36 Short Ln Jonestown, PA 17038
1
Bed
1
Bath
2,802
Sq Ft
0.91
Acres
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- Wooded Lot
- No HOA
- Mountainous Lot
- Rambler Architecture
- 2 Car Attached Garage
About This Home
As of July 2025Public Auction Saturday, July 20, 2024 @ 11:00 a.m. Showings by Open House only, Saturdays June 29th & July 6th from 1-3 p.m. Successful bidder required a 10% non refundable deposit. Settlement within 45 days. Buyer pays the 2% Real Estate Transfer Tax. List price does not reflect final sales price. .91 acre mountain property with a 2,800 SF Ranch Home currently converted into main living quarters and a 3 unit, 1 BR apartments. Oversized 2-car garage. Home in need of repair. A nice wooded setting w/abundant wildlife. Sells ready for a complete renovation to make into a permanent residence, cabin, or vacation home. Jonestown/Swatara State Park Area.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata License #RS303415 Listed on: 06/21/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,252
Year Built
- Built in 1969
Lot Details
- 0.91 Acre Lot
- Rural Setting
- Level Lot
- Mountainous Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Back Yard
- Property is zoned TIMBERLAND, Open Space Conservation
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- 8 Driveway Spaces
- Front Facing Garage
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Rambler Architecture
- Fixer Upper
- Block Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Modular or Manufactured Materials
- Stick Built Home
Interior Spaces
- 2,802 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1 Level
- Paneling
- Replacement Windows
- Insulated Windows
- Views of Woods
- Laundry on main level
- Unfinished Basement
Flooring
- Carpet
- Laminate
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 1 Main Level Bedroom
- 1 Full Bathroom
Utilities
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- 100 Amp Service
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Jonestown Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 33-2300388-418318-0000
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 9, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Steiner Craig E and Steiner Kathy S
Bought by
Horst Evan
Seller's Agent
Ginny Lewis-McLaughlin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Amy Horst
J. H. Troup, REALTOR
List Price
$430,000
Sold Price
$410,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.65%
Views
13
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-100.00%
Original Mortgage
$402,573
Outstanding Balance
$402,573
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
-$212,987
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 21, 2024
Closed on
Aug 1, 2024
Sold by
Wolfe Larry Roy and Wolfe Colleen M
Bought by
Steiner Craig E and Steiner Kathy S
Seller's Agent
Keith Snyder
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$65,000
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
$110,000
169.23%
Views
205
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
166.07%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Wolfe Larry R and Wolfe Colleen M
Bought by
Zimmerman Andrew M and Smith Jordan M
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $175,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $188,000 | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2025 07/09/25 | Sold | $410,000 | -4.7% | $119 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | For Sale | $430,000 | +145.7% | $125 / Sq Ft |
| 08/27/2024 08/27/24 | Sold | $175,000 | +169.2% | $62 / Sq Ft |
| 07/22/2024 07/22/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/21/2024 06/21/24 | For Sale | $65,000 | -- | $23 / 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 | $1,252 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2024 | $1,107 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2023 | $1,107 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2022 | $1,071 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2021 | $1,006 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2020 | $986 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2019 | $971 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2018 | $948 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2017 | $201 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2016 | $920 | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2015 | -- | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $57,000 | $43,900 | $13,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Ginny Lewis-McLaughlin
G
Seller's Agent in 2025
Ginny Lewis-McLaughlin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
1 in this area
18 Total Sales
-
Amy Horst
A
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amy Horst
J. H. Troup, REALTOR
(717) 713-0069
2 in this area
20 Total Sales
-
Keith Snyder
Seller's Agent in 2024
Keith Snyder
Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
(717) 376-4029
4 in this area
219 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2024
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Non Subscribing Office
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALN2015406
APN: 33-2300388-418318-0000
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