This home's estimate is 9.9% higher than the average sale price ($270K) of 6 comparable homes.
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261 Forest Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
About this home
Outstanding and well maintained ranch home. Ceramic tile floor in kitchen with Corrian counter tops. Sun room has separate heat pump and also has a ceramic tile floor. Patio is covered. There is a hot tub pad off the patio. There is a gazebo in the rear yard and a small shed there also. The main shed is stick built on site. the floor plan of this property was for three bedrooms but was adjusted for larger rooms. Great for easy living. Driveway, patio and retaining walls are paver and versa lock. Property is well landscaped and was professionally maintained. There is a flag pole in the front yard. Main bathroom has ceramic floor and walls and is larger than normal. Property is on slab except for the garage. There is a carport in the driveway for additional car storage. Sunroom square footage was included in the square footage figure. It is heated and air conditioned.
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Sale history for 261 Forest Rd
$74/sq ft
$79/sq ft
$71/sq ft
Tax history for 261 Forest Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- # of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Attached Carport Spaces: 2
- # of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
- Has Garage
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Open Parking Spaces: 2
- Driveway, Attached Garage, Attached Carport
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Interior Information
- Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
- Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
- Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Room Information
- # of Rooms: 5
- Living Room, Master Bedroom, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
- Laundry Type: Main Floor
- Basement Information
- Basement: No
Exterior
- Property Information
- Improvement Assessed Value: $40,730
- Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Building Information
- Construction Not Completed
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
- Roof: Shingle
- Structure Type: Detached
- Other Structures: Shed
- Exterior Information
- Street Lights
- Lot Information
- Lot Features: Sloping, Front Yard, Rear Yard
- Lot Size Dimensions: .30
- Tidal Water: No
- Land Information
- Land Assessed Value: $7,760
- Above Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,832
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Information
- Finished Sq.Ft.: 403
- Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Assessed Value: $48,490
- Tax Year: 2016
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,263
Utilities
- Utilities Information
- Central Air
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- 200+ Amp Service
- Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
- Hot Water: Electric
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
Location
- School Information
- School District Name: POTTSVILLE AREA
- Location Information
- Cross Street: DEERFIELD DR
- Directions: At Mount Carbon on Centre Street turn up Forest Road behind the Pottsville Pizzeria to property on right.
- Municipality: POTTSVILLE
Public facts
- Beds: 2
- Baths: 1.5
- Sq. Ft.: 1,696
- Stories: 1.0
- Lot Size: 0.3 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1979
- Year Renovated: 1979
- County: Schuylkill County
- APN: 68-56-0126.009
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Schools
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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