Three-Bedroom Log Home with Private Pond on 5 Acres – Dutton, AL – $350,000

Property Overview

Set among 5.72 acres in Berwick Township, this 1940 bungalow offers a private rural setting in the Hanover, Pennsylvania area. The one-story single-family residence provides two bedrooms and one full bathroom across 704 square feet of finished living space. The property includes a full basement with side entrance, a detached four-space carport, well water, and an existing septic system. With a bungalow architectural style, wood stove, electric and wood heating options, and substantial acreage, the property offers a compact home with room to enjoy the surrounding land.

Property Details

The home is arranged on one level with both bedrooms and the full bathroom located on the main floor. A 528-square-foot full basement with a side entrance provides additional space below grade. The property is zoned residential and is held in fee simple ownership with no homeowners association.

Interior Features

• Two main-level bedrooms
• One full bathroom on the main level
• 704 square feet of finished above-grade living area
• 528-square-foot full basement
• Basement side entrance
• Laundry located in the basement
• Electric water heater
• Window-unit cooling
• Heating includes space heater, electric and wood, with a wood stove
• No fireplace

Exterior, Land & Parking

The property encompasses 5.72 acres in Berwick Township. A detached four-space carport provides the listed parking capacity, while the acreage offers substantial private outdoor space around the single-story bungalow.

• 5.72-acre lot
• Detached carport
• Four parking spaces
• One-story construction
• Additional structures listed above and below grade
• No pool

Construction & Condition

Built in 1940, the residence has a bungalow architectural style, brick-and-mortar foundation, and asbestos listed among the construction materials. The property is not new construction.

Utilities

The property has a well and an existing septic system. Electrical service is listed at 200+ amps, and an electric water heater is included.

Utility information for the specific residence is distinct from broader area utility availability. Buyers should confirm well, septic, electrical, and any other service conditions through appropriate inspections and local authorities during due diligence.

Buyer Area Research

Area Overview

The property is located in Berwick Township in Adams County, with a Hanover mailing address. Berwick Township is a rural municipality in eastern Adams County characterized by agricultural land, woodlots, small crossroads communities, and proximity to the larger communities of Hanover and Gettysburg. The township maintains its own zoning, permitting, planning, road, and sewage-enforcement functions.

Sources: Berwick Township  |  Adams County

Safety & Crime

Crime statistics should be interpreted at the reporting-agency or geographic level and should not be treated as a safety rating for this individual property. Current public information identifies Eastern Adams Regional Police as a law-enforcement resource serving the Adams County area. Address-level crime conditions are not established here.

Sources: Adams County Municipalities & Public Safety Resources  |  FBI Crime Data Explorer

Schools & Education

The property is associated with the Conewago Valley School District. The district operates New Oxford High School, New Oxford Middle School, Conewago Valley Intermediate School, New Oxford Elementary School, and Conewago Township Elementary School. Nearby schools are listed here as area resources; enrollment assignment should be confirmed directly with the school district for the specific property address.

• New Oxford Elementary School
• Conewago Township Elementary School
• Conewago Valley Intermediate School
• New Oxford Middle School
• New Oxford High School
• Adams County Technical Institute

Sources: Conewago Valley School District Schools  |  Conewago Valley School District

Healthcare & Hospitals

UPMC Hanover is a full-service acute-care hospital located at 300 Highland Avenue in Hanover. The hospital lists 100 licensed beds and includes an emergency department along with hospital-based medical services.

Source: UPMC Hanover

Housing Market History

For a consistent historical comparison, the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s annual All-Transactions House Price Index for Adams County provides a county-level measure with the same methodology across the years shown below. The index is reported with 2000 equal to 100 and is not seasonally adjusted.

From the 2021 index level of 180.09 to the 2025 level of 240.06, the Adams County index increased approximately 33.3%. This historical measure describes county-level price movement and is not a prediction of future values or an estimate of this property’s future market performance.

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency House Price Index via FRED

Transportation & Access

The Hanover area is served by regional road connections including Pennsylvania Routes 94, 194, 116, and 216. Public transportation is provided through rabbittransit, which operates Hanover fixed routes and the Gettysburg-Hanover Connector. The Connector links the fixed-route systems of Gettysburg and Hanover, while Route 16 provides weekday service between York and Hanover.

Sources: rabbittransit Gettysburg-Hanover Connector  |  rabbittransit Route 16

Shopping & Everyday Services

Hanover provides a range of everyday shopping and service options. GIANT operates stores in Hanover, including locations on Eisenhower Drive and Baltimore Street, with grocery, pharmacy, and related services. Walmart also operates Supercenters in the Hanover area with grocery, pharmacy, automotive, home, garden, and other retail services.

Sources: GIANT Food Stores in Hanover  |  Walmart Hanover Eisenhower Drive  |  Walmart Hanover Baltimore Pike

Parks & Recreation

Outdoor recreation in the wider Hanover area includes Codorus State Park, a 3,500-acre Pennsylvania state park with Lake Marburg, approximately 26 miles of shoreline, boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, disc golf, and camping. Hanover also maintains parks and recreation programs, including access to its watershed parks and reservoirs.

Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources — Codorus State Park  |  Hanover Borough Parks & Recreation  |  Hanover Reservoir Recreation

Utilities & Connectivity

The residence itself is listed with well water, an existing septic system, and 200+ amp electrical service. Berwick Township maintains permitting resources for wells, septic-related matters, zoning, subdivision and land development, and stormwater management.

Broadband and cellular availability can vary by exact address and service provider. Buyers should verify current internet speeds, available technologies, and provider-specific serviceability at the property before purchase.

Sources: Berwick Township Fees & Applications  |  Berwick Township Information

Development & Planning

Berwick Township’s 2026 public records show ongoing land-use and infrastructure activity. A February 2026 Board of Supervisors agenda included subdivision and land-development matters involving the Pigeon Hills area and a proposed Wawa development, along with wastewater infrastructure and other planning matters. These items represent planning or governmental proceedings and should not be treated as guaranteed completed projects.

The township also has current zoning and subdivision-and-land-development ordinance materials available for review. Buyers considering the property’s long-term land-use possibilities should consult the township regarding current zoning, subdivision requirements, permits, and any pending applications affecting the immediate area.

Sources: Berwick Township February 2026 Board Agenda  |  Berwick Township Ordinances  |  Berwick Township Official Website

Property Summary