NOT LISTED FOR SALE

146 Falls Dr Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323

Estimated Value: $1,113,088 - $1,224,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,320 Sq Ft
$219/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 31, 2020

Last sale price $615,000 $116 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,759/month

522 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Outdoor Ice Skating
  • Golf Course Community
  • Fitness Center
  • Pocono Mountain East High School Rated 9+
  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Above Ground Spa

About This Home

As of January 2020

Views, views, views! One of the first Buck Hill Falls Cottages, this stone & wood beauty has been updated & modernized over time. The 1st floor features a recently renovated family-sized kitchen with large island and stainless appliances, enormous great room with stone fireplace, screened porch with stone arches framing the mountain views, entry foyer with 2nd stone fireplace and formal dining room. All perfect for entertaining. On the 2nd and 3rd floors there are 5 bedrooms and 5 full baths including a master suite with his and hers baths, sun porch and 29'X25' game room with wet bar, stone Fireplace and beamed cathedral ceiling. Community amenities include 27 holes golf, 10 tennis courts, swimming pool and 4500 private acres w/hiking trails, waterfalls & streams. Furniture negotiable.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Caroline Salvino

Classic Properties - Mountainhome License #AB067551 Listed on: 12/01/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Jennifer-Lynn Amantea

Amantea Real Estate License #RM423948

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,152

Year Built

  • Built in 1902

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick or Stone Mason
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 5,320 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • First Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

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

Basement

  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Above Ground Spa
  • Balcony
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Horses Allowed On Property

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 01.20.1.66

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Buck Hill Falls Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fitness Center
  • Community Pool
  • Outdoor Ice Skating

Additional Features

  • Clubhouse
  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,152

Year Built

Built in 1902

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: Rt 390 N through Mountainhome to left onto Golf Drive towards Buck Hill Falls. Make first right after going under stone bridge onto West Gate Rd. West Gate turns into Falls Drive. House on left. #146 No sign.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1902
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Security, Clubhouse, Playground, Golf Course, Outdoor Ice Skating, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center, Tennis Court(s), Trash
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-595-3705
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Buck Hill Falls
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5320.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 01.20.1.66
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 7003.96
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 9152.42
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information:Bathrooms Half: 1
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 5320.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 5320.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Spa YN: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Water Source Private5: Yes
  • Sewer Private Sewer: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types Game Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Game Room Level: First
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Cooling:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room Level: First
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Security Features:Security System: Yes
  • Spa Features Above Ground2: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 5 Level: First
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Traditional: Yes
  • Cooling WallWindow Unit(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Association Amenities Outdoor Ice Skating: Yes
  • Room Types Den2: Yes
  • Room Types Den Level: First
  • Lot Features Historic District: Yes
  • Interior Features Radon Mitigation: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room, Living Room, Gas
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Bar, Wet Bar, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Radon Mitigation, Other
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Exterior Entry, Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 13
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 2
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • InteriorFeatures:Bar: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Historic District, Views
  • Horse: Yes
  • Disclosures: Right of First Refusal
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 5320.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Screened
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Balcony: Yes
  • Window Features:Screens: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Stone: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiant, Electric, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Heating:Radiant: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 13250.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 13250.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Outdoor Pool2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Fitness Center: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Trash: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Golf Course: Yes

Lot Info

  • Horse Amenities: Other
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 01.20.1.66
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9152.42
  • Tax Book Number: 2426/3583

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2019
Closed on
Jan 24, 2020
Sold by
Lower Matthew K and Lower Melanie K
Bought by
Miller Eric and Mccarthy Miller Beth
Seller's Agent
Caroline Salvino
Classic Properties - Mountainhome
Buyer's Agent
Jennifer-Lynn Amantea
Amantea Real Estate
List Price
$795,000
Sold Price
$615,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$180,000
-22.64%
Current Estimated Value
$1,164,363

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$549,363
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.98%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2013
Closed on
Aug 23, 2013
Sold by
Watkins Martin and Mazza David S
Bought by
Lower Matthew K and Lower Melanie K
Seller's Agent
Caroline Salvino
Classic Properties - Mountainhome
Buyer's Agent
Caroline Salvino
Classic Properties - Mountainhome
List Price
$695,000
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-2.16%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.55%
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
4.52%
Mortgage Type
Credit Line Revolving

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 2005
Sold by
Kirkhuff William C
Bought by
Watkins Martin and Mazza David S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Miller Eric $615,000 Apex Abstract
Lower Matthew K $680,000 None Available
Watkins Martin $580,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Lower Matthew K $100,000
Previous Owner Watkins Martin $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/31/2020 01/31/20 Sold $615,000 -22.6% $116 / Sq Ft
01/14/2020 01/14/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2018 08/10/18 For Sale $795,000 +16.9% $149 / Sq Ft
08/26/2013 08/26/13 Sold $680,000 -2.2% $101 / Sq Ft
07/14/2013 07/14/13 Pending -- -- --
06/07/2013 06/07/13 For Sale $695,000 -- $104 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $6,654 $841,270 $46,720 $794,550
2024 $15,936 $837,370 $46,720 $790,650
2023 $17,627 $673,520 $46,720 $626,800
2022 $17,327 $673,520 $46,720 $626,800
2021 $17,327 $673,520 $46,720 $626,800
2020 $17,327 $673,520 $46,720 $626,800
2019 $9,152 $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
2018 $9,152 $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
2017 $9,256 $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
2016 $2,148 $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
2015 -- $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
2014 -- $51,770 $10,500 $41,270
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-60586

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 01.20.1.66