NOT LISTED FOR SALE

280 Forest Rd Denver, PA 17517

Estimated Value: $763,000 - $871,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
4,713 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 13, 2025

Last sale price $800,000 $170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,474 / mo

72 Days on Market

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 2025

AUCTION 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

Curvin Horning

(717) 733-4777 lynn@kingswayrealty.com Kingsway Realty - Ephrata Listed on: 06/02/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Unrepresented

datacorrect@brightmls.com Unrepresented

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,005

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

8.47 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4713
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4713
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 260.16
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3075
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1638
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1638
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Bank Barn
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 5

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric Backup
  • 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 Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 8.47
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 368953.20
  • Zoning: ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 8885.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 11005.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 090-92003-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COCALICO

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 2, 2025
Closed on
Aug 13, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Curvin Horning
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
Buyer's Agent
Unrepresented
Unrepresented
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
$300,000
60%
Views
87
Current Estimated Value
$836,353

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$36,353
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 1997
Bought by
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$800,000 None Listed On Document
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Source: Public Records

Property History

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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

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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
2026 $11,477 $439,900 $185,300 $254,600
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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2070896

Bright MLS

APN: 090-92003-0-0000

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