NOT LISTED FOR SALE

131 Forest Ave Hershey, PA 17033

Estimated Value: $545,000 - $698,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,878 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 17, 2023

Last sale price $500,000 $174 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,618/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Recreation Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Hershey Elementary School Rated A
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of November 2023

This premium, incredibly attractive location in Derry Township home is nestled in the South Hills of Hershey next to the Hershey Medical Center. The home is so close to the Hershey Medical Center you can walk there for work or hospital services. All this while only being a few minutes from Derry Township schools, grocery stores, library, the recreation center, Hershey attractions, downtown Hershey including shops & restaurants. This spectacular, well-maintained home includes over 2,800 sq. ft. of finished living area featuring 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a cozy living room with a brick wood burning fireplace, a wall of windows & hardwood floors, a warm and inviting family room addition boasts hardwood floors, vaulted beadboard ceiling with another wall of windows to enjoy a gorgeous view of Hershey with access to your deck to watch Hersheypark fireworks. The main level also includes the kitchen, dining area with hardwood floors & chair rail and a two-car garage. The upper level features a fabulous spacious primary suite with vaulted beadboard ceiling, primary full bathroom and you can walk out onto your own balcony/deck & enjoy the peaceful private setting. Two other spacious bedrooms and a full bath complete the upper-level package. The finished lower level adds another 700+ sq. ft. of finished living area featuring a large family room with a cozy brick wood burning fireplace, a half bath and you can continue to entertain your family and friends by accessing the fantastic four seasons room surrounded by windows for natural light and walk out to your private rear yard. A fourth bedroom, half bathroom, laundry area and an additional recreation/all-purpose room completes the lower-level package. Some other fabulous features of this well-maintained home include a brand new 3 zone air conditioning system installed in August 2023, a $23,110 improvement, replacement windows, new electric service panel in 2021, patio door family room in 2022, newer roof and gutter guard, sidewalk concrete replaced, oil tank replaced, and a family room, four-season room and primary suite additions build by reputable local builder Carlton Geeseman. This residence provides ample space for your every need. **Showings to start Friday, October 13, 2023. One-year home warranty included for peace of mind. Contact me for a private showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Eric Tomko

(717) 563-0008 contracts@ironvalleyrealestateofcentralpa.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA Listed on: 10/11/2023

Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeffrey Oram

(717) 392-0200 davidmizenko@howardhanna.com Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster License #RS324578

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,908

Year Built

  • Built in 1969

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Chair Railings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Laundry Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Basement Windows

Schools

  • Hershey Primary Elementary School
  • Hershey Middle School
  • Hershey High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-072-055-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,908

Year Built

Built in 1969

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Refrigerator, washer and dryer "as is".
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2023-10-14
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1969
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Dining Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Heated, Walkout Level, Windows
  • Total Sq Ft: 2878
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2878
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.09
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2178
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 700
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 700
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Phone
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: HERSHEY PRIMARY ELEMENTARY
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Middle Or Junior School: HERSHEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3980.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5908.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 24-072-055-000-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DERRY TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 11, 2023
Closed on
Nov 17, 2023
Sold by
Purcell Sarah E
Bought by
Wang Zhili and Mao Ying
Seller's Agent
Eric Tomko
Iron Valley Real Estate of Central PA
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Oram
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$25,000
5.26%
Views
125
Current Estimated Value
$593,436

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$93,436
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$350,000
Outstanding Balance
$342,678
Interest Rate
7.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$250,758
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Wang Zhili $500,000 Regal Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Wang Zhili $350,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/17/2023 11/17/23 Sold $500,000 +5.3% $174 / Sq Ft
10/16/2023 10/16/23 Pending -- -- --
10/11/2023 10/11/23 For Sale $475,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $6,401 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2024 $6,016 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2023 $5,908 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2022 $5,777 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2021 $5,777 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2020 $5,777 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2019 $5,673 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2018 $5,523 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2017 $5,523 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2016 $0 $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2015 -- $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
2014 -- $204,800 $38,000 $166,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADA2027248

Bright MLS

APN: 24-072-055