A 24 year old idyllic colonial style house with 3+ bedrooms is situated on just under 5 acres in the hamlet of Sweet Valley, Luzerne County. This farmette has a quite country setting with deeded pond rights. The plot is a 50/50 wooded/open with the possibility of the addition of a pond on the property. This property is zoned agriculture.
Single-familyProperty Type
$181Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Sarah Rapson• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Poggi, REALTORS
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Market trends in 18656, PA
Last updated August 2026
Sale-to-List Price
98.9%
+1.0% MoM
Median sale price
$320K
$45K MoM
Avg. days on market
39d
43 days MoM
Recently sold homes
3
1 MoM
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Sale history for 171 Grassy Pond Rd
Date
Event
Price
Public Records
Sep 9, 2021
Sold
$301,000
$108/sq ft
LCAR #21-1923
Jun 24, 2021
Sold
$301,000
$108/sq ft
May 3, 2021
Listed
$280,000
$100/sq ft
LCAR #20-4320
Oct 1, 2020
Listed
$287,500
$103/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,509 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2025
$6,391 (−0.1%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2024
$6,399 (+1.2%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2023
$6,326 (+1.0%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2022
$6,263 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2021
$6,148
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2020
$6,148 (+4.3%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2019
$5,896 (+2.6%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2018
$5,749 (+2.0%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2017
$5,638 (+3.4%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2015
$5,451
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
Tax history for 171 Grassy Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,509 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2025
$6,391 (−0.1%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2024
$6,399 (+1.2%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2023
$6,326 (+1.0%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2022
$6,263 (+1.9%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2021
$6,148
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2020
$6,148 (+4.3%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2019
$5,896 (+2.6%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2018
$5,749 (+2.0%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2017
$5,638 (+3.4%)
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
2015
$5,451
$49,600 + $292,400
$342,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.82 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,864
Year built
1996
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Luzerne County
APN
54-G4 -00A-08J-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
Has Attached Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 1
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Oil, Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 7
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Unfinished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,300
Below Grade Finished Area: 500
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Property Features
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
Lot Size : 4.82
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,147.69
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Well, Private
Utilities: Cable Available
Location
Schools Information
School District: Lake Lehman
Location Information
Directions: From Dallas take Rt.118 W @ Hunlock Creek go left at Y to Sweet Valley @ Approx 4 miles, passing fire company, on left, turn Right onto Post Office Rd. at Grassy Pond turn left. #171 is on the left.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 2,864
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4.82 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1996
Year Renovated: —
County: Luzerne County
APN: 54-G4 -00A-08J-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ross El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Lake-Lehman Junior-Senior High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.