Address
5538 Fordham Avenue, Harrisburg, PA
Price
$ 445,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PADA2064088
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status ACTIVE
- CountyDAUPHIN
- CityHarrisburg
- AreaSwatara Twp
- NeighborhoodLawnford Acres
- Zip17111
- StyleTraditional
- Year Built1970
- Taxes$ 5504
- Price$ 445,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage3276
- Lot Size0.3 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description
Welcome to this exceptional 5-bedroom, 3-bath home featuring spacious living areas and thoughtful updates throughout. An inviting foyer leads to a large living room with bay window and formal dining room ideal for entertaining. The open kitchen offers updated cabinetry and abundant countertop space, while the connected family room features a cozy gas fireplace. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite includes a private full bath, along with three additional bedrooms and a full guest bath. The expansive finished basement provides additional living and entertaining space, complete with a bar, second gas fireplace, and third full bath. A versatile bonus room in the lower level offers the flexibility of a fifth bedroom, home office, or private retreat. The oversized two-car garage offers ample storage and direct access to the rear yard, plus a large concrete driveway with plenty of guest parking. A wood deck and screened-in porch overlook the level backyard, creating an ideal setting for outdoor relaxation and enjoyment. Schedule your showing today!
| High School |
|---|
| Central Dauphin East High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/11/2026 | Listed $445,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 3276 |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Heating | Baseboard - Electric |
| Cooling | Central A/C |
| Utilities | Cable TV |
| Possession | Settlement |
| Roof | Shingle |
| Appliances | Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Microwave,Dishwasher |
| Zoning | RESIDENTIAL |
| Garage Spaces | 2.00 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck(s),Porch(es),Screened |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Frame |
| School District | CENTRAL DAUPHIN |
| Year Built | 1970 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Levels | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Cool Fuel | Electric |
| Accessibility | None |
| County | DAUPHIN |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | No |
| Subdivision Name | LAWNFORD ACRES |
| Facing Direction | South |
| Garage Y/N | Yes |
| Water Access Y/N | No |
| Other Structures | Above Grade,Below Grade |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Directions | From I-83 South,Exit at Derry St,Left on Derry St,Left on Hebron Ln,Right on Lancaster St,Left on Eddington St,Right on Fordham Ave,Home on Left. |
| City | HARRISBURG |
| Disclosures | Prop Disclosure,Lead Based Paint - State |
| Senior Community Y/N | No |
| MLS Area | Swatara Twp (14063) |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 13068.00 |
| Tax Assessed Value | 172500.0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5504.0 |
| Home Warranty Y/N | No |
| Structure Type | Detached |
| Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N | No |
| Bathrooms Count Main Level | 1.00 |
| Price Per Sq Ft Total AG | 190.17 |
| Acceptable Financing | Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Additional Parcels Y/N | No |
| Lease Considered Y/N | No |
| Vacation Rental Y/N | No |
| Total SQFT | 3276 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Year Built Source | Estimated |
| Association Recreation Fee | No |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Built-Ins,Carpet,Ceiling Fan(s),Family Room Off Kitchen,Floor Plan - Traditional,Kitchen - Eat-In,Pantry |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Basement | Fully Finished,Walkout Level |
| Flooring | Carpet,Laminated,Vinyl |
| Total Fireplaces | 2 |
| Fireplace Features | Gas/Propane |
| Hot Water | Electric |
| Basement (Y/N) | Yes |
| Heating Y/N | Yes |
| Fireplace Y/N | Yes |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 2340 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Central Air Y/N | Yes |
| Total Bedrooms | 5 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 936 |
| Room Type | Living Room,Dining Room,Primary Bedroom,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Bedroom 4,Bedroom 5,Kitchen,Family Room,Foyer,Laundry,Bathroom 2,Bathroom 3,Bonus Room,Primary Bathroom,Half Bath |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Laundry Type | Main Floor |
| Below Grade Unfin Area Units | Square Feet |
| Below Grade Finished Area Source | Estimated |
| Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels | 4 |
| Bedrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bedrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 4 |
| Bathrooms Half Main Level | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full Upper Level 1 | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full Lower Level 1 | 1 |
| Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Bathrooms Count Upper Level 1 | 2.00 |
| Bathrooms Count Lower Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels | 2 |
| Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels | 1 |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Total Baths | 4 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Sidewalks |
|---|---|
| Pool | No Pool |
| Parking Features | Concrete Driveway |
| Water Source | Public |
| Total Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Garage Features | Garage - Front Entry,Garage Door Opener |
| Type of Parking | Attached Garage,Driveway |
| Land Use Code | R03 |
| Foundation Details | Block |
| Water View Y/N | No |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.30 |
| Lot Size Source | Estimated |
| Waterfront Y/N | No |
| Land Assessed Value | 15100.00 |
| Navigable Water Y/N | No |
| Water Oriented Y/N | No |
| # of Attached Garage Spaces | 2 |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom 2 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Bathroom 3 | Lower 1 | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Bedroom 2 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Bedroom 3 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Bedroom 4 | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Bedroom 5 | Lower 1 | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Bonus Room | Lower 1 | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Dining Room | Main | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Family Room | Main | Flooring - Laminated | ||
| Foyer | Main | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Half Bath | Main | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Kitchen | Main | Flooring - Laminated | ||
| Laundry | Main | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Living Room | Main | Flooring - Carpet | ||
| Primary Bathroom | Upper 1 | Flooring - Vinyl | ||
| Primary Bedroom | Upper 1 | Flooring - Carpet |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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