4498 Chinchilla Avenue, Mount Joy, PA 17552-9360 $255,000

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Beds/Baths: 3/1
Interior Sq. Ft: 1,200
Acreage: 0.24
Age:63 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
MLS#: PALA2065594
Subdivision: Farmdale
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

ATTENTION INVESTORS OR BUYERS READY TO BUILD SOME SWEAT EQUITY. Take a look at this rancher situated in the Farmdale neighborhood in West Hempfield Twp. Located in the desirable Hempfield School District, the home offers single floor living, plenty of natural light, a spacial basement garage, and a large back yard. Enter the home into the living room with its wide front windows and hardwood floors. To the left is a sizable kitchen. There's a bedroom just off the kitchen that has been modified for wheelchair accessibility. Also off the living room are two more bedrooms and a full bath designed to be wheelchair accessible. The attic space is open and could be turned into additional living spaces. There is a driveway that goes around the back of the property leading to a garage in the basement of the home. You'll want to make this home your own, which is why it is priced to sell. The home to be sold as-is, and the seller will not be making repairs. Seller will need to find suitable housing and may request a short term rent back. The home will be active on the market on Monday, March 17, but no showings will be permitted until March 20. Book your showing today.

Bedroom 1: 13 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 2: 12 X 12 - Main
Bedroom 3: 11 X 9 - Main
Bathroom 1: 9 X 6 - Main
Living Room: 22 X 14 - Main
Kitchen: 14 X 12 - Main
Taxes: $3,065
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Hempfield
High School: Hempfield Senior

Features

Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Oil, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 100 Amp Service, Basement Laundry

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Garage - Rear Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1;

Interior
Unfinished Basement, Hardwood Flooring, Accessibility - 32"+ wide Doors, Accessibility - Mobility Improvements

Exterior
Block Foundation, Asbestos Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Frame Exterior, Vinyl Siding

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Public Elementary (8 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Farmdale Elementary School Hempfield School District K–6 Mount Joy 0.6 mi
Park Elementary School Columbia Borough School District K–4 Columbia 2.74 mi
Donegal Primary School Donegal School District K–2 Mount Joy 2.75 mi
Mountville Elementary School Hempfield School District K–6 Mountville 2.93 mi
Landisville Pri Center Hempfield School District K–3 Landisville 3.39 mi
Donegal Intermediate School Donegal School District 3–6 Marietta 3.92 mi
Centerville Elementary School Hempfield School District K–6 Lancaster 4.22 mi
Wrightsville Elementary School Eastern York School District K–5 Wrightsville 4.49 mi

Public Middle (6 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Columbia Middle School Hill Campus Columbia Borough School District 7–8 Columbia 2.08 mi
Columbia Middle School Taylor Campus Columbia Borough School District 5–6 Columbia 2.38 mi
Donegal Junior High School Donegal School District 7–8 Mount Joy 2.99 mi
Landisville Middle School Hempfield School District 7–8 Landisville 3.15 mi
Landisville Intrmd Center Hempfield School District 4–6 Landisville 3.34 mi
Centerville Middle School Hempfield School District 7–8 Lancaster 4.04 mi

Public High (4 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Columbia High School Columbia Borough School District 9–12 Columbia 2.1 mi
Donegal High School Donegal School District 9–12 Mount Joy 2.96 mi
Hempfield Senior High School Hempfield School District 9–12 Landisville 3.43 mi
Lancaster County CTC-Mt Joy Campus Lancaster County CTC 9–12 Mount Joy 3.85 mi

Private (14 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Sonlight River Brethren School Brethren 1–12 Mount Joy 0.51 mi
Eby Chiques School Amish 1–8 Mount Joy 2.05 mi
Prospect Grove High School Nonsectarian 9–12 Columbia 2.66 mi
Little People Daycare Nonsectarian K Columbia 2.83 mi
Our Lady Of Angels Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Columbia 2.93 mi
Our Lady Of The Angels School Roman Catholic K–8 Columbia 2.93 mi
Dayspring Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) Preschool–12 Mountville 2.95 mi
The Janus School Nonsectarian 2–12 Mount Joy 3.1 mi
New Story Nonsectarian K–12 Mountville 3.48 mi
Kindercare Learning Center Nonsectarian Preschool–K Lancaster 4 mi
Kraybill Mennonite School Mennonite Preschool–8 Mount Joy 4.3 mi
Susquehanna Waldorf School Nonsectarian Preschool–8 Marietta 4.42 mi
Clearview Mennonite School Mennonite 1–8 Manheim 4.48 mi
The Jenkins School Nonsectarian Preschool–K Lancaster 4.58 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Mount Joy (17552), Pennsylvania.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
  • Average salary of people in this community: $48,905

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 614
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.40
  • Households w/ Children: 48%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 5,791 (67.4%)
  • Rented: 2,576 (30.0%)
  • Vacant: 221 (2.6%)
  • Total: 8,588

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 20,071
Households: 8,367
Median Age: 41.00

Climate and Weather

The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.

Temperature

Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 3.2%
  • Some High School: 3.0%
  • High School Graduate: 39.7%
  • Some College: 18.1%
  • Associate Degree: 10.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 16.3%
  • Graduate Degree: 9.5%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $68,042

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $763
  • Two Bedroom: $1,114
  • Three Bedroom: $1,266
  • Four Bedroom: $1,007

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Listing Courtesy of: Puffer Morris Real Estate, Inc. , (717) 299-3433, john@puffermorris.com

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4498 Chinchilla Avenue, Mount Joy, PA 17552-9360

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