Historic 1850 Farmstead on 82 Acres – Auction Opportunity – 155 Shady Hill Rd, Watsontown, Pennsylvania

Property Overview
Address: 155 Shady Hill Rd, Watsontown
Price: $300,000 (Suggested Opening Bid)
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Living Space: 3,941 sq ft
Lot Size: 82 acres (approx. 76.6 acres under conservation easement)
Year Built: 1850
Property Type: Farm

Auction Details
📅 Date: March 28, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM (Onsite)
💰 Down Payment: $60,000 (day of auction)
⚠️ Final sale price determined by seller confirmation

Listed by:
Matthew S. Bergey (717-786-8000)
Beiler-Campbell Realtors

Source: CSVBOR / Zillow
Property Link: https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/155-Shady-Hill-Rd-Watsontown-PA-17777/328696842_zpid/
Photo Credit: Listing photos via Zillow

82 Acres of History, Work, and Possibility 🌾

This isn’t just a home—it’s a working farm with deep roots.

Dating back to 1850, the property combines a large historic residence with a full suite of agricultural buildings, set in a quiet rural landscape just minutes from Route 80.

The Farmhouse

At the heart of the property:

• 6 bedrooms / 3 bathrooms
• Over 3,900 sq ft
• 5 fireplaces
• Some original hardwood floors
• A distinctive mansard-style roofline

It’s a house with presence—practical, spacious, and full of character built over generations.

Land & Agricultural Setup

This is where the property truly separates itself:

• 82 total acres of farmland
• High-quality soils (Edon, Hagerstown, Washington types)
• Previously used for crops, beef, and livestock operations

⚠️ Note:
About 76.6 acres are under agricultural conservation easement, preserving the land for farming use.

Outbuildings & Infrastructure 🚜

A serious setup for agricultural or business use:

• Large bank barn with 74’ x 136’ loafing shed
• 40’ x 100’ pole barn
• 60’ x 90’ shop/garage
• 36’ x 90’ additional shed
• Multiple silos and grain bins (up to 12,000 bushels)

Plus:
• A small cabin tucked on the property
• Pavilion area for gatherings or relaxation

Setting

• Quiet township road with low traffic
• Strong road frontage
• Rural privacy without total isolation

This is the kind of place where:
✔ You hear wind and wildlife instead of traffic
✔ Land stretches farther than your view
✔ Time slows down—just a little