Listed By:
Josh Clouser with RE/MAX Realty Select - 7175264300;
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

Property vs Single Family Average in 17111

Price
AVG $400K
$450K
Taxes
AVG $4,880
$5,504
Year Built
AVG 1978
1970

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