3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin on 10 acres in Tuscarora Forest. Building restrictions and covenants. Association fee of $100 per year toward road maintenance. Detached 10 x 24 garage for tool & ATV storage. Hiking trail along Juniata River. Rustic cabin with stone fireplace and screened in deck to enjoy summer evenings in the mountains. Cabin furnished and ready to move in. Close to State Game Lands. Close to Penn State! Being sold "As Is" with no further improvements. Cash or Conventional Financing Only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1997Year Built
10 acresLot Size
$255Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by James Zendt• Jack Gaughen Network Services Hower & Associates
•717-436-8200 (broker)
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3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin on 10 acres in Tuscarora Forest. Building restrictions and covenants. Association fee of $100 per year toward road maintenance. Detached 10 x 24 garage for tool & ATV storage. Hiking trail along Juniata River. Rustic cabin with stone fireplace and screened in deck to enjoy summer evenings in the mountains. Cabin furnished and ready to move in. Close to State Game Lands. Close to Penn State! Being sold ''As Is'' with no further improvements. Cash or Conventional Financing Only.
BRIGHT MLS #PAJT2000206
Feb 21, 2022
Sold
$173,000
$154/sq ft
Jan 10, 2022
Pending
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Dec 15, 2021
Listed
$189,000
$169/sq ft
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3 bedroom, 1 bath cabin on 10 acres in Tuscarora Forest. Building restrictions and covenants. Association fee of $100 per year toward road maintenance. Detached 10 x 24 garage for tool & ATV storage. Hiking trail along Juniata River. Rustic cabin with stone fireplace and screened in deck to enjoy summer evenings in the mountains. Cabin furnished and ready to move in. Close to State Game Lands. Close to Penn State! Being sold "As Is" with no further improvements. Cash or Conventional Financing Only.
BRIGHT MLS #PAJT2005084
Feb 21, 2022
Sold
$173,000
$154/sq ft
Dec 15, 2021
Listed
$189,000
$169/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,651 (+2.7%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2025
$1,607 (+7.4%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2024
$1,496 (+27.6%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2023
$1,173 (+1.7%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2022
$1,153 (+4.1%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2021
$1,108 (+7.3%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2020
$1,033 (+0.2%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2019
$1,031 (+1.5%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2018
$1,016 (+3.8%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2017
$979 (+3.0%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2015
$951 (+2.9%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2014
$924
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
Tax history for 279 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,651 (+2.7%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2025
$1,607 (+7.4%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2024
$1,496 (+27.6%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2023
$1,173 (+1.7%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2022
$1,153 (+4.1%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2021
$1,108 (+7.3%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2020
$1,033 (+0.2%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2019
$1,031 (+1.5%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2018
$1,016 (+3.8%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2017
$979 (+3.0%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2015
$951 (+2.9%)
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
2014
$924
$3,300 + $8,040
$11,340
*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
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
10 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,120
Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Juniata County
APN
04-04B-021
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Sq. Ft.: 240
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 1
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Private, Gravel Driveway
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Interior Features: Attic
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Great Room, Bathroom 1
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: No
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone: C or X
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Completed
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Other, Trees/Wooded, Sloping, Mountainous, Rural
Farm Information
Tree
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,120
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $366
School Tax: $742
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $11,340
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,108
Utilities
Utilities Information
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Sewer Septic: Mound System
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: JUNIATA
Middle Or Junior School: TUSCARORA
High School: JUNIATA
School District Name: JUNIATA COUNTY
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
In City Limits
Directions: Exit Route 322 at Arch Rock. Right onto William Penn Highway. Right onto Reservoir Rd. Right onto Forest Rd. Property is on the left at top of hill. 2.6 miles from Route 322.
Municipality: FERMANAGH TWP
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,120
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Juniata County
APN: 04-04B-021
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Tuscarora Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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Juniata Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
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