685 Forbes Road

Sold 1/19/24
Sold 1/19/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$192,500
3 beds1,584 sqft
685 Forbes Rd, New Castle, PA 16101
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.33 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$122/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome home to 685 Forbes Road in Laurel School District! This two-story home located on over an acre with a detached garage/barn plus a nice cabana for those summer days/nights. What a view from your back deck. The home could be either a two or three bedroom (one being captive). If you use it as a two bedroom, then you can have a family room on the second floor in addition to a large living room on the first floor. The fully equipped kitchen has newer appliances and windows for natural light. Very...Welcome home to 685 Forbes Road in Laurel School District! This two-story home located on over an acre with a detached garage/barn plus a nice cabana for those summer days/nights. What a view from your back deck. The home could be either a two or three bedroom (one being captive). If you use it as a two bedroom, then you can have a family room on the second floor in addition to a large living room on the first floor. The fully equipped kitchen has newer appliances and windows for natural light. Very spacious dining room. Metal Roof - 2018. Window World Windows - 2010. Hot water tank - 2022.
  • Listed by: • HOWARD HANNA REAL ESTATE SERVICES
Listing closed: 01/19/2024 12:00 AM • Source: WPMLS, MLS#: 1633505

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 685 Forbes Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,420 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Residence/Single Family
  • County: Lawrence County
  • Parking Spaces: 8
  • Style: 2 Story or 2 Level
  • Cooling: Window A/C
  • Pool: No
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 1.33 AC / 57,934 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
  • Directions: Route 108 East. Left on Forbes Road past Laurel High School. Home on Left.
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Map Num Block Num Lot Num Info: 30-011600
  • Taxes: $1,420
School Information
  • School District: Laurel
  • School Transportation: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Description: Off-Street Parking
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 1.33
  • Lot Size: 1.33
  • Acres Source: Tax Record
  • Sq Ft Total: 1584.0
  • Type of Property: Residence/Single Family
  • Area: Scott Twp - LAW
  • Construction: Vinyl
Property and Assessments
  • Assessment Value: $61,700
  • New Construction Type: Existing
  • Home Warranty Incl: No
  • Year Built Numeric: 1930
  • Disclaimer: Information Deemed Reliable, But Not Guaranteed
  • Photo Count: 29
Utilities
  • Sewage: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Room Count: 7
  • Basement Access: Walk Up
  • Baths Full: 1
  • Baths Full Locations: Upper
  • Baths Total: 1.0
  • Inclusions: Dishwasher, Electric Stove, Microwave Oven, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer, Window Treatments
  • Floors: Vinyl, Wall to Wall
  • Basement: Yes
  • Heating Type: Gas
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room and Features: Living Room-Main, Dining Room-Main, Kitchen-Main, Master Bedroom-Upper, 2nd Bedroom-Upper, 3rd Bedroom-Upper, Laundry Room-Lower
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, 2nd Bedroom, 3rd Bedroom, Laundry Room
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Level 1: Main
  • Room Size 1: 17x15
  • Room Type 1: Living Room
Room 2
  • Room Level 2: Main
  • Room Size 2: 17x17
  • Room Type 2: Dining Room
Room 3
  • Room Level 3: Main
  • Room Size 3: 17x10
  • Room Type 3: Kitchen
Room 4
  • Room Level 4: Upper
  • Room Size 4: 17x16
  • Room Type 4: Master Bedroom
Room 5
  • Room Level 5: Upper
  • Room Size 5: 17x15
  • Room Type 5: 2nd Bedroom
Room 6
  • Room Level 6: Upper
  • Room Size 6: 9x5
  • Room Type 6: 3rd Bedroom
Room 7
  • Room Level 7: Lower
  • Room Type 7: Laundry Room
Rental
Rental Information
  • Tenant Occupied: No

Property History for 685 Forbes Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 19, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526254670

$192,500—
Jan 19, 2024

Sold

WPMLS #1633505

$192,500—
Dec 6, 2023

Pending

WPMLS #1633505

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/19/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1526254670

$192,500
01/19/2024

Sold

WPMLS #1633505

$192,500
12/06/2023

Pending

WPMLS #1633505

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

Public Records for 685 Forbes Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,200Additions$43,500Total$61,700
Tax Record2026$1,573 ($131 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,584 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt792 SqFtStories2Lot Size57,935 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyLAWRENCEAPN30-011600

Schools near 685 Forbes Road

This home is within Laurel School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Laurel El School
Public - K to 6
Laurel Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Laurel Junior-Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Laurel El School
PublicK to 6

Laurel Middle School
Public7 to 8

Laurel Junior-Senior High School
Public9 to 12

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: 685 Forbes Road, New Castle, PA 16101
$192,500
3
1,584
57,934
671 Forbes Road, New Castle, PA 16101
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3
2
1,850
872,071
639 Forbes Road, New Castle, PA 16101
$26,500
2
1
910
21,780
640 Forbes Road, New Castle, PA 16101
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1
1,058
43,996
716 Forbes Road, Unit 1, New Castle, PA 16101
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828,076
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$51,522
4
2.5
6,335
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