BREAKING: A total of 18 properties in Dauphin County have sold for over $3 million in 2025, marking a significant surge in real estate activity. The latest records reveal this trend just as the county braces for potential economic shifts.
This year’s sales include a mix of commercial spaces, including a manufacturing facility, a former nursing home, and a shopping center, among others. Notably, nine municipalities in the county contributed to this figure, with Susquehanna Township leading the pack with six transactions.
The sales reflect a growing investment interest in the area, even as last year saw 25 properties sell for at least $5 million. However, this year only six transactions reached that benchmark, indicating a shift in the market dynamics.
Among the standout deals, on March 6, the Buonarroti Trust/Vartan Company sold a significant property at 160 Cemetery Road in Middle Paxton Township to the Nature Conservancy, which then transferred it to the Pennsylvania Game Commission. This acquisition enhances a vital wildlife corridor stretching over 30 miles, critical for various species including broad-wing hawks and monarch butterflies.
The Harrisburg PA III SGF LLC also made headlines by selling properties at 1000 and 1171 Cameron St. in Harrisburg to Storage Five Harrisburg LLC on July 15. Meanwhile, the Central Dauphin School District has plans to convert a recently acquired office building into a new school, adding a minimum of 25 classrooms to accommodate fifth and sixth graders.
Other notable transactions include the sale of a facility at 800 Corporate Circle in Susquehanna Township on April 28 to Cohen & Parker Properties and a strategic move by US Durum Products, which is relocating to a larger facility in Harrisburg and investing $8 million in renovations. This expansion is expected to retain 39 jobs and create 25 new positions.
The Horizons program, initiated by LHM Hospice & Social Services Foundation, plans to utilize a newly acquired property for transitional housing for those at risk of homelessness, demonstrating a strong commitment to community support. The facility will offer 58 residential units and various programs aimed at fostering stability.
As the market continues to evolve, experts suggest keeping an eye on emerging trends and shifts in the local economy. The rush of significant property sales underscores the ongoing demand for real estate in diverse sectors across Dauphin County.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the implications of these transactions unfold.
