Selling Real Estate in Perry County, PA
Perry County sits just across the Susquehanna River from Harrisburg, its folded ridges running southwest to northeast and the Juniata River winding through. New Bloomfield is the county seat. Formed in 1820 and named for War of 1812 hero Oliver Hazard Perry, the county remains overwhelmingly rural, with US 22/322 and US 15 along the river corridors and PA 274 and PA 34 reaching into the valleys.
Ridges, Rivers & Working Farms
Farmland covers well over a third of Perry County. About 660 farms work some 116,000 acres, averaging roughly 175 acres apiece, and the county ranks among Pennsylvania’s leaders in hogs, dairy and cattle, with forage, corn and soybeans filling the fields. Roadside stands, farmers markets and plant nurseries dot the back roads. River boroughs like Marysville, Duncannon and Newport sit alongside villages such as Loysville, Landisburg and Blain, the Appalachian Trail passes through Duncannon, and Blue Mountain marks the county’s high point.
Who’s buying in Perry County
Nearly 47,000 people live in Perry County, and more than 80 percent of homes are owner-occupied, with households averaging two and a half people. Many residents commute to Harrisburg, so buyers include families who want acreage within an easy drive of the capital, farm families expanding their operations, Amish and Mennonite families looking for farms, shops and land, and hunters and outdoor buyers drawn to the wooded ridges.
Why auction in Perry County
An auction gives sellers a set date and lets competitive bidding find the market value of farms, land and country homes. Our team knows Perry County, from the river towns to the farm valleys, and how to reach the buyers looking there.
Communities we serve in Perry County
Thinking about selling in Perry County? Call 717-917-5844 for a free, no-pressure consultation.