985 S Ridge Rd Denver, PA 17517
Property details
About 985 S Ridge Rd
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.
Highlights
(ACTIVE)
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Oven, Electric Range
- Basement: Yes
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Parking: Driveway
- Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
- Heating: Radiant
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $300,000
- Price/SqFt: $197
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,479
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: From the intersection of Rt. 897 and S. Ridge Rd. head northwest on S. Ridge Rd. for 1.9 miles. Home will be on the Right.
- Year Built: 1850
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,521 SqFt
- Municipality: West Cocalico Twp
- Lot Size: 4 Acres
- MLS Number: PALA2069468
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Horning Farm Agency Inc
- Office Phone: (610) 286-5183
- Office Email: travis@horningfarmagency.com
- Listing Agent: Chelsea Kuska
- Agent Phone: (717) 271-1650
- Agent Email: chelseakuska21@gmail.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2022 | Home Sold | $295,000 |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Home Sold | $265,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $219,000 | $5,479 |
| 2023 | $219,000 | $5,211 |
| 2022 | $219,000 | $5,211 |
| 2021 | $219,000 | $5,211 |
| 2020 | $219,000 | $5,211 |
| 2019 | $219,000 | $5,149 |
| 2018 | $219,000 | $6,108 |
| 2017 | $148,400 | $4,263 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
8
Denver Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.4 mi
•South 4th Street
7
Reamstown Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.6 mi
•44 South Reamstown Road
6
Adamstown Elementary School
Public District KG-5
3.6 mi
•256 W Main St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,505. Typical income of Denver, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is married, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
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NASCAR
Soccer
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dick's Sporting Goods
Old Navy
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Arbys
Jimmy Johns
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
GMC
Buick
Lincoln
What do the neighbors listen to?
Adult Hits
New Country
Oldies
Frequently asked questions
About 985 S Ridge Rd
The listing price of 985 S Ridge Rd property is $300,000.
The property 985 S Ridge Rd is a house located in Denver, Pennsylvania, 17517.
Active Listing: 985 S Ridge Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 985 S Ridge Rd are: Denver Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Reamstown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Adamstown Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cocalico Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ephrata Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Conrad Weiser Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Cocalico High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Ephrata High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Conrad Weiser High School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,479 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 24, 2022 for $295,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 985 S Ridge Rd has 4 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 985 S Ridge Rd is 1,521 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 985 S Ridge Rd is 1850.
This home is located at 985 S Ridge Rd in Denver, PA and zip code 17517. This 1,521 square foot home, which was built in 1850, sits on a 4.00 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 7, 2025 and is currently priced at $300,000.
The inventory of homes for sale in Denver, PA between March and April 2025 increased by 90.9%. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 47 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $399,900.