$519,000
$10K PRICE DROP

1281 Brian Ln Effort, PA 18330

Estimated payment $3,251/month

Total Views 4,497
4 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,078 Sq Ft
$169 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Granite Countertops
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

Spacious and beautifully updated single-family home situated on a desirable 1-acre corner lot. This inviting residence features 4 generously sized bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, offering plenty of space for comfortable living. The main level includes a well-appointed kitchen, a bright and airy living room, and a formal dining area--perfect for everyday living and entertaining. A huge family room provides an ideal gathering space, enhanced by one of the home's two cozy fireplaces. The fully finished basement offers additional living space, complete with a recreation room--perfect for a home theater, gym, or play area. A second fireplace adds warmth and charm, creating a perfect retreat. This home also features a brand new roof and numerous updates throughout, providing peace of mind and modern appeal. Enjoy the privacy and curb appeal of a large corner lot with plenty of outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, or future expansion. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a spacious, move-in ready home with room to grow!

Listing Agent

Joseph Salerno

Iron Valley Real Estate - Mountainside License #RM425551 Listed on: 04/03/2026

Iron Valley Real Estate - Mountainside

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,759

Year Built

  • Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Inside Entrance
  • Parking Deck
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Drive Through
  • Driveway
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,078 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Basement
  • Fireplace in Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birches West Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 105
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.14D.3.16
  • $85 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,759

Year Built

Built in 1991 | Remodeled

Lot Details

1 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Sugar Hollow Rd to State Rd. Turn onto Shenkel RD Left onto Brian House is on the Corner
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Modern
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-243-1999
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Birches West
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2052.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Owner
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.14D.3.16
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 927.36
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 4336.99
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 5759.34
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2052.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 1026.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 3078.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room Level: Lower
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: Lower
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: Main
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 85.26
  • Architectural Style:Modern: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Fireplace Features: Basement, Living Room
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Basement: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1026.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Fireplace Features:Basement: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Basement:Other6: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Cleared, Paved
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 3078.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Paved: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 6.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 6.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Deck: Yes
  • Parking Features:Inside Entrance: Yes
  • Parking Features:Drive Through: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.14D.3.16
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5759.34
  • Tax Lot: 105
  • Tax Map Number: 02633002764869

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,350 $169,310 $25,000 $144,310
2024 $1,124 $169,310 $25,000 $144,310
2023 $5,127 $169,310 $25,000 $144,310
2022 $4,988 $169,310 $25,000 $144,310
2021 $4,754 $169,310 $25,000 $144,310
2019 $5,902 $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
2018 $5,836 $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
2017 $5,768 $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
2016 $917 $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
2015 -- $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
2014 -- $33,110 $3,000 $30,110
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/24/2026 04/24/26 Price Changed $519,000 -1.9% $169 / Sq Ft
04/03/2026 04/03/26 For Sale $529,000 +111.6% $172 / Sq Ft
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $250,000 -3.8% $122 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Pending -- -- --
09/16/2025 09/16/25 For Sale $259,900 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $250,000 Monroe Abstract
Sheriffs Deed $166,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $262,000 Mountain Area Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $202,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-140032

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.14D.3.16

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