$159,000
SOLD NOV 21, 2017

155 Jay Rd Effort, PA 18330

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,484 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres

Recently Sold

$64 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Wooded Lot
  • Chalet
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of February 2025

BACK ON MARKET! BUYER LOST FINANCING...
ADORABLE HOME!! 3 BEDROOM, 3 FULL BATH AND A FINISHED BASEMENT! QUARTZ KITCHEN COUNTERS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, SKYLIGHTS AND SPA/HOT TUB IN FLORIDA ROOM ... A VACATION AND LIVING SPACE ALL IN ONE!! CIRCULAR DRIVEWAY, DETACHED GARAGE AND SPACIOUS DECK TO SIT AND RELAX ON!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diana Marcus

RE/MAX Crossroads License #RS302830 Listed on: 09/23/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Tracy McDermott

McDermott & McDermott R.E., Inc. License #RM419093

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1985

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • T111 Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,484 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Partially Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Home Security

  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Above Ground Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.17B.1.76

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Birch Hollow Estates Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1985

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: RTE 115 NORTH TO MERWINSBURG ROAD TO JONAS ROAD. TURN LEFT TO ENTRANCE BIRCH HOLLOW ESTATES TO 1ST STOP SIGN RT, TO LEFT ONTO JAY. SEE CLUB HOUSE AND POOL ON LEFT SIDE...
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1985
  • Architectural Style: Chalet
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Indoor Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-424-8850
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1556.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.17B.1.76
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 3502.92
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 4209.43
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1556.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 928.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2484.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa 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 Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Basement Heated: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Architectural Style Chalet: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Spa Features Above Ground2: Yes
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • Room Types Basement Level: First
  • Room Types Four Season Room: Yes
  • Room Types Four Season Room Level: First
  • Fireplace Features Brick4: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Cooling Attic Fan: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Brick
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Tile
  • Spa Features: Above Ground
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Daylight, Exterior Entry, Partially Finished, Heated, Concrete
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 928.0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Partially Finished2: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: T1-11
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2484.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:T111: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 235.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 235.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44866.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.76
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4209.43
  • Tax Book Number: 2368/3311

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 20, 2025
Closed on
Feb 17, 2025
Sold by
Raggi Roy Michael and Malis Kelly Elizabeth
Bought by
Ryczek Peter Frank
Seller's Agent
Kacey Campbell Conaty
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins & Associates - Stroudsburg
Buyer's Agent
Terry Langan
Keller Williams Real Estate - Tannersville
List Price
$334,000
Sold Price
$331,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,500
-0.75%
Views
14

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.49%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 29, 2023
Closed on
Mar 1, 2024
Sold by
Vitale Philip
Bought by
Raggi Roy Michael and Malis Kelly Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Lonnie Huratiak
JPAR Action Realty
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-2.91%
Views
12

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.45%
Original Mortgage
$264,000
Interest Rate
6.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 23, 2017
Closed on
Nov 7, 2017
Sold by
Laplante Steven J and Snyder Jeremy B
Bought by
Vitale Philip
Seller's Agent
Diana Marcus
RE/MAX Crossroads
Buyer's Agent
Tracy McDermott
McDermott & McDermott R.E., Inc.
List Price
$164,900
Sold Price
$159,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-3.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.46%
Original Mortgage
$153,693
Interest Rate
4.12%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 5, 2010
Sold by
Lange Jonathan D and Lange Patricia A
Bought by
Laplante Steven J and Snyder Jeremy B

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2007
Sold by
Raggi Loretta J and Molfino Loretta J
Bought by
Lange Jonathan D and Lange Patricia A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Interest Rate
6.19%
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 $334,000 Keystone Premier Settlement Se
Deed $330,000 E And E Settlement
Deed $159,000 Wetzel Abstract Llc
Deed $188,000 None Available
Deed $245,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $264,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $153,693 FHA
Previous Owner $150,400 New Conventional
Previous Owner $190,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 For Sale $345,000 +4.1% $139 / Sq Ft
02/17/2025 02/17/25 Sold $331,500 -0.7% $133 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Pending -- -- --
01/20/2025 01/20/25 For Sale $334,000 +1.2% $134 / Sq Ft
02/09/2024 02/09/24 Sold $330,000 -2.9% $200 / Sq Ft
11/26/2023 11/26/23 Pending -- -- --
11/05/2023 11/05/23 Price Changed $339,800 0.0% $206 / Sq Ft
10/29/2023 10/29/23 For Sale $339,900 +113.8% $206 / Sq Ft
11/21/2017 11/21/17 Sold $159,000 -3.6% $64 / Sq Ft
09/28/2017 09/28/17 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2017 06/18/17 For Sale $164,900 0.0% $66 / Sq Ft
09/01/2015 09/01/15 Rented $1,500 0.0% --
08/21/2015 08/21/15 Under Contract -- -- --
06/28/2015 06/28/15 For Rent $1,500 -- --
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 $1,238 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2024 $1,030 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2023 $4,701 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2022 $4,574 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2021 $4,359 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2020 $3,983 $155,250 $30,180 $125,070
2019 $4,276 $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
2018 $4,228 $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
2017 $4,180 $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
2016 $665 $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
2015 -- $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
2014 -- $23,990 $3,000 $20,990
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-48132

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.17B.1.76