1 Floor living at it's finest! Fantastic Pottsville rancher located in the popular Forest Hills Park neighborhood perched on beautiful storybook setting lot surrounded by matures trees providing privacy to the rear and side. This rancher has so much to offer! 6 BRS, 3 full baths, gorgeous fiberglass in ground pool, 2 car attached garage with opener, electric heat pump with C/A, natural gas heater in lower level provides ample heat for the lower & main levels. Need in-law quarters or extended family? The large fully finished daylight basement would easily provide that. Most of the basement is above grade with walkout to the rear yard. The main level features an open floor plan with cathedral ceiling and beaming with tons of natural sunlight, spacious living & dining room combo with hardwood floor and sliders to the large rear deck, beautiful updated oak 42 handle kitchen with granite countertops, center island, double sink , all appliances remaining and convenient access to the 2 car attached garage. On the other side of the main level is primary BR with it's own primary bath with easy step in shower and grab handle, 2 more BRS, main full bath. The expansive foyer completes the main level. The lower level is fully finished and features a large family room, game/rec room with pool table that stays and brick wood burning fireplace with attached natural gas heater and access to the rear patio & pool. 3 more BRS, the 3rd full bath and laundry room complete the lower level. Additional features include a large shed, architectural shingle roof, replacement windows, hardwood & ceramic tiled floors, driveway parking for 3 cars and electric baseboard backup heat. Total SQFT approximately 2924 including the lower level. The rear fully fenced yard with large deck overlooking the gorgeous in ground pool provides endless hours of family fun. Note: The heat pump & C/A provides HVAC for the main level only. The lower level has electric baseboard & gas heat. This rancher is a must see and will not last long! Seller has already found a new home so possession can be very quick. Schedule to see it today!
Sold for $301,000
$301,000
280 Forest Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901
6beds
2,924sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1982
0.3 Acres Lot
$344,800 Zestimate®
$103/sqft
$2,380 Estimated rent
Home value
$344,800
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Cooling
- Other
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,924 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off-street, Garage
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 0.3 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 68560126015
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Condition
- Year built: 1982
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Pottsville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $103/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $109,090
- Annual tax amount: $4,582
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/8/2025 | Sold | $301,000-7.4%$103/sqft |
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| 3/29/2023 | Listing removed | $325,000$111/sqft |
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| 3/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $325,000$111/sqft |
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| 2/11/2023 | Listing removed | $325,000$111/sqft |
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| 2/5/2023 | Price change | $325,000-4.4%$111/sqft |
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| 1/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $340,000$116/sqft |
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| 1/25/2023 | Pending sale | $340,000$116/sqft |
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| 1/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $340,000+13.3%$116/sqft |
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| 12/23/2021 | Sold | $300,000$103/sqft |
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| 11/3/2021 | Pending sale | $300,000+0.7%$103/sqft |
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| 10/22/2021 | Listed for sale | $298,000$102/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,582 +0.3% | $54,545 |
| 2022 | $4,567 +0.7% | $54,545 |
| 2021 | $4,534 +2.7% | $54,545 |
| 2020 | $4,417 +128.4% | $54,545 |
| 2019 | $1,934 -51.7% | $54,545 |
| 2018 | $4,005 | $54,545 |
| 2017 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2015 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2011 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2010 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2009 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2007 | -- | $54,545 |
| 2004 | -- | $54,545 |
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Neighborhood: 17901
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- 5/10Blue Mountain Elementary WestGrades: K-5Distance: 5.1 mi
- 5/10Blue Mountain Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.6 mi
- 7/10Blue Mountain High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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- Pennsylvania
- Schuylkill County
- Pottsville
- 17901
- 280 Forest Rd