$620,000
SOLD JUL 18, 2025

3523 Laurel Rd James Creek, PA 16657

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,976 Sq Ft
1.17 Acres

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Log Cabin
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Porch

About This Home

As of July 2025

Act Fast – Beautiful 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat Near Raystown Lake!
This turnkey 4BR, 2.5BA home offers the perfect blend of country charm and modern comfort just minutes from Lake Raystown Resort (2.6 mi), Trough Creek State Park (3.3 mi), and Tatman Run boat launch (2.4 mi). The open floor plan features a sunlit living room with fireplace, spacious kitchen/dining area, and a main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the open deck, covered front porch, or screened-in back porch. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile loft. Exterior highlights include a newly stoned driveway, 1,000-gallon propane tank, fire ring, wood shed, camper hookup, and whole-house generator. The garage has 10’ ceilings for boat storage, and a workbench. Superior wall basement with rough-ins for an additional bath. Your private mountain paradise awaits—schedule a tour today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David White

OwnerEntry.com License #SBR005629 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

David White

OwnerEntry.com License #SBR005629 Listed on: 05/22/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,565

Year Built

  • Built in 2011

Lot Details

  • 1.17 Acre Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 8 Driveway Spaces
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Poured Concrete
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • 1 Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Garage Access

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,565

Year Built

Built in 2011

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2011
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Act Fast – Beautiful 4-Bedroom Mountain Retreat Near Raystown Lake! This turnkey 4BR, 2.5BA home offers the perfect blend of country charm and modern comfort just minutes from Lake Raystown Resort (2.6 mi), Trough Creek State Park (3.3 mi), and Tatman Run boat launch (2.4 mi). The open floor plan features a sunlit living room with fireplace, spacious kitchen/dining area, and a main-level primary suite with walk-in closet and private bath. Enjoy outdoor living on the open deck, covered front porch, or screened-in back porch. Upstairs includes 3 bedrooms, a full bath, and a versatile loft. Exterior highlights include a newly stoned driveway, 1,000-gallon propane tank, fire ring, wood shed, camper hookup, and whole-house generator. The garage has 10’ ceilings for boat storage, and a workbench. Superior wall basement with rough-ins for an additional bath. Your private mountain paradise awaits—schedule a tour today!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Energy Star Dishwasher, Energy Star Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Laminated
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 9
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Walkout Level, Interior Access, Garage Access, Poured Concrete, Unfinished, Full
  • Total Sq Ft: 3976
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2976
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 217.74
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2976
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 3523

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • 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
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Log
  • Roof: Asphalt, 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
  • Parking Features: Gravel Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 10
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 8

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: HUNTINGDON AREA
  • School District Key: 300200397268
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Partly Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.17
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 50965.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Zoning: R

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3565.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: NO TAX RECORD
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 07/18/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: HUNTINGDON AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 22, 2025
Closed on
Jul 17, 2025
Sold by
Illjes Family Revocable Trust and Illjes Theodore F
Bought by
Evans Brent M and Evans Laura
Seller's Agent
David White
OwnerEntry.com
Buyer's Agent
David White
OwnerEntry.com
List Price
$648,000
Sold Price
$620,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$28,000
-4.32%
Views
73

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
48.86%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$320,000
Interest Rate
5.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$317,510

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Illjes Theodore F and Illjes Carolyn M
Bought by
The Illjes Family Revocable Trust
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 $597,600 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $155,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Sold $620,000 -4.3% $208 / Sq Ft
06/09/2025 06/09/25 Pending -- -- --
05/22/2025 05/22/25 For Sale $648,000 -- $218 / 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
2024 $3,595 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2023 $3,369 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2022 $3,299 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2021 $3,203 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2020 $3,123 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2019 $2,951 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2018 $2,987 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2017 $2,943 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2016 $2,823 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2015 $2,797 $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
2014 -- $43,120 $4,000 $39,120
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PAHU2023620

Bright MLS

APN: 49-02-04.8