$169,900
SOLD JAN 29, 2026

2257 S Forge Rd Palmyra, PA 17078

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,225 Sq Ft
16,117 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Workshop
  • Palmyra Area Senior High School Rated A-
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of January 2026

Excellent opportunity awaits you with this three bedroom country rancher - Fenced yard, full basement for additional expansion potential, located close to state game lands and more - Bring your imagination and elbow grease and this could be your new home or a great rental - Easy one floor living - Main level offers living room, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom, laundry room and three bedrooms (one with 1/2 bath en-suite) - Full basement is unfinished and ready for your build out! Conveniently located within 45 minutes of Harrisburg, 38 minutes from Lancaster, 20 minutes from Lebanon - This is located in an USDA eligible location -

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Paul Snyder III

(717) 291-6400 info@highlandrealtygroup.com Highland Realty Group LLC Brokerage Phone: 7172916400 License #5000701 Listed on: 11/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Brittany Johnson

(717) 761-4800 cpacamphilladmins@coldwellbankermoves.com Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS376784

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,502

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 0.37 Acre Lot
  • Chain Link Fence
  • Property is zoned CONSERVATION - VERIFY

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Fixer Upper
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Pitched Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Unfinished Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Workshop

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Outbuilding
  • Rain Gutters
  • Porch

Schools

  • Palmyra Area Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 31-2305204-336363-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,502

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0.37 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Special Features: RealEstateOwned
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Single
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Workshop
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor, Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 2450
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1225
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 138.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1225
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1225
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1225
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Metal, Pitched
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Crushed Stone
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • High School: PALMYRA AREA SENIOR

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Chain Link
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.37
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 16117.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Major Rehab Needed
  • Zoning: CONSERVATION - VERIFY

Rental Info

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

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 1902.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2502.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 31-2305204-336363-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PALMYRA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 13, 2025
Closed on
Jan 6, 2026
Sold by
M & T Bank
Bought by
Weiant Candice and Weiant Alex
Seller's Agent
Paul Snyder III
Highland Realty Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
Brittany Johnson
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Views
1266

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
224.04%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Lebanon County Sheriff
Bought by
M & T Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 2019
Sold by
Shaffer Thomas L and Shaffer Valerie A
Bought by
Shaffer Valerie A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 19, 2005
Sold by
Zima Peter F and Zima Donna J
Bought by
Shaffer Valerie A and Shaffer Thomas L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$50,000
Interest Rate
5.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $169,900 Liberty Title
Sheriffs Deed $62,180 American Title
Sheriffs Deed $62,180 American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer $75,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $50,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/29/2026 01/29/26 Sold $169,900 0.0% $139 / Sq Ft
12/30/2025 12/30/25 Pending -- -- --
11/13/2025 11/13/25 For Sale $169,900 -- $139 / 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 $2,528 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2024 $2,339 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2023 $2,339 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2022 $2,278 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2021 $2,150 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2020 $2,120 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2019 $2,055 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2018 $2,035 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2017 $510 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2016 $1,901 $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2015 -- $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
2014 -- $104,800 $34,100 $70,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALN2023708

Bright MLS

APN: 31-2305204-336363-0000

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