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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,776 sqft$69/sqft
540 Cortez Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.4 acresLot Size
1972Year Built
$69/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Nice three bedroom two bath ranch sitting on 1/2 acre, basement partially finished with wood burner., Baths: 2+ Bath Lev 1, Beds: 2+ Bed 1st,Mstr 1st, SqFt Fin - Main: 1276.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 0.00Nice three bedroom two bath ranch sitting on 1/2 acre, basement partially finished with wood burner., Baths: 2+ Bath Lev 1, Beds: 2+ Bed 1st,Mstr 1st, SqFt Fin - Main: 1276.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 0.00
  • Listed by: ELAINE CALJEAN Brokerage DRE #RB067351 • REALTY NETWORK GROUP ecaljean@comcast.net
  • Listed by: Alice L Vanston Brokerage DRE #RB067351 • REALTY NETWORK GROUP
Listing closed: 05/15/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 15186

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Median sold price

$302,000

Avg days on market

42

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 540 Cortez Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,995 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subdivision: None
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Lot Size: 0.40 AC / 17,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Region: Jefferson Twp
  • Municipality: Jefferson Twp
  • Directions: From Jessup, 247 to light, left onto 348, left onto Cortez Road, home on right.
  • MLS Area Major: Jefferson Township
  • City: Jefferson Twp
  • State/Province: PA
  • Postal Code: 18436
  • County: Lackawanna
  • Latitude: 41.427578
  • Longitude: -75.482392
  • MLS Area Minor: Jefferson Township
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 7/33484
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 10000
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Parcel Number: 13904020010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,994.80
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: .00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, None
School Information
  • School District: North Pocono
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: .40
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100X175
  • Building Area Total: 1776.0
  • Living Area: 1776.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 17424.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 500.0
  • Property Information:Road Frontage: 100.00
  • Road:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Information:Basement: Block, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1972
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Information:Tracts(Seprt Deeds): No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Property Information:Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing, Wood Burning
  • Room Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Master Bathroom
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Property Information:Stories: 1.00
  • Property Information:Family Room: No
  • Property Information:# of Fireplace: 1.00
  • Cooling:Window Unit AC: Yes
  • Basement Access:Walkout: Yes
  • Fireplace:Free Stand Stove: Yes
  • Fireplace:Wood: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Another Residence, Porch - Screened
  • Foundation Area: 500.00
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 24.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Room Description: foyer 8.6x10.2
  • Room Dimensions: 24 x 12
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.4
  • Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12.4 x 11
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 14.5
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14.5
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 10.6
  • Room Description: eat-in
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 10.6
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 5.8
  • Width: 5.8
  • Room Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.8
Room 7
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 7.8
  • Width: 7.2
  • Room Dimensions: 7.8 x 7.2

Property History for 540 Cortez Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 15, 2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #548997120

$122,000
May 15, 2015

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #15-186

$122,000
May 15, 2015

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #15186

$122,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/15/2015

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #548997120

$122,000
05/15/2015

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #15-186

$122,000
05/15/2015

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #15186

$122,000

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

Public Records for 540 Cortez Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,780Additions$232,670Total$270,450
Tax Record2026$50,074 ($4,173 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,536 SqFtLot Size17,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980Year Renovated1980CountyLACKAWANNAAPN13904020010

Schools near 540 Cortez Road

This home is within North Pocono School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 3
Public - K to 3
Public - 4 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Moscow El School
PublicK to 3

Jefferson El School
PublicK to 3

North Pocono Intmd School
Public4 to 5

North Pocono Middle School
Public6 to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 540 Cortez Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
$122,000
3
1,776
17,424
$132,500
4
1,741
115,434
$140,000
3
1,080
65,775
56,785
$184,500
3
2,010
57,063
2,548
43,560

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