Welcome to the legendary “Cave Hill Estate” — one of the most extraordinary and unforgettable homes in Central Pennsylvania. Nestled in the historic Bellevue Park neighborhood of Harrisburg, this remarkable brick estate blends timeless architecture, modern updates, and a truly rare piece of local lore. Offering approximately 4,198 square feet, the home features 7 bedrooms, 4 full baths, 1 half bath, multiple entertaining spaces, beautiful original character, and nearly half an acre of picturesque grounds. Inside, you’ll discover rich architectural details, spacious living areas, hardwood flooring, elegant archways, and a layout that seamlessly combines historic charm with comfortable modern living. The property has been thoughtfully updated while preserving the craftsmanship and personality that make homes of this era so special. What truly sets this property apart is the fascinating underground limestone cave located beneath the estate — a feature that recently captured national attention and generated more than 20 million viral social media views. Local historical accounts associate the cave with Prohibition-era storage and entertaining, while regional lore suggests possible ties to Underground Railroad-era activity in Harrisburg’s history. Whether envisioned as a luxury residence, private retreat, creative destination property, or one-of-a-kind entertaining space, Cave Hill Estate offers a rare opportunity to own something genuinely unforgettable. Conveniently located near downtown Harrisburg, major highways, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this is more than a home — it’s a conversation piece, a landmark, and an experience. Seller is offering a buyer credit of $3,000 for landscaping. Featured Media Coverage 1. FOX43 News: "Harrisburg house with underground cave tied to history goes viral on TikTok" 2. Newsweek: "Woman 'Fell Into the Underground Railroad' After Exploring Cave 30ft Below Pennsylvania House" 3. Inside Edition: "Cave Under Pennsylvania House May Be Part of Underground Railroad" 4. Daily Dot: "TikToker enters cave under cousin's house, calls it 'Underground Railroad'"
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
Roam has compiled available listings with low-rate assumable mortgages for you to browse. To get started, enter the city, state, zip code, or school district you’re interested in purchasing in. Utilize the search filters to narrow down your search. Click “Save search” to save your search preferences and activate listing notifications—we’ll email you as soon as new listings match your criteria.
Once you’ve found your dream home and ready to make an offer, schedule a call with a Roam Advisor directly from the listing. Your Roam Advisor will guide you through each step of the process, while also working directly with your agent, the servicer, and the seller to ensure you close on time.
When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
