196 Elkview Dr

Forest City, PA 18421

$400,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,645 Sq. Ft.
$151 / Sq. Ft.
2,645
Sq. Ft.
$151
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 10/18/23
Closed 10/18/23
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Description

American industrialist and business titan John D. Rockefeller once said, ''Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.'' And that's just what the lucky buyer of 196 Elkview Drive will be doing when they close on this clean, fresh, and modern two-story in a sought after Clifford Township development. The ''great'' becomes obvious when you pull into the newly seal-coated driveway and up to this stately, well maintained home on a secluded 2+ acre lot replete with mature trees and low stress...American industrialist and business titan John D. Rockefeller once said, ''Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.'' And that's just what the lucky buyer of 196 Elkview Drive will be doing when they close on this clean, fresh, and modern two-story in a sought after Clifford Township development. The ''great'' becomes obvious when you pull into the newly seal-coated driveway and up to this stately, well maintained home on a secluded 2+ acre lot replete with mature trees and low stress landscaping. Walking in the front door is to realize you've just given up good for great. You'll be greeted by bright hardwood floors and crisp paint as you make your way through the perfect flowing layout, featuring a sizable-yet-cozy living room, a formal dining room, a large, open, and updated kitchen with an island a separate dining space, a roomy first floor laundry/powder room, and a den/breezeway/bonus room perfect for settling in with a fire and enjoying the peace and quiet this location has to offer. Upstairs boasts a large master suite with full bathroom and double closets, and two additional bedrooms of very generous proportions, all capped off by a big full bathroom recently updated with a chic vanity and tasteful fixtures. In the lower level you'll find a big, open family room and half bath, as well as several storage areas. So much room for activities! The exterior is comprised of a low maintenance yard with mature trees and landscaping, two decks for entertaining, and a hot tub perfectly suited for a relaxing evening gazing at the stars against a pitch black sky that you can only experience in rural NEPA. Once you see 196 Elkview Drive you'll know that you've upgraded from good to great, because truly, how can you top this? , Baths: 1 Half Lev 1,Full Bath - Master,2+ Bath Lev 2,1 Half Lev L, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd,Mstr 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 1188.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Formal Dining Room: Y, Dining Area: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 925.00, Additional Info: Showings will commence with open houses to be held friday 4-6pm & saturday 11-1. Individual showings will start after Saturday Open House, and require 24 hour notice. All measurements are deemed accurate and reliable but are not warranted Hot tub recently inspected/repaired, planning to repair small beak in water line before closing Sellers are relatives of listing agent
  1. Listed by Jesse Vipond • Brokerage DRE #RB069298 • DDP Realty LLC

Property Details for 196 Elkview Drive

Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning
Residential
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 07/30/2025 10:51 AM

Property Details for 196 Elkview Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #233600
Days on Market5
Taxes$5,069 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1993
Lot Size2.15 AC / 93,654 SF
CountySusquehanna County
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Sold By ERA One Source Realty, Peckville

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Building Information for 196 Elkview Drive

Stories3Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size2.15 AC / 93,654 SF

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Property Information for 196 Elkview Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Region: Clifford
  • Municipality: Clifford
  • Directions: From Carbondale: Follow Belmont St and PA-171 N/N Main St to Buffalo Rd in Fell Township. Turn left onto Buffalo Road. Turn right onto PA-247. Turn left onto Elkview Dr. Home is on the right, look for For Sale sign.From Forest City: Take PA-247 to right on *second entrance* to Elkview Rd. House is on the right, look for For Sale sign.
  • MLS Area Major: Clifford Township
  • City: Clifford Twp
  • State/Province: PA
  • Postal Code: 18421
  • County: Susquehanna
  • Latitude: 41.649526
  • Longitude: -75.492863
  • MLS Area Minor: Clifford Township
  • Road:Public: Municipal
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 2013-14149
  • Association Fee: $.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 80700
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Parcel Number: 267.00-1,054.00,000.
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,069.15
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, Paved
School Information
  • School District: Mountain View
Property
Lot Information
  • Structure Type: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.15
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 174x513x200x573.8
  • Building Area Total: 2645.0
  • Lot Features: Rectangular Lot, Wooded
  • Living Area: 2645.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 93654.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 532.0
  • Property Information:Road Frontage: 174.00
  • Lot Description:Rectangle: Yes
  • Lot Description:Secluded: Yes
  • Lot Description:Wooded Lot: Yes
  • Road:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Property Information:Basement: Block, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Full
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Documents Available: Seller's Disclosure
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Materials: Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Property Attached: No
  • Property Information:Realtor.com Type: Residential - Single Family
  • Property Information:Tracts(Seprt Deeds): No
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Heating:Electric: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen Island
  • Property Information:Levels: Three Or More, Two
  • Stories: 3
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Electric, Propane
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Concrete
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Fireplace Features: Gas, Masonry
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Den, Laundry, Half Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Full Bathroom, Family Room
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Heating: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 2
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Electric Oven, Dryer
  • Property Information:Stories: 3.00
  • Property Information:Rooms Total: 8.00
  • Property Information:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:# of Fireplace: 1.00
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan: Yes
  • Basement Access:Inside Entrance: Yes
  • Basement Access:Outside Entrance: Yes
  • Fireplace:Brick Faced: Yes
  • Fireplace:Gas: Yes
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Deck, Patio/Deck - Covered, Sidewalk
  • Foundation Area: 532.00
Room Information
Room 1
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 18.0
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 18
Room 2
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.25
  • Width: 13.0
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors, Brick-Faced Gas Fireplace
  • Room Dimensions: 12.25 x 13
Room 3
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.5
  • Width: 16.0
  • Room Description: **ALSO INCLUDES 9.5x13 DINING AREA**
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 16
Room 4
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 12.5
  • Width: 19.5
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors, Brick-Faced Gas Fireplace
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 19.5
Room 5
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 9.0
  • Width: 8.75
  • Room Description: Tile Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8.75
Room 6
  • Level: Main
  • Length: 3.25
  • Width: 7.25
  • Room Description: Tile Floor
  • Room Dimensions: 3.25 x 7.25
Room 7
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 12.5
  • Width: 26.75
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors, Double Closets
  • Room Dimensions: 12.5 x 26.75
Room 8
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 8.5
  • Width: 5.0
  • Room Description: Tile Floor
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 5
Room 9
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 13.0
  • Width: 15.25
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 15.25
Room 10
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 12.0
  • Width: 10.5
  • Room Description: Hardwood Floors
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10.5
Room 11
  • Level: Second
  • Length: 8.0
  • Width: 8.0
  • Room Description: Updated, New Vanity/Fixtures, Tile Floor
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room 12
  • Level: Lower
  • Length: 20.5
  • Width: 24.5
  • Room Description: Tile Floor, **Currently used as a bedroom**
  • Room Dimensions: 20.5 x 24.5
Room 13
  • Level: Lower
  • Length: 6.5
  • Width: 3.75
  • Room Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.75

Property History for 196 Elkview Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 19, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521106554

$400,000

+6.6% / yr

Oct 18, 2023

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

$400,000—
Oct 18, 2023

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$400,000—
Aug 27, 2023

Pending

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

—
Aug 27, 2023

Pending

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$379,900—
Aug 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$379,900—
Aug 22, 2023

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

$379,900—
Oct 25, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102061812

$211,000—
Dec 26, 2012

Withdrawn

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #11-2042

$245,000—
Dec 26, 2012

Withdrawn

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #112042

$245,000—
May 6, 2011

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #11-2042

$294,000—
May 6, 2011

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #112042

$294,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/19/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521106554

$400,000

+6.6% / yr

10/18/2023

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

$400,000
10/18/2023

Closed

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$400,000
08/27/2023

Pending

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

—
08/27/2023

Pending

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$379,900
08/22/2023

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #233600

$379,900
08/22/2023

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #23-3600

$379,900
10/25/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1102061812

$211,000
12/26/2012

Withdrawn

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #11-2042

$245,000
12/26/2012

Withdrawn

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #112042

$245,000
05/06/2011

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #11-2042

$294,000
05/06/2011

Listed (Active)

Greator Scranton Board of REALTORS #112042

$294,000

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

Public Records for 196 Elkview Drive

Taxable ValueLand$15,900Additions$64,800Total$80,700
Tax Record2025$5,247 ($437 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size93,654 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySUSQUEHANNAAPN267.00-1,054.00,000.

Schools near 196 Elkview Drive

This home is within Mountain View School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Mountain View El School
Public - PK to 6
Mountain View Junior-Senior High School
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain View El School
PublicPK to 6

Mountain View Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

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