$341,000
SOLD MAY 5, 2025

861 S Forge Rd Palmyra, PA 17078

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,705 Sq Ft
0.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

79% Above List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Corner Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • 5-minute walk to Southeast Family Park

About This Home

As of May 2025

Come check it out as this house has been kept immaculate on both the interior and exterior, Nice Cherry kitchen with Corian counter tops by Colonial Craft in Annville. Nice enclosed Sunroom and large oversized garage. The listing price is the suggested starting price for the Auction to be held at the property on April 19 at 1pm. Auctioneer is Roy D. Shirk .

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roy Shirk

Suburban Realty License #RS184680L Listed on: 03/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Bill Bering

Bering Real Estate Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,511

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.43 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in good condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Accessible Home Design

  • Level Entry For Accessibility

Schools

  • Palmyra Area Middle School
  • Palmyra Area Senior High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Londonderry Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 28-2294236-356046-0000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,511

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Come check it out as this house has been kept immaculate on both the interior and exterior, Nice Cherry kitchen with Corian counter tops by Colonial Craft in Annville. Nice enclosed Sunroom and large oversized garage. The listing price is the suggested starting price for the Auction to be held at the property on April 19 at 1pm. Auctioneer is Roy D. Shirk .
  • Special Features: Auction
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Upgraded Countertops
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1705
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1705
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 269.57
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1265
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 440
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 440
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 861

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathroom: 1
  • Lower Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: 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
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: PALMYRA AREA
  • Middle School: PALMYRA AREA
  • High School: PALMYRA AREA SENIOR
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397383
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: PALMYRA AREA SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: PALMYRA AREA

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 101
  • Lot Features: Level, Corner
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 18731.00
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 3334.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4511.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 28-2294236-356046-0000
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1705
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Close Date: 05/05/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: PALMYRA AREA

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 20, 2025
Closed on
May 5, 2025
Sold by
Snyder Witmer E and Snyder Sharon J
Bought by
Bering William N and Bering Debra J
Seller's Agent
Roy Shirk
Suburban Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bill Bering
Bering Real Estate Co.
List Price
$190,000
Sold Price
$341,000
Premium/Discount to List
$151,000
79.47%
Views
615

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-47.10%
Source: Public Records

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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 $341,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/07/2025 07/07/25 Price Changed $419,900 -1.2% $225 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 For Sale $425,000 +24.6% $227 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Sold $341,000 +79.5% $200 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
03/20/2025 03/20/25 For Sale $190,000 -- $111 / 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
2025 $4,511 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2024 $4,180 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2023 $4,180 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2022 $4,073 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2021 $3,848 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2020 $3,796 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2019 $3,722 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2018 $3,683 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2017 $975 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2016 $3,445 $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2015 -- $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
2014 -- $183,700 $47,000 $136,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALN2019312

Bright MLS

APN: 28-2294236-356046-0000