Welcome to 879 Sand Hill Rd in Hershey! Tucked away in a peaceful and private setting, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers plenty of room, flexibility, and opportunity while remaining conveniently close to everything Hershey has to offer. Located just minutes from downtown Hershey, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, shopping, dining, and major roadways, this property offers the best of both privacy and convenience. The home features four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an additional first-floor room that provides excellent flexibility—use it as an office, playroom, guest space, or potentially a fifth bedroom. An oversized one-car garage provides additional storage and parking space, while the large storage shed offers even more room for tools, equipment, and outdoor belongings. The property does need updating throughout, making this an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to add their own style, build equity, and create the home they’ve been looking for. With its private setting, generous floor plan, and highly desirable Hershey location, this property has tremendous potential. If you’re looking for space, privacy, and the opportunity to make a home your own in the heart of Hershey, this one is worth a look!
Live on a private 1 acre lot 5 minutes away from Hershey Med & Hershey schools! This handsome brick Colonial has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a brand new detached garage to be used as a 3rd garage space, shed, or workshop. Lovingly remodeled by a family whose job has relocated them to Western PA, you get to enjoy the fruits of their labor/money for such a steal compared to what it cost them! Purchased as a foreclosure in October of 2012, the owners put on a new roof, all new carpet, a pellet stove in the living room, new water heater, and painted every square inch by the end of that year. In 2013, the owners knocked down the wall in the dining room to make a huge living room, cleared out a level space for a yard, put in grass, and put up a fence for their young son and dogs. In 2014, they expanded the master bath and put in a double vanity and bathtub (there had been no bathtubs in the home previously). In 2015, they put in dual-zoned air conditioning and had a large deck built. In 2016, they created a second lower driveway for guests and to accommodate their camper. In 2017, the owners replaced the flooring on the 1st floor, built a new detached garage/shed, added extra storage (new closet at top of stairs w/ sliding pocket door & huge coat closet w/ sliding barn door off family room), and they moved their laundry from behind the kitchen to a larger room used as a laundry & workout room. This year, they painted all walls, trim, and doors with Benjamin Moore Simply White to make a blank canvas for the new owners. The home has been been professionally cleaned and carpet cleaned for you to move right in! Extra details: The new garage is on a cement slab and has its own electric and can be used as a shed or workshop. The roofed front portion can be used as a carport. The wood-burning pellet stove is incredibly effective in making the house nice and toasty---and is significantly cheaper than electric heat. The owners had plans to expand the kitchen into the old laundry room; this space can alternatively be used as a mudroom, as it is connected to the door coming from the deck. There is an adjoining 1.24 acre lot for sale. When a neighboring gentleman passed away in 2016, his kids asked the owners if they were interested in purchasing it. This can be purchased with the home or separately. Please note that the driveway is very steep; this home is for a family with SUVs or trucks and no fear :)
BRIGHT MLS #1000096096
Sep 28, 2018
Listing Removed
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Dec 21, 2017
Listed
$320,000
$118/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1003103537
Oct 28, 2012
Sold
$145,000
$53/sq ft
Aug 28, 2012
Listed
$155,000
$57/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004496995
Sep 20, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2011
Listed
$173,900
$64/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1002587083
Jul 14, 2010
Sold
$187,500
$69/sq ft
May 17, 2010
Listing Removed
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May 6, 2010
Listed
$199,900
$73/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004794431
Feb 28, 2005
Sold
$200,000
$74/sq ft
Jan 24, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2005
Listed
$210,000
$77/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1004837847
Feb 28, 2005
Listing Removed
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Jan 24, 2005
Listed
$210,000
$77/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,225 (+2.6%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2025
$6,066 (+6.4%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2024
$5,701 (+1.8%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2023
$5,600 (+2.3%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2022
$5,476
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2021
$5,476
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2020
$5,476 (+1.8%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2019
$5,377 (+2.7%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2018
$5,234
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2017
$5,234 (+2.7%)
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
2015
$5,094
$49,100 + $145,000
$194,100
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,721
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,721
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Dauphin County
APN
240523170000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 23, 2026.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 100° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Hershey, PA • 17033
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 879 Sand Hill Rd
$425,221
$221 over list price of $425K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $440K to $575K.