NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Forest Ave Hershey, PA 17033

Estimated Value: $556,000 - $647,103

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,237 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 20, 2022

Last sale price $515,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,735/month

Highlights

  • Private Pool
  • Recreation Room
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Hershey Elementary School Rated A
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of July 2022

WOW…. bring your bathing suit and goggles!!! Jump in and enjoy the 16X36 in-ground Saltwater Pool installed by Valley Pools in 2019 and surrounded by a 3 ft. concrete deck. Pool has Loop-Loc cover for the winter and a propane gas heater to extend the summer of fun. Hot tub installed by Crystal Pools in 2018. Sip your favorite beverage and enjoy the sounds coming from the park. You can hear the concerts when the wind is blowing in the right direction and see the historic Hershey Hotel and the park from your lovely back yard stone patio. Close to the walking and bike paths taking you to the Hershey Medical Center and just minutes from the heart of Hershey! As you enter this beautiful Hershey 2 story home you will notice the care and attention the owners have put into the updates for this home. First floor boasts an Open Floor plan that includes a kitchen with new SS appliances, granite counter tops, dining room with hard wood floors, (currently being used as the seller’s baking area), family room with fireplace, and a separate office space or formal living area. The second floor hosts the owner's suite with a full bath. In addition, you will find 3 bedrooms and a second full bath. Finally, there is 1000 sq ft of finished space in the lower level. Back yard is fully fenced with 2 - 4 ft gates and a double wide 8ft gate for convenience and safety. Don’t miss your opportunity to see beautiful home!!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Molly Snyder

Coldwell Banker Realty Listed on: 05/13/2022

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sharon Weaber

Protus Realty, Inc. License #RS305087

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,153

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom

Outdoor Features

  • Private Pool
  • Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Hershey High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 24-072-053-000-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,153

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Washer, Dryer, garage refrigerator & freezer, Master Bedroom drapes, kitchen island.
  • Home Warranty: No
  • Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator, window treatments, washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2022-05-13
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: WOW…. bring your bathing suit and goggles!!! Jump in and enjoy the 16X36 in-ground Saltwater Pool installed by Valley Pools in 2019 and surrounded by a 3 ft. concrete deck. Pool has Loop-Loc cover for the winter and a propane gas heater to extend the summer of fun. Hot tub installed by Crystal Pools in 2018. Sip your favorite beverage and enjoy the sounds coming from the park. You can hear the concerts when the wind is blowing in the right direction and see the historic Hershey Hotel and the park from your lovely back yard stone patio. Close to the walking and bike paths taking you to the Hershey Medical Center and just minutes from the heart of Hershey! As you enter this beautiful Hershey 2 story home you will notice the care and attention the owners have put into the updates for this home. First floor boasts an Open Floor plan that includes a kitchen with new SS appliances, granite counter tops, dining room with hard wood floors, (currently being used as the seller’s baking area), family room with fireplace, and a separate office space or formal living area. The second floor hosts the owner's suite with a full bath. In addition, you will find 3 bedrooms and a second full bath. Finally, there is 1000 sq ft of finished space in the lower level. Back yard is fully fenced with 2 - 4 ft gates and a double wide 8ft gate for convenience and safety. Don’t miss your opportunity to see beautiful home!!!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Storage Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3237
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3237
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 222.17
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2237
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 15

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Asphalt, Metal
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: DERRY TOWNSHIP
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397431
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: HERSHEY HIGH SCHOOL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 144700.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 38000.00
  • Land Use Code: R03
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16988.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 10546481
  • School Tax: 3433.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5153.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 24-072-053-000-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 2237
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Close Date: 07/20/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: DERRY TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2022
Closed on
Jul 18, 2022
Sold by
Abney and Terri
Bought by
Brown Luke A and Brown Michelle X
Seller's Agent
Molly Snyder
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sharon Weaber
Protus Realty, Inc.
List Price
$497,000
Sold Price
$515,000
Premium/Discount to List
$18,000
3.62%
Current Estimated Value
$598,276

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$83,276
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.65%
Original Mortgage
$437,000
Outstanding Balance
$419,763
Interest Rate
5.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$173,424

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Jul 15, 2014
Sold by
Jambrosic Michael G
Bought by
Abney Benjamin
Seller's Agent
Paul Rabon
For Sale By Owner Plus, REALTORS - Hershey
Buyer's Agent
Molly Snyder
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$324,900
Sold Price
$313,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.66%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.41%
Original Mortgage
$319,729
Interest Rate
4.18%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2007
Sold by
Nationstar Mortgage Llc
Bought by
Jambrosic Michael G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$224,000
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2004
Sold by
Bagby Richard A
Bought by
Decarmine Bender Maria

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$205,860
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Brown Luke A $515,000 None Listed On Document
Abney Benjamin $313,000 --
Jambrosic Michael G $200,000 --
Decarmine Bender Maria $228,735 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Brown Luke A $437,000
Previous Owner Abney Benjamin $319,729
Previous Owner Jambrosic Michael G $195,000
Previous Owner Jambrosic Michael G $224,000
Previous Owner Jambrosic Michael G $224,000
Previous Owner Decarmine Bender Maria $205,860
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Sold $515,000 +3.6% $159 / Sq Ft
05/14/2022 05/14/22 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2022 05/13/22 For Sale $497,000 +58.8% $154 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Sold $313,000 -3.7% $107 / Sq Ft
05/28/2014 05/28/14 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $324,900 -- $111 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $5,710 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2024 $5,367 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2023 $5,271 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2022 $5,154 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2021 $5,154 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2020 $5,154 $182,700 $38,000 $144,700
2019 $4,692 $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
2018 $4,568 $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
2017 $4,568 $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
2016 $0 $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
2015 -- $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
2014 -- $169,400 $38,000 $131,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PADA2012052

Bright MLS

APN: 24-072-053