NO ZONING
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Loudon
- Municipality: METAL TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $136/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $10,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,271
- Date on market: 5/1/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$248,500
$236,000 - $261,000
$1,800/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2026 | Contingent | $250,000$136/sqft |
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| 5/8/2026 | Price change | $250,000+8.7%$136/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,900+228.4%$125/sqft |
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| 11/6/2009 | Sold | $70,000$38/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,257 +1.7% | $10,800 |
| 2023 | $1,236 | $10,800 |
| 2022 | $1,236 | $10,800 |
| 2021 | $1,236 +0.4% | $10,800 |
| 2020 | $1,230 +1.7% | $10,800 |
| 2018 | $1,210 +290.9% | $10,800 |
| 2017 | $309 +6.5% | $10,800 +6.5% |
| 2016 | $291 +7.3% | $10,140 |
| 2015 | $271 | $10,140 |
| 2014 | $271 | $10,140 |
| 2013 | $271 +2.9% | $10,140 |
| 2012 | $263 +19.7% | $10,140 +19.7% |
| 2011 | $220 +2.9% | $8,470 +2.9% |
| 2010 | $214 +2% | $8,230 |
| 2009 | $209 +15.9% | $8,230 |
| 2008 | $181 +0.9% | $8,230 |
| 2007 | $179 | $8,230 |
| 2006 | $179 -61.5% | $8,230 |
| 2005 | $465 +237.4% | $8,230 |
| 2004 | $138 +13.6% | $8,230 |
| 2003 | $121 +35.3% | $8,230 |
| 2000 | $90 | $8,230 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 17224
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fannett-Metal El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.8 mi
- 3/10Fannett-Metal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 8.8 mi
- 7/10Fannett-Metal Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Fannett-metal
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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- Pennsylvania
- Franklin County
- Fort Loudon
- 17224
- 7018 Path Valley Rd





