Spectacularly private setting on 4 acres this 1900 SF raised ranch features two story living room with stone fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, finished lower level two car garage PLUS a detached 24 x 36 garage with finished room on second floor. Trails and well maintained wooded outdoors offers lots of space for outdoor activities. Close to Rte 118 and 29.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
4 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Kevin Smith• Classic Properties Back Mountain
Bought with Pat Guesto• Century 21 Signature Properties
Secluded and close to shopping, restaurants, highways this property includes a detached HEATED garage with a loft that can be made into a living space. Back-Up Generator, Camera Security. Well maintained grounds like a state park. If you like nature and privacy, then don't miss country estate with city comforts. Home sits back off road. There are trees in front blocking view from road.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,904 (+1.8%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2025
$3,834 (−0.1%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2024
$3,839
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2023
$3,838 (+1.0%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2022
$3,800 (+1.9%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2021
$3,731
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2020
$3,731 (+4.2%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2019
$3,581 (+2.5%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2018
$3,493 (+2.0%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2017
$3,426 (+4.5%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2015
$3,278
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
Tax history for 5896 Main Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,904 (+1.8%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2025
$3,834 (−0.1%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2024
$3,839
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2023
$3,838 (+1.0%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2022
$3,800 (+1.9%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2021
$3,731
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2020
$3,731 (+4.2%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2019
$3,581 (+2.5%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2018
$3,493 (+2.0%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2017
$3,426 (+4.5%)
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
2015
$3,278
$58,100 + $146,400
$204,500
*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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Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,756
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Luzerne County
APN
37-F5 -00A-16L-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Propane, Wood, Baseboard
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,450
Below Grade Finished Area: 610
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
Security Features: Security System
Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage, Workshop
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
Lot Size : 200x389x242x360x537
Lot Size Acres: 4
Zoning Description: Agricultural
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,800.31
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Lake Lehman
Location Information
Directions: Rt. 415 to 118, left on Main Road Sweet Valley. Home on Right
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,756
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1998
Year Renovated: —
County: Luzerne County
APN: 37-F5 -00A-16L-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ross El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 3.5mi
4/10
Lake-Lehman Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
2/10 Wind Factor
4% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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