This property is being offered for sale at auction on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM. List price is the suggested opening bid only and is not indicative of the final sale price. Open House: Saturday, June 7, 14 & 21 (1-3 pm.) or by appt. Terms: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. REAL ESTATE: 4 BR two-story stone home w/vinyl shake addition, steel sided 2 story barn and garage/shop on 4 acres w/stream. The home features a maintenance free exterior and approx. 2,535 SF of living space. The first floor has a mud room w/sink and cabinets; laundry/half bath; eat-in kitchen w/glass top electric range & stainless steel refrigerator; and a living room w/hardwood floor and exposed beams on the main floor. The 2nd level has 4 bedrooms; a full bath; and a walk-up attic. The home has a basement w/outside exit; oil hot water heat; on site well & septic; a covered L-shaped porch w/composite deck boards; 18” window sills; and replacement windows throughout. The property also contains a 24 x 42 steel sided garage/shop w/electric and a 30 x 36 steel sided 2-story barn w/water & electric, 2 horse stalls and 2nd floor open storage. The land consists of mostly fenced pasture with a stream running through the middle. NOTE: This property is the perfect homesteader’s paradise with the fenced meadows, stream and barn and is conveniently located within minutes of restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores.
Sold for $486,000
$486,000
985 S Ridge Rd, Denver, PA 17517
4beds
1,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
4 Acres Lot
$509,800 Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$2,291 Estimated rent
Home value
$509,800
$464,000 - $561,000
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Chelsea Kuska 717-271-1650,
Horning Farm Agency Inc
Bought with:
Chelsea Kuska, RS377697
Horning Farm Agency Inc
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2069468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Full Bath, Half Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 22
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 1,521 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,521
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0903956200000
- Zoning: OS
- Zoning description: Woodland District
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Denver
- Municipality: WEST COCALICO TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $320/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $105,200
- Annual tax amount: $2,631
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Appliances
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/21/2026 | Listing removed | $2,400$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Price change | $2,400-31.4%$2/sqft |
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| 1/27/2026 | Listed for rent | $3,500$2/sqft |
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| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $486,000+64.7%$320/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2069468 Report a problem | ||
| 1/24/2022 | Sold | $295,000+11.3%$194/sqft |
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| 11/19/2020 | Sold | $265,000+17.8%$174/sqft |
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| 9/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000$148/sqft |
Source: Hostetter Realty #PALA169900 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,714 +4.3% | $219,000 |
| 2024 | $5,479 +2.4% | $219,000 |
| 2023 | $5,352 +2.7% | $219,000 |
| 2022 | $5,211 | $219,000 |
| 2021 | $5,211 +927.5% | $219,000 |
| 2020 | $507 -90.2% | $219,000 |
| 2019 | $5,150 +934.7% | $219,000 |
| 2018 | $498 -88.3% | $219,000 +47.6% |
| 2017 | $4,264 | $148,400 |
| 2016 | $4,264 +159.6% | $148,400 |
| 2015 | $1,642 | $148,400 |
| 2014 | $1,642 | $148,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $148,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $148,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $148,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $148,400 |
| 2009 | -- | $148,400 +87.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $79,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $79,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $79,300 +12.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $70,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $70,600 |
| 2000 | -- | $70,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17517
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Denver El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 8/10Cocalico Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 8/10Cocalico Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cocalico
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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