596 Fording Road

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Last Sold Price

$342,500

3 beds2 baths1,980 sqft

596 Fording Rd, New Castle, PA 16101

Single FamilyProperty Type

29.96 acresLot Size

1953Year Built

$173/sq ftPrice per sq ft

3 carsParking Spaces

Description

A Home Showcased With "CARE"! Open saturday 6/1, 1-3 pm! Are you longing for a laid-back lifestyle? Spanning nearly 30 scenic acres, opportunities for recreation and relaxation flourish at this address! Step on site to discover the magic of the expansive partially wooded grounds, carved with trails that are perfect for riding, hiking, or hunting. Perhaps you’ve entertained the thought of living “off the grid”? With zoning that permits animals, you are well on your way! With a matching, detached garage,...A Home Showcased With "CARE"! Open saturday 6/1, 1-3 pm! Are you longing for a laid-back lifestyle? Spanning nearly 30 scenic acres, opportunities for recreation and relaxation flourish at this address! Step on site to discover the magic of the expansive partially wooded grounds, carved with trails that are perfect for riding, hiking, or hunting. Perhaps you’ve entertained the thought of living “off the grid”? With zoning that permits animals, you are well on your way! With a matching, detached garage, this promising 3-bedroom 2-bath presents all-brick construction and provides an excellent opportunity to make your home your way. Large rooms and well-connected living space accommodate your guests and family with ease and a full lower level with ground level access doubles your living space.

Listing closed: 07/08/2024 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1654264

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Property Information for 596 Fording Road

Property Details

Taxes: $4,800 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
County: Lawrence County
Parking Spaces: 3
Architecture: Other
Style: Ranch or 1 Level
Cooling: Central, Electric
Pool: Yes

Building Information

Year Built: 1953
Lot Size: 29.96 AC / 1,305,057 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

City Name: New Castle
Postal Code: 16101

County Or Parish: Lawrence
County M 360: Lawrence
State Or Province: Pennsylvania

Taxes and HOA Information

Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 34-079000
Taxes: $4,800

School Information

School District: Union Area LAW
School Transportation: Yes

Parking

Parking Description: Detached Garage

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Property

Lot Information

Acres: 29.96
Lot Size: 29.96

Acres Source: Tax Record
Sq Ft Total: 1980.0
Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
Area: Union Twp - LAW
Construction: Brick

Property and Assessments

Assessment Value: $167,000
New Construction Type: Existing

Year Built Numeric: 1953
Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
Photo Count: 8

Utilities

Sewage: Septic Tank
Water: Public

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Composition

Interior Features

Room Count: 10
Basement Access: Walk Out

Baths Full: 2
Baths Full Locations: Lower, Main
Baths Total: 2.0
Inclusions: Auto Door on Garage, Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Multi-Pane Windows, Refrigerator
Floors: Laminate, Wall to Wall
Basement: Yes
Basement Description: Full
Heating Type: Electric
Heating: Heat Pump
Room and Features: Entry-Main, Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, DEN-Main, Master Bedroom-Main, 2nd Bedroom-Main, 3rd Bedroom-Main, Family Room-Lower, Laundry Room-Lower
Room List: Entry, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, DEN, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Family Room, Laundry Room

Room Information

Room 1

Room Level 1: Main
Room Type 1: Entry

Room 2

Room Level 2: Main
Room Type 2: Living Room

Room 3

Room Level 3: Main
Room Type 3: Dining Room

Room 4

Room Level 4: Main
Room Type 4: Kitchen

Room 5

Room Level 5: Main
Room Type 5: DEN

Room 6

Room Level 6: Main
Room Type 6: Master Bedroom

Room 7

Room Level 7: Main
Room Type 7: 2nd Bedroom

Room 8

Room Level 8: Main
Room Type 8: 3rd Bedroom

Room 9

Room Level 9: Lower
Room Type 9: Family Room

Room 10

Room Level 10: Lower
Room Type 10: Laundry Room

Rental

Rental Information

Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 596 Fording Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 8, 2024	Sold WPMLS #1654264	$342,500	—
Jul 3, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535857940	$342,500	+7.3% / yr
Jun 9, 2024	Pending WPMLS #1654264		—
Jun 9, 2024	In Contract WPMLS #1654264		—
May 17, 2024	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1654264	$359,900	—
Apr 19, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #429232252	$95,200	—
Mar 24, 2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #429232667	$95,200	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/08/2024	Sold WPMLS #1654264	$342,500
07/03/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1535857940	$342,500 +7.3% / yr
06/09/2024	Pending WPMLS #1654264	—
06/09/2024	In Contract WPMLS #1654264	—
05/17/2024	Listed (Active) WPMLS #1654264	$359,900
04/19/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #429232252	$95,200
03/24/2006	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #429232667	$95,200

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

Public records

596 Fording Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,980 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,980 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

1,980 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 596 Fording Road

This home is within Union Area School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
6/10	Union Memorial El School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	2.7 mi
5/10	Union Area Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	2.3 mi
7/10	Union Area High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
6/10	Union Memorial El School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	2.7 mi
5/10	Union Area Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	2.3 mi
7/10	Union Area High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.4 mi

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596 Fording Rd, New Castle, PA 16101

New Castle, PA

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Beds

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Total Finished SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

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