Introducing this lovely rancher with public water and newer public sewer within the last couple years. You’ll love the single-floor living situated on . 44 acres of land with a field to the rear and beautiful mountain views! The property includes a one-car garage for plenty of storage, a paved driveway and a pellet stove heated breezeway for relaxing with a good book all year round. The covered front porch and rear concrete patio give you extra outdoor living space during the warmer months to enjoy the sunrise and sunset. The interior boasts a bright and airy eat-in kitchen/dining area with LVP flooring, newer white cabinetry and a living room with original wood floors and large bay window to let the sunshine in. There are three bedrooms and one and one-half bathrooms with a lower-level finished office space. The rest of the basement is unfinished for you to add your personal flair! Upgrades include a newer metal roof, heat pump, central air and replacement windows. What’s even better? The property is just a stone's throw away from local amenities like The Giant, Dunkin, McD’s and easy access to Route 322.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by MELISSA ANDERSON• Coldwell Banker Realty
Talk about convenience in this newly updated 3 Bed, 1.5 Bath Ranch home! Close to shopping, medical and highway yet set back enough that you don't know it's there. Updated kitchen with cabinets, appliances and flooring. Relax and enjoy entertaining on this large & level yard. Call TODAY to make this dream a reality! 100% FINANCING AVAILABLE.
BRIGHT MLS #1002627697
Apr 15, 2011
Sold
$136,000
$96/sq ft
Feb 9, 2011
Listing Removed
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Feb 3, 2011
Listed
$135,900
$96/sq ft
+5
Check out this great 3 bedroom brick ranch on . 44 acres. Needs brought up to date but the possibilities are endless! One car garage, full unfinished basement, wood burning stove are some of the benefits to owning this home. 100% Financing Available!
Public Records
Aug 11, 1987
Sold
$60,000
$42/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,135 (−6.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2025
$3,355 (+3.7%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2024
$3,234 (+2.2%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2023
$3,163 (+1.8%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2022
$3,106 (+3.1%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2021
$3,013 (+6.5%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2020
$2,831 (+4.0%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2019
$2,723 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2018
$2,686 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2017
$2,644 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2015
$2,603
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
Tax history for 26 W Shortcut Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,135 (−6.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2025
$3,355 (+3.7%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2024
$3,234 (+2.2%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2023
$3,163 (+1.8%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2022
$3,106 (+3.1%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2021
$3,013 (+6.5%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2020
$2,831 (+4.0%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2019
$2,723 (+1.4%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2018
$2,686 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2017
$2,644 (+1.6%)
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
2015
$2,603
$34,500 + $111,600
$146,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,232
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Perry County
APN
080,047.00-036.000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
The purpose of the R-1 district is to provide reasonable standards for the orderly expansion of suburban-type residential development to prevent the over-crowding of land, to exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature which are incompatible with residential development, and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes of this ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Educational/school
Library
Recreation
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 7
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Paved Driveway
Off Street, Driveway, Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric
Flooring Type: Laminate Plank, Wood
Interior Features: Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Lower Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Interior Access, Partially Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 180
Irrigation Water Rights
Improvement Assessed Value: $111,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Frame
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Level
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $34,500
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,232
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 180
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $87
County Tax: $667
School Tax: $2,546
Tax Assessed Value: $146,100
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,300
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: NEWPORT
Middle Or Junior School: NEWPORT MIDDLE
High School: NEWPORT
School District Name: NEWPORT
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Directions: From 322 Newport Exit to 34 S. , RIGHT on W. Shortcut, Home on LEFT
Municipality: HOWE TWP
Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, City/County
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,232
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.44 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Perry County
APN: 080,047.00-036.000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
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Schools
Newport El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
Newport Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.3mi
3/10
Newport High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
4/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% 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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Estimated sale price
$315,000 – $381,000
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