Sold for $486,000 on 08/11/25
$486,000
985 S Ridge Rd, Denver, PA 17517
4beds
1,521sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1850
4 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$320/sqft
$1,928 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,928/mo
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What's special
This property is being offered for sale at auction on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM. List price is the suggested opening bid only and is not indicative of the final sale price. Open House: Saturday, June 7, 14 & 21 (1-3 pm.) or by appt. Terms: 10% down day of sale; settlement within 45 days of sale. REAL ESTATE: 4 BR two-story stone home w/vinyl shake addition, steel sided 2 story barn and garage/shop on 4 acres w/stream. The home features a maintenance free exterior and approx. 2,535 SF of living space. The first floor has a mud room w/sink and cabinets; laundry/half bath; eat-in kitchen w/glass top electric range & stainless steel refrigerator; and a living room w/hardwood floor and exposed beams on the main floor. The 2nd level has 4 bedrooms; a full bath; and a walk-up attic. The home has a basement w/outside exit; oil hot water heat; on site well & septic; a covered L-shaped porch w/composite deck boards; 18” window sills; and replacement windows throughout. The property also contains a 24 x 42 steel sided garage/shop w/electric and a 30 x 36 steel sided 2-story barn w/water & electric, 2 horse stalls and 2nd floor open storage. The land consists of mostly fenced pasture with a stream running through the middle. NOTE: This property is the perfect homesteader’s paradise with the fenced meadows, stream and barn and is conveniently located within minutes of restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 05:00pm
Listed by:
Chelsea Kuska 717-271-1650,
Horning Farm Agency Inc
Bought with:
Chelsea Kuska, RS377697
Horning Farm Agency Inc
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2069468
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Other
- Level: Upper
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 22
Mud room
- Level: Main
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Heating
- Radiator, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Water Heater
- Laundry: Laundry Room, Mud Room
Features
- Basement: Unfinished,Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,521
- Total interior livable area: 1,521 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,521
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 4 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 0903956200000
- Zoning: OS
- Zoning description: Woodland District
- Special conditions: Auction
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1850
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Denver
- Subdivision: None Available
- Municipality: WEST COCALICO TWP
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $486,000+64.7%$320/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/24/2022 | Sold | $295,000+11.3%$194/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 11/19/2020 | Sold | $265,000+17.8%$174/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
| 9/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $225,000$148/sqft |
Source: Hostetter Realty #PALA169900 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,714 +4.3% | $219,000 |
| 2024 | $5,479 +2.4% | $219,000 |
| 2023 | $5,352 +2.7% | $219,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 17517
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Denver El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10Cocalico Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 7/10Cocalico Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Cocalico
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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