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1717 N 5th St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

3beds
2baths
1,314sqft
$164,900
$125price/sqft
$1,375/moest. monthly cost
$55,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Looking for a place that fits your lifestyle? This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath townhouse is move-in ready and perfectly set up for busy professionals who want comfort, convenience, and a great location without the hassle. The main floor features a cozy living room with a large front window. This flows into the large dining room, and continues to the kitchen with plenty of storage. There’s also a handy half-bath downstairs—ideal when you’re hosting friends or working from home. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms (plenty of room for a home office or guest room) and a full bathroom. Outside, enjoy your own private yard—perfect for weekend coffee or casual get-togethers. Plus, you get in-unit laundry, and a location close to transit, restaurants, gyms, and everything else you need. Whether you’re commuting to work or working remote, this home makes it easy to find your balance. Come check it out!

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
43
TransitSome Transit
50
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Benjamin Franklin SchoolGrades PK-50.4 mi
5/10
Camp Curtin SchoolGrades 6-81.2 mi
2/10
Harrisburg High SchoolGrades 9-122.3 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Upper Level

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,314

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Radiator,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,314
  • Total interior livable area: 1,314 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 120060500000000
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,307 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Heat Wave
Lightning
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $833$9,996
Home Insurance *$143$1,716
Property Taxes $175$2,100
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,375$16,500
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$47,142/yr
40% on housing$41,250/yr
45% on housing$36,666/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.5%
10.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$125This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 17102$83
Dauphin County$126

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 17102$90
Dauphin County$160

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-17Price change$179,900
2026-04-09Price change$184,900
2026-03-20Pending sale$179,900
2026-02-11Price change$179,900
2026-01-28Price change$183,900
2025-10-28Price change$184,900
2025-10-17Price change$189,900
2025-09-23Listed for sale$194,900
2021-03-24Listing removed--
2017-04-10Listing removed$1,100
2017-04-03Listed for rent$1,100
2015-07-20Listing removed$1,100
2015-07-14Listed for rent$1,100
2010-09-10Listing removed$119,900
2010-06-17Listed for sale$119,900
2010-05-27Sold$100,000
2010-01-05Price change$114,900
2009-11-04Price change$119,900
2009-10-03Price change$128,900
2009-08-26Price change$129,900
2009-07-18Listed for sale$134,900
2009-03-16Sold$51,000
2003-08-29Sold$5,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentColin Jeffers
BrokerageStraub & Associates Real Estate

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