Pocono Area Gem is a 12.1-acre property located in rural Monroe County. It’s bordered by SR 115 to the east, Lower Mountain Drive and powerlines to the south and a single-family home to the southwest. The northern and northwestern boundary is county land and with a formidable hill that wraps around that portion of the property. Much of the property is wooded with a variety of hardwoods and Poplar Creek, a year-round stream runs through it. The property does have a limited view that is spectacular in the fall according to the seller. Even though you are secluded in this outdoor paradise you are in a beautiful well-established neighborhood with plenty of outdoor activities to keep you busy. For the outdoor enthusiast you are within a short drive to: multiple ski resorts, Big Boulder, Camelback and Jack Frost Mountain, Golf Courses Split Rock Country Club, Hideaway Hills and Pocono Manor, Fishing Indian Mountain Lake, Penn Forest Resorvoir, Wolf Run, Big Boulder Lake, Pocono Lake, Still Water Lake and many more, and for Hunting you have your own property as well as State Gamelands 38 in Chesnut Hill Township. This is an ideal property to build your dream home and relax in the beautiful woods of the Pocono Mountains while being close enough to enjoy the multitude of recreational opportunities in the area. The Seller is transferring all oil, gas and mineral rights to the next owner.
Property Details
Property Features
Listing Office:
Office Name: Timberland Realty
Office Phone: (716) 664-5602
Listing Agent: John Rudy
Exterior Features
Exterior Information:
View: Creek/Stream, Mountain(s), Trees/Woods
Lot Features
Lot Information:
Lot: Secluded, Sloped, Stream/Creek, Wooded
Lot Size: 12.10 Acres
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Directions Information:
Directions: From Pocono Raceway turn left onto PA-115 South for 6 miles, turn right onto Poplar Creek Road/Poplar Creek Lane, turn right onto Poplar Crossing Road, turn right onto Shane Drive, turn right onto Timberline Trail and continue onto Lower Mountain Drive
Municipality:
Chestnuthill Twp
Price Information
Listing Price Info
Price Summary:
List Price: $199,900
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This property is $130.1K less than the Median Sold Price in Effort, PA.
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MLS Details
MLS Information:
MLS Name: BRIGHT
MLS Number: #PAMR2003784
Listing Office:
Office Name: Timberland Realty
Office Phone: (716) 664-5602
Listing Agent: John Rudy
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7
/10
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
477 Polk Township Rd
Distance between this listing and this school5.04 miles
Public District Grades 4-6
6
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Tobyhanna el Center
398 Old Route 940
Distance between this listing and this school8.06 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
6
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Towamensing Elementary School
7920 Interchange Rd
Distance between this listing and this school9.49 miles
Public District Grades KG-6
Nearby Schools
5
/10
Pleasant Valley Middle School
2233 Route 115
Distance between this listing and this school5.46 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
6
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Penn-Kidder Campus
2850 State Route 903
Distance between this listing and this school6.60 miles
Public District Grades PK-8
6
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Pocono Mountain West Jr High School
180 Panther Ln
Distance between this listing and this school8.72 miles
Public District Grades 7-8
Nearby Schools
6
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Pleasant Valley High School
1671 Route 209
Distance between this listing and this school5.72 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
6
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Pocono Mountain West High School
181 Panther Ln
Distance between this listing and this school8.71 miles
Public District Grades 9-12
8
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Pocono Mountain East High School
231 Pocono Mountain School Road
Distance between this listing and this school10.90 miles
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,923. Typical income of Effort, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 0LOWERMOUNTAINDRIVE Lower Mountain Dr
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The listing price of 0LOWERMOUNTAINDRIVE Lower Mountain Dr property is $199,900.
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The property 0LOWERMOUNTAINDRIVE Lower Mountain Dr is land located in Effort, Pennsylvania, 18330.
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The property 0LOWERMOUNTAINDRIVE Lower Mountain Dr is 12.10 acres.
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This home is located at 0LOWERMOUNTAINDRIVE Lower Mountain Dr in Effort, PA and zip code 18330. This home sits on a 12.10 acre lot. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since August 30, 2024 and is currently priced at $199,900.
While more than 1 listings in Effort, PA in November 2024 were sold above asking price, there were more than 0 listings sold at asking price, and more than 0 were sold below. The number of listings in Effort, PA decreased by 11.1% between October 2024 and November 2024. Listings spent 10 days on the market in November 2024, and had a median list price of $330,000 during the same period.
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