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Seller's Agent in 2025
Curvin Horning
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
(717) 606-2226
14 in this area
364 Total Sales
280 Forest Rd Denver, PA 17517
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
4,713
Sq Ft
8.47
Acres
Highlights
- 8.47 Acre Lot
- 2 Fireplaces
- No HOA
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Sun or Florida Room
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of August 2025AUCTION DATE - Saturday, June 6/14 at 2 pm. LISTED PRICE IS AN OPENING BID ONLY AND IS NOT INDICATIVE OF THE FINAL SALE PRICE. REAL ESTATE: 81⁄2 ACRES, partially wooded w/custom one owner 11⁄2 sty. Cape Cod dwl. w/4713 SF finished area w/eat-in kitchen w/custom oak cabinets, breakfast island & appliances, dining rm., living rm. w/cathedral ceiling, exposed beams & brick hearth w/gas fireplace, family rm. w/gas fireplace, parlor, foyer w/open banister stairs to 2nd floor, sun rm. w/hot tub, 1st floor laundry/mudrm., 3 bdrms. (Ist floor primary bdrm., bath & his/her walk-in closets), 2 baths, attic, finished daylight bsmt. w/spacious family/rec. rm. w/2nd kitchen, canning rm. & rear door access, heat pump & central AC, deck & covered front porch, insulated windows, raised panel doors throughout, attached 2-car garage. Outbldg.: 2 sty. masonry hip roof bank barn 30x20 w/overhead door, shop area & 2nd floor storage w/rear access door all on 81⁄2 ACRES partially wooded country lot w/beautiful farmland views, mature shade, professional landscaping, on-site well & septic. NOTE: Owner relocated to retirement quarters & motivated to sell! Ideally located one owner country property w/"very clean, well-maintained & move-in" condition dwl. Minutes to Blainsport, Schoeneck & Kleinfeltersville w/easy access to Rts. 897, 419 & 272. Terms 10% down, balance 60 days or before. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., June 7 from 1 to 4 PM.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(717) 606-2226 curvin@curvinhorning.com Kingsway Realty - Ephrata Listed on: 06/02/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
(301) 806-8871 carolstrasfeld@gmail.com Unrepresented Buyer Office
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $11,005
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- 8.47 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 5 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Block Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- 2 Fireplaces
- Brick Fireplace
- Gas Fireplace
- Family Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Finished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
Farming
- Bank Barn
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 090-92003-0-0000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Martin Irwin W and Martin Dorothy W
Bought by
Martin Leroy H and Martin Emma W
Seller's Agent
Curvin Horning
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
Buyer's Agent
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
60%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$165,359
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-43.95%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 1997
Bought by
Martin Irwin W and Martin Dorothy W
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $800,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Sold | $800,000 | +60.0% | $170 / Sq Ft |
| 06/16/2025 06/16/25 | Off Market | $500,000 | -- | -- |
| 06/02/2025 06/02/25 | For Sale | $500,000 | -- | $106 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $11,006 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2024 | $11,006 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2023 | $10,751 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2022 | $10,467 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2021 | $10,467 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2020 | $10,467 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2019 | $10,344 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2018 | $8,041 | $439,900 | $185,300 | $254,600 |
| 2017 | $9,076 | $315,900 | $112,500 | $203,400 |
| 2016 | $9,076 | $315,900 | $112,500 | $203,400 |
| 2015 | $1,867 | $315,900 | $112,500 | $203,400 |
| 2014 | $6,872 | $315,900 | $112,500 | $203,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Curvin Horning
-
Carol Strasfeld
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Carol Strasfeld
Unrepresented Buyer Office
(301) 806-8871
1 in this area
9,142 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALA2070896
APN: 090-92003-0-0000
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