970 Forest Road
Description
- Listed by: Robert Lenchitsky Brokerage DRE #RB062594C • Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties boblenchitsky@gmail.com
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$312,000
Avg days on market
35
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Lake Ariel, PA
9 comparable properties found
$190,000
Sold 03/16/26
- 3
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,883
- Square Feet
- 0.46
- Acres
$415,000
Sold 07/29/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,350
- Square Feet
- 1.01
- Acres
$312,000
Sold 06/25/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,124
- Square Feet
- 0.92
- Acres
$371,000
Sold 01/06/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1,804
- Square Feet
- 0.8
- Acres
$265,000
Sold 09/16/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,837
- Square Feet
- 0.97
- Acres
$335,000
Sold 03/18/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,298
- Square Feet
- 1
- Acres
$285,000
Sold 06/27/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,160
- Square Feet
- 0.39
- Acres
$160,000
Sold 10/28/24
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2,312
- Square Feet
- 0.45
- Acres
$450,000
Sold 03/04/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,184
- Square Feet
- 4.22
- Acres
Location
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1Property Information for 970 Forest Road
- Taxes: $3,956 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Lackawanna County
- Architectural Style: Bi-Level
- Subdivision Name: Jefferson Heights
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning Description: Residential
- Year Built: 1987
- Lot Size: 0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
- Directions: I-84 to Mt Cobb Exit..Take Rt 247 1/2 mile to right on Jefferson Blvd to left on Forest Rd. House will be on left #970 (no sign)
- Latitude: 41.427554
- Longitude: -75.502344
- MLS Area Major: Jefferson Township
- MLS Area Minor: Jefferson Township
- Township: Mt Cobb
- Association Fee: $.00
- Parcel Number: 1390301000198
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,955.80
- Tax Assessed Value: 20000
- Tax Book Number: 1217/0251
- Tax Year: 2014
- High School District: North Pocono School District
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Garage: Yes
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Paved
- Parking Total: 2.0
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Lot Size Acres: 0.92
- Lot Size Area: 0.92
- Lot Size Dimensions: 150 x 267
- Lot Size Square Feet: 40075.2
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1288.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 1456.0
- Building Area Total: 2744.0
- Living Area: 2038.0
- New Construction: No
- Property Attached: No
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1987
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation Area: 750.0
- Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level), One
- Roof: Asphalt
- Electric: true
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Exterior Features: Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed, Deck
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Has Basement: Yes
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane
- Has Heating: Yes
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Total Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace Features: Family Room, Masonry
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Total Rooms: 8
- Room Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Half Bathroom, Bedroom 3, Full Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Laundry, Family Room, Kitchen
- Has Spa: No
- Area: 114.0
- Dimensions: 11.41 x 10
- Length: 11.0
- Level: Lower
- Type: Bedroom 4
- Width: 10.0
- Description: half bath - jack-n-jill w/ master
- Level: Main
- Type: Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
- Type: Laundry
- Area: 115.0
- Dimensions: 11.16 x 10.33
- Length: 11.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Bedroom 2
- Width: 10.0
- Level: Lower
- Type: Bathroom 2
- Area: 234.0
- Dimensions: 16 x 14.66
- Length: 16.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Living Room
- Width: 14.0
- Area: 115.0
- Dimensions: 11.16 x 10.33
- Length: 11.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Bedroom 3
- Width: 10.0
- Area: 369.0
- Description: fireplace
- Dimensions: 24 x 15.41
- Length: 24.0
- Level: Lower
- Type: Family Room
- Width: 15.0
- Area: 142.0
- Description: eat in kitchen
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.41
- Length: 12.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Kitchen
- Width: 11.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Master Bathroom
- Area: 135.0
- Dimensions: 12.33 x 11
- Length: 12.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Dining Room
- Width: 11.0
- Area: 161.0
- Dimensions: 13.33 x 12.08
- Length: 13.0
- Level: Main
- Type: Master Bedroom
- Width: 12.0
Property History for 970 Forest Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2014 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #420266306 | $167,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Closed Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $167,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Closed Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | $167,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2014 | Closed Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | $167,000 | — |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Pending Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Pending Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2014 | Pending Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $174,900 | — |
| May 30, 2014 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | $174,900 | — |
| May 28, 2014 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $174,900 | — |
| May 28, 2014 | Listed (Active) Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | $1,749,000 | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | Expired Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #13-4419 | $184,900 | — |
| Nov 6, 2013 | Expired Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #134419 | $184,900 | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #13-4419 | $184,900 | — |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #134419 | $184,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/25/2014 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #420266306 | $167,000 |
| 07/25/2014 | Closed Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $167,000 |
| 07/25/2014 | Closed Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | $167,000 |
| 07/25/2014 | Closed Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | $167,000 |
| 06/23/2014 | Pending Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | — |
| 06/23/2014 | Pending Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | — |
| 06/23/2014 | Pending Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $174,900 |
| 05/30/2014 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #14-2494 | $174,900 |
| 05/28/2014 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #142494 | $174,900 |
| 05/28/2014 | Listed (Active) Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #142630 | $1,749,000 |
| 11/07/2013 | Expired Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #13-4419 | $184,900 |
| 11/06/2013 | Expired Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #134419 | $184,900 |
| 09/10/2013 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #13-4419 | $184,900 |
| 09/10/2013 | Listed (Active) Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #134419 | $184,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 970 Forest Road
Schools near 970 Forest Road
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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| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 970 Forest Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436 | $167,000 | 4 | 2 | 2,038 | 40,075 |
$170,000 | 4 | 3 | 1,612 | 39,204 | |
$287,500 | – | – | 2,356 | 41,550 | |
$216,300 | 4 | 3 | 1,816 | 39,204 | |
$216,300 | – | – | 1,500 | 40,050 | |
– | – | – | 2,104 | 40,050 | |
$600,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,830 | 39,639 | |
$187,100 | – | – | 1,296 | 40,050 | |
$187,100 | 3 | – | 2,100 | 40,075 | |
$265,000 | – | – | 6,822 | 40,050 | |
$353,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,190 | 40,075 | |
– | – | – | 1,144 | 40,050 | |
$265,000 | 4 | 4 | 3,190 | 40,075 | |
$190,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,960 | 16,117 | |
$150,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,152 | 17,859 | |
$287,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,390 | 40,075 |
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