Just what you have been waiting for!! A cottage in the woods within walking distance of Cowen's Gap State Park with its beautiful lake & beach area. Open floor plan in the kit./liv. rm./din. Nice size sun room with heat can be used year around. Fireplace with wood/coal insert heats most of the house in the winter. Heated Guest cottage with a bedroom & sitting area & utility rm with approx. 388 sq. ft, for friends' overnight visitors! Beautiful landscaped double corner lot with walking paths! Patio with a retractable awning to keep you cool while enjoying the outdoors. Metal roofs on the cottage & guest house.
Sold for $185,000
$185,000
5538 Turkey Rd, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
2beds
970sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1961
10,019 Square Feet Lot
$189,400 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$1,200 Estimated rent
Home value
$189,400
$169,000 - $212,000
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Heated guest cottageSun roomOpen floor planWalking pathsCottage in the woodsMetal roofs
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Listed by:
JANET SHEAFFER 717-576-4403,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Michael Walls, RS353078
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAFL2027166
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Bathroom 1
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Luxury Vinyl Tile
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Countertop(s) - Solid Surface, Double Sink, Fireplace - Other, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Ceramic Tile
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Carpet
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Window Treatments
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Wood Stove, Other, Electric, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Living, Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Windows: Double Hung, Replacement, Window Treatments
- Basement: Drain,Exterior Entry,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Insert, Wood Burning, Other
Interior area
- Total structure area: 970
- Total interior livable area: 970 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 970
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Asphalt, Detached Carport, Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Awning(s)
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 10,019 Square Feet
- Features: Corner Lot, Landscaped, No Thru Street, Wooded, SideYard(s)
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 150H20J025.000000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Log Siding, Mixed, Stick Built, T-1-11, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1961
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Phone Available, Propane, DSL
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Cowans Village
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
Location
- Region: Fort Loudon
- Municipality: METAL TWP
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $11,720
- Annual tax amount: $1,349
- Date on market: 5/7/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Some Furnishings, All Kit. Appliance, Washer / Dryer & Window Ac's & Generator
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $185,000$191/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 12/10/2025 | Pending sale | $185,000$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Price change | $185,000-1.6%$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Listed for sale | $188,000$194/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 9/26/2025 | Pending sale | $188,000$194/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2025 | Price change | $188,000-2.1%$194/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $192,000+51.2%$198/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PAFL2027166 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2020 | Sold | $127,000-9.2%$131/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Pending sale | $139,900$144/sqft |
Source: Palmer Realty #PAFL171460 Report a problem | ||
| 9/29/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,900$144/sqft |
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| 8/11/2020 | Listing removed | $139,900$144/sqft |
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| 2/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $139,900+21.7%$144/sqft |
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| 7/6/2015 | Sold | $115,000-0.8%$119/sqft |
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| 4/3/2015 | Listed for sale | $115,900$119/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX COUNTRY REALTY #FL8591793 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,364 +1.7% | $11,720 |
| 2023 | $1,341 | $11,720 |
| 2022 | $1,341 | $11,720 |
| 2021 | $1,341 +69.4% | $11,720 +68.6% |
| 2020 | $792 +1.7% | $6,950 |
| 2018 | $778 +290.9% | $6,950 |
| 2017 | $199 | $6,950 |
| 2016 | $199 +7.3% | $6,950 |
| 2015 | $186 | $6,950 |
| 2014 | $186 | $6,950 |
| 2013 | $186 +2.9% | $6,950 |
| 2012 | $180 +25.2% | $6,950 +25.2% |
| 2011 | $144 | $5,550 |
| 2010 | $144 +2% | $5,550 |
| 2009 | $141 +15.9% | $5,550 |
| 2008 | $122 +0.9% | $5,550 |
| 2007 | $121 | $5,550 |
| 2006 | $121 -61.9% | $5,550 |
| 2005 | $317 +240.9% | $5,550 |
| 2004 | $93 +13.6% | $5,550 |
| 2003 | $82 +35.3% | $5,550 |
| 2000 | $61 | $5,550 |
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Neighborhood: 17224
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Fannett-Metal El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 10.8 mi
- 3/10Fannett-Metal Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 10.8 mi
- 7/10Fannett-Metal Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 10.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Fannett-metal
- District: Fannett-metal
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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