$470,000
SOLD MAY 23, 2025

136 Jay Rd Effort, PA 18330

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,989 Sq Ft
1.04 Acres

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Open Floorplan
  • Clubhouse
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of May 2025

Extraordinary Chestnuthill Twp Colonial! Bright & Open Concept Offering 5 Bedrooms & 3 Full Baths w/ 1st Floor Guest Or In-Law Quarters & 2nd Floor Master Bedroom En-Suite. 3,000 Sqft Of Living Space Plus Unfinished Basement w/ Outdoor Access. Freshly Painted w/ All New Carpeting Throughout 2nd Floor. Flat & Tree-Lined 1 Acre Parcel w/ Expansive Deck Overlooking Private Backyard. Spacious Eat-In Kitchen w/ Island, Gas Stove & Pantry To Formal Dining Room. Beautiful Tiger Wood Flooring Throughout 1st Floor Plus Family Room w/ Cathedral Ceilings, Stone-Faced Propane Fireplace & Pellet Stove For Supplemental Heating Options. Central AC, 1st Floor Laundry, Attached 2 Car Garage & Pull Down Storage Attic. Lovely Setting Across From Exclusive Indoor Pool & Playground w/ Entertainment Clubhouse!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jess Keller

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg License #RS278578 Listed on: 04/09/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

Last Buyer's Agent

Pamela Sayer

Pocono Mountains Real Estate, Inc - Brodheadsville License #RS285030

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,025

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 1.04 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 189 x 229 x 193 x 230
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $29 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • 6 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,989 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Data
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Sliding Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor
  • Double Vanity

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Walk-Up Access
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space
  • Basement Storage
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Central Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.17B.1.86
  • Tax Block Lot# 86 Sec 2

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance road
  • Birch Hollow Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Basketball Court
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,025

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$29 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From PA-115 North Make A Slight Left Onto Merwinsburg Rd, Turn Left Onto Lakeside Dr, Turn Onto Jay Rd, Proceed Until You Reach 136 Jay Rd On Right. No Sign.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.04
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Playground, Indoor Pool, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Basketball Court
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-421-2890
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2989.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Plan Zoning: R-1
  • Room Type: Eating Area
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.17B.1.86
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 1311.7
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 6012.94
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 8024.79
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2989.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2989.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1262.0
  • 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: 1.04
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 189 x 229 x 193 x 230
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Private Road: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Land Lease YN2: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Block: Lot# 86 Sec 2
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning2: R-1
  • Location Tax and Legal Common Interest2: None
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Interior Features Storage4: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Room Types Foyer Area: Yes
  • Room Types Foyer Area Level: First
  • Interior Features Guest Suite: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: Second
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • WaterSewer On Site Septic: Yes
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Room Types Eating Area: Yes
  • Room Types Eating Area Level: First
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Utilities Propane Tank Leased: Yes
  • Interior Features Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Water Heater Central2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Propane Cooktop, Self Cleaning Oven, Range, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Free Standing, Propane, Stone
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Double Vanity, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, Walk-In Closet(s), In-Law Floorplan, Open Floorplan, High Speed Internet, Wired for Data, Ceiling Fan(s), Guest Suite, Natural Woodwork, Storage, Other
  • Basement: Full, Daylight, Walk-Up Access, Crawl Space, Storage Space, Sump Pump
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Free Standing: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Open Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Ceiling Fan(s)2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Interior Features:Crown Molding: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Basement:Storage Space: Yes
  • Appliances:Propane Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:Gas Range: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Interior Features:Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Stone3: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Propane: Yes
  • Interior Features:High Speed Internet: Yes
  • Interior Features:Natural Woodwork: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Up Access: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wired for Data: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Level, Cleared, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Resale Certificate
  • Construction Type: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2989.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Door Features:Sliding Doors: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Brick: 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:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes
  • Parking Features:Parking Pad: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central, Fireplace(s), Pellet Stove, Electric, Propane, Fireplace Insert, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Heating:Pellet Stove2: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace Insert: Yes
  • Heating:Central: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Pickleball: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Basketball Court: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Road

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 189 x 229 x 193 x 230
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 45302.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.86
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8024.79
  • Tax Block: Lot# 86 Sec 2
  • Tax Map Number: 02632004632736

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 9, 2025
Closed on
May 28, 2025
Sold by
Kaye Jeffrey T and Kaye Valerie S
Bought by
Kinter Karen Wendorf and Kinter Robert Michael
Seller's Agent
Jess Keller
Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg
Buyer's Agent
Pamela Sayer
Pocono Mountains Real Estate, Inc - Brodheadsville
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
$20,000
4.44%
Views
64
Current Estimated Value
$472,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$446,500
Outstanding Balance
$445,358
Interest Rate
6.83%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$32,632

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2004
Sold by
Lafayette Ambassador Bank
Bought by
Kaye Jeffrey T and Kaye Valerie S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$182,000
Interest Rate
5.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $470,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $470,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $265,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $446,500 New Conventional
Closed $446,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $182,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Sold $470,000 +4.4% $157 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2025 04/09/25 For Sale $450,000 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

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 $1,910 $239,480 $30,240 $209,240
2024 $1,590 $239,480 $30,240 $209,240
2023 $7,252 $239,480 $30,240 $209,240
2022 $7,055 $239,480 $30,240 $209,240
2021 $6,724 $239,480 $30,240 $209,240
2019 $8,340 $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
2018 $8,247 $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
2017 $8,152 $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
2016 $1,296 $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
2015 -- $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
2014 -- $46,790 $3,000 $43,790
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-131122

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.17B.1.86