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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,086 sqft$44/sqft
959 Cortez Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.63 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$44/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Great starter home. Propane fireplace heats the home. Located near all major roads. Owner looking for offers., Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 736.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Dining Area: Y, Semi-Modern Kitchen: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 350.00Great starter home. Propane fireplace heats the home. Located near all major roads. Owner looking for offers., Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 736.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Dining Area: Y, Semi-Modern Kitchen: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 350.00
  • Listed by: Thomas Bourgeois Brokerage DRE #RO301174 • ERA One Source Realty Scranton poconoproperty@gmail.com
Listing closed: 12/29/2014 12:00 AM • Source: Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#: 142520

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$128,800

Avg days on market

48

Sale-to-list ratio

90.3%

Lake Ariel, PA

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Location

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Property Information for 959 Cortez Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $838 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Subdivision: None
  • Parking Total: 3.0
  • Waterfront: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.63 AC / 27,442 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Private
  • Region: Cortez
  • Municipality: Cortez
  • Directions: rt 84 exit 8 left on to 247 right at the light on to 348 E to left on to Cortez rd 4.7 (@ Jefferson twp fire House)
  • MLS Area Major: Jefferson Township
  • City: Jefferson Township
  • State/Province: PA
  • Postal Code: 18436
  • County: Lackawanna
  • Latitude: 41.46518
  • Longitude: -75.45737
  • MLS Area Minor: Jefferson Township
  • Road:Private: Yes
  • Road:Unimproved: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: R07/01887
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 4200
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Parcel Number: 11803010008
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $837.82
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Unpaved, Off Street
School Information
  • High School District: North Pocono
  • School District: North Pocono
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: .63
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 294x42x262x112
  • Building Area Total: 1450.0
  • Living Area: 1086.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.63
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27442.8
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Property Information:Road Frontage: 294.00
  • Lot Description:Sloped: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Information:Basement: Exterior Entry, Sump Pump, Partial
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Information:Tracts(Seprt Deeds): No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Property Information:Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level), Two, One and One Half
  • Stories: 2
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Propane, Oil
  • Flooring: Carpet, Concrete
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Masonry, Living Room
  • Room Type: Sunroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Pantry, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling: No
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Appliances: None
  • Property Information:Stories: 2.00
  • Property Information:Rooms Total: 6.00
  • Property Information:Family Room: No
  • Property Information:# of Fireplace: 1.00
  • Basement Access:Outside Entrance: Yes
  • Fireplace:Brick Faced: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Insulation Unknown, Pool - Above Ground, Deck
  • Foundation Area: .00
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 19.0
  • Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 13
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 16.0
  • Width: 8.0
  • Room Description: heat enclosed porch
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 8
Room 5
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 10.0
  • Width: 6.0
  • Room Description: heat enclosed porch
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 6
Room 6
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 11.0
  • Width: 9.0
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 7
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 11
Room 8
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 11.0

Property History for 959 Cortez Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485797282

$48,000
Dec 29, 2014

Closed

PMAR #PM-12721

$48,000
Dec 29, 2014

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2520

$48,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2014

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #485797282

$48,000
12/29/2014

Closed

PMAR #PM-12721

$48,000
12/29/2014

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2520

$48,000

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

Public Records for 959 Cortez Road

Taxable ValueLand$37,420Additions$100,670Total$138,090
Tax Record2026$25,567 ($2,131 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,000 SqFtLot Size16,139 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyLACKAWANNAAPN11803010008

Schools near 959 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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This home: 959 Cortez Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
$48,000
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1,086
27,442
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11,478
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