$226,500
SOLD JUN 20, 2025

229 N Forrest St York, PA 17404

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,215 Sq Ft
9,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$186 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of June 2025

If you’ve been waiting for a home with great bones in a convenient suburban neighborhood, this one’s full of potential.This classic brick Cape Cod shows pride of ownership and offers timeless features like wood floors, replacement windows, and central air. With two bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious second-floor area that could be used as a third bedroom or bonus space, there’s flexibility to suit your needs.The detached garage with electric is a standout feature—perfect for storage, hobbies, or anyone who loves to tinker. A shed in the backyard adds even more storage options.While the home could use some updates, it’s a blank canvas for someone ready to put their own touch on a well-built home in a great location. Just minutes from Carlisle Commerce Center and Delco Plaza, you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, Lowes for home improvement needs, and easy access to Route 30 for commutes and travel.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nathan Krotzer

RE/MAX Pinnacle License #AB068582 Listed on: 05/15/2025

RE/MAX Pinnacle

Last Buyer's Agent

Jodi Reineberg

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,501

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 9,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,215 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Accessible Home Design

  • Grab Bars

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West Manchester Twp Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 0041
  • Assessor Parcel Number 51-000-04-0041-00-00000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,501

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: washer, dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 5/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: If you’ve been waiting for a home with great bones in a convenient suburban neighborhood, this one’s full of potential. This classic brick Cape Cod shows pride of ownership and offers timeless features like wood floors, replacement windows, and central air. With two bedrooms on the first floor and a spacious second-floor area that could be used as a third bedroom or bonus space, there’s flexibility to suit your needs. The detached garage with electric is a standout feature—perfect for storage, hobbies, or anyone who loves to tinker. A shed in the backyard adds even more storage options. While the home could use some updates, it’s a blank canvas for someone ready to put their own touch on a well-built home in a great location. Just minutes from Carlisle Commerce Center and Delco Plaza, you’ll find supermarkets, restaurants, Lowes for home improvement needs, and easy access to Route 30 for commutes and travel.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Built-Ins
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Brick
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Full Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Hookup
  • Total Sq Ft: 1215
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1215
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 164.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1215
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 229

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 9
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street
  • Off Street Parking Spaces: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • 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: WEST YORK AREA
  • School District Key: 300200396680
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2603.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3501.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 51-000-04-0041-00-00000
  • Tax Lot: 0041
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1215
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 06/20/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: WEST YORK AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 15, 2025
Closed on
Jun 20, 2025
Sold by
Strom John E and Strom Steve A
Bought by
Tyson Kellie
Seller's Agent
Nathan Krotzer
RE/MAX Pinnacle
Buyer's Agent
Jodi Reineberg
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$226,500
Premium/Discount to List
$26,500
13.25%
Views
109

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.24%
Original Mortgage
$192,525
Outstanding Balance
$192,363
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$12,183

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 24, 1998
Sold by
Strom John E and Strom Rose M
Bought by
Strom John E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 1991
Bought by
Strom John E and Strom Rose M
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
Fiduciary Deed $226,500 None Listed On Document
Fiduciary Deed $226,500 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed $70,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $192,525 New Conventional
Closed $192,525 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $226,500 +13.3% $186 / Sq Ft
05/18/2025 05/18/25 Pending -- -- --
05/15/2025 05/15/25 For Sale $200,000 -- $165 / 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 $3,501 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2024 $3,413 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2023 $3,413 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2022 $3,413 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2021 $3,309 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2020 $3,309 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2019 $3,247 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2018 $3,221 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2017 $3,122 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2016 $0 $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2015 -- $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
2014 -- $103,830 $27,860 $75,970
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAYK2078306

Bright MLS

APN: 51-000-04-0041.00-00000