Last Sold Price
3 beds1,984 sqft$224/sqft
996 Cortez Rd, Lake Ariel, PA 18436

Description

You won't find a nicer setting than this Gorgeous Cape Cod home on over 30 Private Acres! You are welcomed by a long paved meandering driveway leading you to this meticulously maintained home with a large oversized 2 car detached garage with full work shop area on second floor. There are several outbuildings and fenced garden areas. This property has trails through the woods to enjoy all that nature has to offer including cleared areas. It really has a great mix of trees and openness. You really...You won't find a nicer setting than this Gorgeous Cape Cod home on over 30 Private Acres! You are welcomed by a long paved meandering driveway leading you to this meticulously maintained home with a large oversized 2 car detached garage with full work shop area on second floor. There are several outbuildings and fenced garden areas. This property has trails through the woods to enjoy all that nature has to offer including cleared areas. It really has a great mix of trees and openness. You really must see this property to fully appreciate it as pictures do not do it justice. This property is also in Clean & Green so your taxes are minimal. It also has a whole house generator if ever needed! Call for your private tour today., Beds Description: Primary1st, Baths: 1 Bath Level 1, Baths: 1/2 Bath Lev 2, Eating Area: Dining Area, Beds Description: 2+BED 2nd
LISTING CLOSED: 02/16/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph Sledzinski • Brokerage DRE #RB065287 • CENTURY 21 Select Group - Hamlin
    P: (570) 241-4940 C: (570) 241-4940 joesled36@aol.com

Property Details for 996 Cortez Road

Status
MLS #
204555
Days on Market
25
Taxes
$4,402 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
30.30 AC / 1,319,868 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning Description
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

38

Sale-to-list ratio

93.1%

Lake Ariel, PA

9 comparable properties found

1

$435,000

Sold 09/24/25

3
Bedrooms
2,180
Square Feet
21
Acres
$397,500 | 160 Shaffer Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
1/63
2

$397,500

Sold 01/09/25

3
Bedrooms
1,734
Square Feet
1.69
Acres
a view of a house with a yard
1/52
3

$495,000

Sold 12/23/24

3
Bedrooms
1,884
Square Feet
5.97
Acres
$325,000 | 1713 Archbald Mountain Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
1/74
4

$325,000

Sold 11/01/24

3
Bedrooms
2,072
Square Feet
2
Acres
5

$479,000

Sold 10/15/24

3
Bedrooms
720
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
6

$450,000

Sold 09/16/25

3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,184
Square Feet
0.14
Acres
a front view of a house with garden
1/28
7

$315,000

Sold 07/02/25

3
Bedrooms
1,840
Square Feet
0.48
Acres
$550,000 | 106 Windsor Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
1/55
8

$550,000

Sold 12/12/25

3
Bedrooms
2,700
Square Feet
0.84
Acres
$534,900 | 21 Lake Loretta Drive, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
1/70
9

$534,900

Sold 11/20/25

3
Bedrooms
2,250
Square Feet
0.25
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 996 Cortez Road

Stories2Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size30.30 AC / 1,319,868 SF

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Property Information for 996 Cortez Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Latitude: 41.468974
  • Longitude: -75.453096
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 12-0-0290-0010.0001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,402.00
  • Tax Book Number: 5383/74
School Information
  • High School District: Western Wayne Area
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Paved, Driveway
  • Parking Total: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 30.3
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 644x1983x775x1815
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
Property and Assessments
  • Building Area Total: 3118.0
  • Living Area: 1984.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992
Building Features
  • Other Structures: Barn(s), Storage, Shed(s), Outbuilding
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Stories: 2
Farm Information
  • Other Equipment: Generator
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood
  • Heating: Baseboard, See Remarks, Other, Oil, Hot Water, Electric
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Has Spa: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area: 236.0
  • Dimensions: 17.5 x 13.5
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Area: 165.0
  • Description: ss appliances
  • Dimensions: 17 x 9.75
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Area: 97.0
  • Description: 4 season room
  • Dimensions: 13 x 7.5
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bonus Room
  • Width: 7.0
Room 4
  • Area: 100.0
  • Dimensions: 10 x 10
  • Length: 10.0
  • Level: Main
  • Width: 10.0
Room 5
  • Area: 204.0
  • Dimensions: 17 x 12
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Dining Room
  • Width: 12.0
Room 6
  • Area: 150.0
  • Dimensions: 12.5 x 12
  • Length: 12.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Loft
  • Width: 12.0
Room 7
  • Area: 81.0
  • Description: tiled walk in shower
  • Dimensions: 9 x 9
  • Length: 9.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Area: 194.0
  • Dimensions: 17.33 x 11.25
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 3
  • Width: 11.0
Room 9
  • Area: 175.0
  • Dimensions: 13.5 x 13
  • Length: 13.0
  • Level: Main
  • Type: Master Bedroom
  • Width: 13.0
Room 10
  • Area: 194.0
  • Dimensions: 17.33 x 11.25
  • Length: 17.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 11.0
Room 11
  • Area: 30.0
  • Dimensions: 6 x 5
  • Length: 6.0
  • Level: Second
  • Type: Bathroom 2
  • Width: 5.0

Property History for 996 Cortez Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #694812554

$445,000
Feb 16, 2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1456727038

$445,000
Feb 16, 2021

Closed

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #204555

$445,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #694812554

$445,000
02/16/2021

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1456727038

$445,000
02/16/2021

Closed

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #204555

$445,000

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

Public Records for 996 Cortez Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,500Additions$212,700Total$282,200
Tax Record2026$4,706 ($392 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,984 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,134 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,319,737 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992CountyWAYNEAPN12-0-0290-0010.0001

Schools near 996 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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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 996 Cortez Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
$445,000
3
1,984
1,319,868
3
2
1,540
87,120
1,484
43,560
$115,000
6
1,696
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