493 Roaring Run Road

Sold 12/14/21

Sold

Last Sold Price

$165,000

2 beds2 baths

493 Roaring Run Rd, Boswell, PA 15531

Single FamilyProperty Type

3.31 acresLot Size

1940Year Built

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Tucked away in the heart of the Laurel Highlands sits this charming home. Nestled on 3 acres with a parklike setting, including a cottage style home, spring fed pond, quaint bridges, small stream, apple orchard, barn and heated garage with workshop. The home offers 2 bedrooms with lots of potential for full or part time use, plus a newer metal roof, screened in porch, a covered porch to sit and relax as you listen to the running water or watch for wildlife. Possibilities are endless, for the garage...Tucked away in the heart of the Laurel Highlands sits this charming home. Nestled on 3 acres with a parklike setting, including a cottage style home, spring fed pond, quaint bridges, small stream, apple orchard, barn and heated garage with workshop. The home offers 2 bedrooms with lots of potential for full or part time use, plus a newer metal roof, screened in porch, a covered porch to sit and relax as you listen to the running water or watch for wildlife. Possibilities are endless, for the garage and barn. Use them as a workshop, storage, motorhome space, hobby room or a place to have your own animals! The home is being sold "AS IS" and just needs some TLC. Minutes from the State Forrest and Laurel Mountain!

Listed by: • BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY THE PREFERRED REALTY

Listing closed: 12/14/2021 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1526195

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 493 Roaring Run Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,220 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Somerset County
Parking Spaces: 2
Style: 2 Story or 2 Level

Building Information

Year Built: 1940
Lot Size: 3.31 AC / 144,183 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: Boswell
Postal Code: 15531

County Or Parish: Somerset/Cambria
County M 360: Somerset/Cambria
State Or Province: Pennsylvania
Directions: Route 985 To Roaring Run Road. Go Approx. 1 Mile Continue Left Onto Roaring Run Road. Go Up The Hill House On The Left Across From Alpine Acres Tree Farm.
Public Transportation: No

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: S21-005-011-00
Taxes: $1,220

School Information

School District: North Star
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: Detached Garage

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Property

Lot Information

Acres: 3.31
Lot Size: 3.31

Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Jenner Twp
Construction: Frame

Property and Assessments

Assessment Value: $23,550
New Construction Type: Existing

Year Built Numeric: 1940
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 25

Utilities

Sewage: Septic Tank
Water: Well

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Metal

Interior Features

Room Count: 6
Baths Full: 1

Baths Full Locations: Main
Baths Half: 1
Baths Partial Locations: Upper
Baths Total: 1.1
Fireplace Description: Gas
Fireplaces: 1
Inclusions: Dishwasher, Gas Stove, Microwave Oven, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator, Wall to Wall Carpet, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
Floors: Other, Wall to Wall
Basement: No
Insulation: Yes
Heating Type: Oil
Heating: Hot Water
Room Type: Living Room
Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Main, Laundry Room-Main, Entry-Main
Room List: Living Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, Laundry Room, Entry

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Size 1: 23x19

Room Type 1: Living Room

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Size 2: 16x13

Room Type 2: Kitchen

Room 3

Room Level 3: Upper
Room Size 3: 16x13

Room Type 3: Master Bedroom

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Size 4: 12x11

Room Type 4: 2nd Bedroom

Room 5

Room Level 5: Main
Room Type 5: Laundry Room

Room 6

Room Level 6: Main
Room Type 6: Entry

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 493 Roaring Run Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Dec 14, 2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1479744882	$165,000	—
Dec 14, 2021	Sold WPMLS #1526195	$165,000	—
Nov 5, 2021	In Contract WPMLS #1526195		—
Nov 4, 2021	Pending WPMLS #1526195		—
Oct 13, 2021	Withdrawn WPMLS #1526195		—
Oct 13, 2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1526195	$159,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
12/14/2021	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1479744882	$165,000
12/14/2021	Sold WPMLS #1526195	$165,000
11/05/2021	In Contract WPMLS #1526195	—
11/04/2021	Pending WPMLS #1526195	—
10/13/2021	Withdrawn WPMLS #1526195	—
10/13/2021	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1526195	$159,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 493 Roaring Run Road

Taxable Value

Land

Additions

Total-

Tax Record

2026

$1,445 ($120 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

Total Finished SqFt

1,230 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,230 SqFt

Stories

Lot Size

144,184 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1940

County

SOMERSET

APN

S21-005-011-000

Fireplace Type

Has Fireplace

Schools near 493 Roaring Run Road

This home is within North Star School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	North Star Central El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 4	4.4 mi
5/10	North Star East Middle School	Public - Serves this home	5 to 8	9.8 mi
5/10	North Star High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.3 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	North Star Central El School PublicPK to 4 Serves this home	4.4 mi
5/10	North Star East Middle School Public5 to 8 Serves this home	9.8 mi
5/10	North Star High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.3 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 493 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	$165,000	2	2	–	144,183
127 Hillside Drive, Boswell, PA 15531	–	–	–	–	43,560
508 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	–	3	2	1,512	91,868
112 Hillside Drive, Boswell, PA 15531	–	–	–	–	78,713
141 Hillside Drive, Boswell, PA 15531	–	3	1	1,092	60,548
511 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	$15,270	3	1	1,596	155,945
470 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	–	4	3	2,693	1,632,455
555 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	–	4	2	2,160	123,710
160 Hillside Drive, Boswell, PA 15531	–	3	3	2,640	217,800
584 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	–	3	1	924	181,645
568 Roaring Run Road, Boswell, PA 15531	–	3	1	1,408	1,724,366
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