About this home

Welcome to your own private country retreat in the heart of beautiful Adams Township, Pennsylvania. Perfectly situated on nearly 7 picturesque acres, this beautifully restored and meticulously maintained four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath Cape Cod-style farmhouse offers the ideal blend of timeless character, modern comfort, and traditional aesthetics. With its acreage, stable, open fields, and recreational space, the property also offers the versatility and charm of a wonderful farmette-perfect for those dreaming of a small homestead or equestrian-inspired country lifestyle. Rich in local history, this remarkable home was the original farmhouse of the Elsie J. Weissert homestead and has remained in the present owners' caring ownership for more than 40 years-a rare testament to the property's enduring appeal and exceptional stewardship. Thoughtfully restored while preserving its timeless character, the farmhouse showcases warm architectural details, inviting living spaces, and modern updates that make it as comfortable as it is charming. Behind the home is a 4-stall horse stable and a well-lit outdoor grassy recreational area that can accommodate all your outdoor desires, not limited to horse riding, volleyball, pickleball, or soccer. This outdoor space is only limited by your imagination! The back of the property is accessible via a lovely tree-lined lane, where the acreage sprawls into beautifully maintained fields, affording magnificent and inspiring views of your property and the open spaces adjacent to the property. For those looking for a farmette, the combination of acreage, stable, open fields, and country setting provides an exceptional foundation for enjoying animals, gardening, recreation, or simply embracing a more relaxed rural lifestyle-all while having a beautifully maintained home as the centerpiece. Adding to its appeal, the property is ideally located directly across from the 273-acre Adams Township Community Park, offering immediate access to miles of walking trails, athletic fields, playgrounds, splash pad, and year-round recreational opportunities. The peaceful country setting provides privacy and room to roam while remaining just minutes from shopping, dining, schools, and major commuter routes. Opportunities to own a property of this caliber are exceptionally rare. Whether you're seeking a distinguished family homestead, a charming Cape Cod-style farmette, an equestrian retreat, or simply a peaceful country escape steeped in history, this one-of-a-kind property offers a lifestyle that is increasingly difficult to find.

Facts and features

Schools

• Mars Area El School

  elementary · 2-4 · 1.3 mi

  8

• Mars Area Middle School

  middle · 7-8 · 1.7 mi

  7

• Mars Area Senior High School

  high · 9-12 · 1.7 mi

  8

• Vision Christian Academy

  elementary · 1.0 mi

• Mars Area Primary Center

  elementary · K-1 · 1.4 mi

• Mars Area Centennial School

  elementary · 5-6 · 2.0 mi

  8

Price history

• Aug 18, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Aug 16, 2026 · Listed$799,900
• Jul 1, 2026 · Listed$850,000
• Jul 6, 2012 · Listing Removed$695,000
• Jul 23, 2011 · Relisted$695,000
• Jul 10, 2011 · Listing Removed$695,000
• Jul 7, 2011 · Listed$695,000

Tax history

• 2026$3,658 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2025$3,632 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2024$3,543 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2023$3,435 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2022$3,435 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2021$3,435 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2020$3,435 tax · $25,880 assessed
• 2019$3,435 tax · $25,880 assessed

Home value

$786,724

• Quantarium$786,724
• Cotality$775,800
• Collateral Analytics$792,000

Where it is