280 Forest Rd

4,713 Sq. Ft.
$170 / Sq. Ft.
4,713
Sq. Ft.
$170
per Sq. Ft.

Description

AUCTION DATE - Saturday, June 6/14 at 2 pm. Listed price is an opening bid only and is not indicative of the final sale price. REAL ESTATE: 8½ ACRES, partially wooded w/custom one owner 1½ sty. Cape Cod dwl. w/4713 SF finished area w/eat-in kitchen w/custom oak cabinets, breakfast island & appliances, dining rm., living rm. w/cathedral ceiling, exposed beams & brick hearth w/gas fireplace, family rm. w/gas fireplace, parlor, foyer w/open banister stairs to 2nd floor, sun rm. w/hot tub, 1st floor...AUCTION DATE - Saturday, June 6/14 at 2 pm. Listed price is an opening bid only and is not indicative of the final sale price. REAL ESTATE: 8½ ACRES, partially wooded w/custom one owner 1½ sty. Cape Cod dwl. w/4713 SF finished area w/eat-in kitchen w/custom oak cabinets, breakfast island & appliances, dining rm., living rm. w/cathedral ceiling, exposed beams & brick hearth w/gas fireplace, family rm. w/gas fireplace, parlor, foyer w/open banister stairs to 2nd floor, sun rm. w/hot tub, 1st floor laundry/mudrm., 3 bdrms. (Ist floor primary bdrm., bath & his/her walk-in closets), 2 baths, attic, finished daylight bsmt. w/spacious family/rec. rm. w/2nd kitchen, canning rm. & rear door access, heat pump & central AC, deck & covered front porch, insulated windows, raised panel doors throughout, attached 2-car garage. Outbldg.: 2 sty. masonry hip roof bank barn 30x20 w/overhead door, shop area & 2nd floor storage w/rear access door all on 8½ ACRES partially wooded country lot w/beautiful farmland views, mature shade, professional landscaping, on-site well & septic. NOTE: Owner relocated to retirement quarters & motivated to sell! Ideally located one owner country property w/"very clean, well-maintained & move-in" condition dwl. Minutes to Blainsport, Schoeneck & Kleinfeltersville w/easy access to Rts. 897, 419 & 272. Terms 10% down, balance 60 days or before. Personal inspection by appointment or open house Sat., June 7 from 1 to 4 PM.
  1. Listed by Curvin Horning • Kingsway Realty - Ephrata
    P: (717)-606-2226 curvin@curvinhorning.com

Property Details for 280 Forest Road

Tax ID Number
090-92003-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 08/13/2025 12:00 AM

Property Details for 280 Forest Road

StatusClosed
MLS #PALA2070896
Days on Market15
Taxes$11,005 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1998
Lot Size8.47 AC / 368,953 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 280 Forest Road

Stories-Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size8.47 AC / 368,953 SF

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Property Information for 280 Forest Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COCALICO
  • School District County ID: 300200397416
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: West Cocalico Twp (10509)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $439,900
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $1,280
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $254,600
  • City Town Tax: $840
  • Land Assessed Value: $185,300
  • Zoning: ECOLOGICALLY SENSITIVE
  • School Tax: $8,885
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,713.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 3991142
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: curvinhorning.com

Property History for 280 Forest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 13, 2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909431867

$800,000
Aug 13, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2070896

$800,000
Jun 16, 2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2070896

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/13/2025

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1909431867

$800,000
08/13/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2070896

$800,000
06/16/2025

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #PALA2070896

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Public Records for 280 Forest Road

Taxable ValueLand$185,300Additions$254,600Total$439,900
Tax Record2026$11,983 ($999 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,074 SqFtStories2Lot Size370,260 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998ZoningESCountyLANCASTERAPN090-92003-0-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 280 Forest Road

This home is within Cocalico School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Denver El School
PublicK to 5

Cocalico Middle School
Public6 to 8

Cocalico Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Reamstown El School
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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