$182,500
SOLD MAR 28, 2025

2781 Boy Scout Rd Hustontown, PA 17229

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
10.8 Acres

Recently Sold

$211 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

184 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Mountain View
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Sitting Room
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2025

Motivated seller just did a huge price drop! I challenge you to find any stick built home with a well, septic and garage on 10+ acres in the area for this price! If you want a great deal, I can help! This could definitely be the one! Quiet, country setting for this 10.8 acre property perched on top of a hill with beautiful mountain views surrounding the property. Conveniently located approx 5 miles from Turnpike and approx 5 miles to SGL. Home has been updated since 2016 with a whole house water treatment (R.O. System + UV light + water softener + 20 in filter); Fujitsu Halcyon mini split system (Four 9k BTU air handlers + two 2 ton condensers); new submersible well pump; basement heater with thermostat; high capacity (44 gal) water Amtrol water tank); all new high efficiency windows and new storm door; 3 side wrap around porch (2 sides covered); 200 amp electrical panel; extended basement to add an additional room and door to the porch; new roofs on house and garage; new refrigerator. No restrictions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jewel Palmer

(717) 377-2940 jewelpalmer@comcast.net Palmer Realty Listed on: 09/10/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi Shadle

(717) 729-8704 hj.shadle@gmail.com Iron Valley Real Estate of Chambersburg

Iron Valley Real Estate of Chambersburg

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 10.8 Acre Lot
  • Hunting Land
  • Rural Setting
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Mountain Views
  • Gas Oven or Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Connecting Stairway
  • Rear Basement Entry

Schools

  • Forbes Road Elementary And Middle School
  • Forbes Road High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5-14-013-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,473

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Motivated seller just did a huge price drop! I challenge you to find any stick built home with a well, septic and garage on 10+ acres in the area for this price! If you want a great deal, I can help! This could definitely be the one! Quiet, country setting for this 10.8 acre property perched on top of a hill with beautiful mountain views surrounding the property. Conveniently located approx 5 miles from Turnpike and approx 5 miles to SGL. Home has been updated since 2016 with a whole house water treatment (R.O. System + UV light + water softener + 20 in filter); Fujitsu Halcyon mini split system (Four 9k BTU air handlers + two 2 ton condensers); new submersible well pump; basement heater with thermostat; high capacity (44 gal) water Amtrol water tank); all new high efficiency windows and new storm door; 3 side wrap around porch (2 sides covered); 200 amp electrical panel; extended basement to add an additional room and door to the porch; new roofs on house and garage; new refrigerator. No restrictions.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Interior Amenities: Combination Kitchen/Dining
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Basement, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Unfinished
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 864
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 864
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 225.69
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 2781

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s)
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Mountain
  • 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: Garage - Side Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • 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

  • School District: FORBES ROAD
  • Elementary School: FORBES ROAD
  • Middle School: FORBES ROAD
  • High School: FORBES ROAD
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396471
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: FORBES ROAD
  • High School: FORBES ROAD
  • Middle Or Junior School: FORBES ROAD

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Hunting Available, Not In Development, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, Rural, Trees/Wooded, Unrestricted
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.80
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 470448.00
  • Property Condition: Good

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1473.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 5-14-013-00
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 03/28/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FORBES ROAD

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 10, 2024
Closed on
Mar 24, 2025
Sold by
Kalyankar Makrand and Kalyankar Jill
Bought by
Ash Cody
Seller's Agent
Jewel Palmer
Palmer Realty
Buyer's Agent
Heidi Shadle
Iron Valley Real Estate of Chambersburg
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$182,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,500
-6.41%
Views
2465
Current Estimated Value
$174,143

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,357
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-8.95%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2009
Sold by
Wilson Nthnony C and Wilson Mary
Bought by
Wilson Anthony C and Wilson Mary
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $182,500 Madison Settlement Services
Deed $182,500 Madison Settlement Services
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/28/2025 03/28/25 Sold $182,500 -6.4% $211 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2025 03/04/25 For Sale $195,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
03/03/2025 03/03/25 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2025 03/01/25 Price Changed $195,000 -13.3% $226 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Price Changed $224,900 -5.9% $260 / Sq Ft
10/25/2024 10/25/24 Price Changed $239,000 -13.1% $277 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $275,000 +227.4% $318 / Sq Ft
12/22/2016 12/22/16 Sold $84,000 -15.9% --
09/27/2016 09/27/16 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2016 08/24/16 For Sale $99,900 -- --
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 $1,473 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2024 $1,473 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2023 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2022 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2021 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2020 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2019 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2018 $1,415 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2017 $1,427 $29,820 $13,960 $15,860
2016 -- $30,070 $14,210 $15,860
2015 -- $30,070 $14,210 $15,860
2014 -- $30,070 $14,210 $15,860
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAFU2001356

Bright MLS

APN: 05-14-013