Prime investment opportunity along sought-after River Road with direct views of the Clarion River from the cedar tongue and groove sun porch. This brick home is ideal for a vacation rental or multi-unit short-term rental setup, featuring 3 bedrooms (1 captive), 2 bedrooms on the first floor and 2 bedrooms upstairs, 1.5 baths, and 3 separate entrances for guest privacy. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is perfect for entertaining. Includes a newer roof, newer natural gas forced-air furnace, wood-burning fireplace, and 1-car garage. Just 5 minutes to Cook Forest State Park, 1.1 miles to the public boat launch, and quick access to Routes 899 & 36.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
0.68 acresLot Size
$422Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Cheyna Griggs• EXP Realty, LLC
Contact: 8883977352
Bought with Jennifer Reilly• Berkshire Hathaway Home Service
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Market trends in 16217, PA
Last updated July 2026
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.0% MoM
Median sale price
$650K
$0 MoM
Avg. days on market
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Sale history for 1561 River Rd
Date
Event
Price
AVBREALTORS #161581
Jun 16, 2025
Sold
$295,000
$448/sq ft
May 30, 2025
Contingent
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May 27, 2025
Listed
$295,000
$448/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$228/sq ft
AVBREALTORS #142932
Apr 11, 2014
Sold
$150,000
$228/sq ft
Great location along the Clarion River in Cook Forest. Property features 3 bedroom brick home w/ full bath living room w/ wood burning fireplace, separate family room, screened in front porch, detached garage, and paved drive, and great front yard. River view from property. A rare find!
Public Records
Jul 12, 2001
Sold
$140,000
$212/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,188 (+3.8%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2025
$1,145 (+2.0%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2024
$1,122 (+1.0%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2023
$1,111
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2022
$1,111 (+2.1%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2021
$1,088 (+2.4%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2020
$1,062 (+0.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2019
$1,056 (+1.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2018
$1,039 (+3.5%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2017
$1,004 (+4.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2015
$960
$690 + $8,470
$9,160
Tax history for 1561 River Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,188 (+3.8%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2025
$1,145 (+2.0%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2024
$1,122 (+1.0%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2023
$1,111
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2022
$1,111 (+2.1%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2021
$1,088 (+2.4%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2020
$1,062 (+0.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2019
$1,056 (+1.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2018
$1,039 (+3.5%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2017
$1,004 (+4.6%)
$920 + $11,290
$12,210
2015
$960
$690 + $8,470
$9,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Lot size
0.68 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Other
County
Forest County
APN
11-00296
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
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Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: None
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Interior Features
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 12
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Basement Details: Crawl Space, Partial
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Roof: Composition
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 1238
Levels: One and One Half
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Has View
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Camp/Seasonal,Residential
Lot Information
Lot Size : 29620.8
Lot Size Dimensions: 156 x 311 x 62 x 283
Lot Size Area: 29,620.8
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.68
Zoning: residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,145
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well
Utilities: Natural Gas Connected, Natural Gas Available
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School District: East Forest
Middle Or Junior School District: East Forest
High School District: East Forest
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.68 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Forest County
APN: 11-00296
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8883977352
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East Forest El School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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East Forest Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 9.9mi
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Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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