$445,000
SOLD FEB 25, 2025

161 Spencer Ln Penn Forest Township, PA 18210

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,519 Sq Ft
0.48 Acres

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

154 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Property is near a beach
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Clubhouse
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of February 2025

4 BR Spectacular Dream home with tons of upgrades and remodeling in STR friendly community! This gem has new HVAC ($9,000) along with brand new water filtration system ($6500) for you! Open Floor plan with lots of natural light and 9' ceilings extend into Living Room which has cathedral ceiling! Upgrades include oversized / deep 2 car garage with 8' high bay doors greeted by oversized paved driveway. Interior home offers wide plank hardwood flooring, soft-close drawers, breakfast bar, Stainless Steel appliances and granite counter tops, with glass tile back splash. Full unfinished basement awaits you to add even more square footage! Welcome to the Poconos!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lorraine Barbella, PA License #RS312574

RE/MAX Property Specialists - Pocono Lake License #RS312574 Listed on: 01/22/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Wanda Lopez

CENTURY 21 Millennium

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,109

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Level Lot

HOA Fees

  • $49 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,519 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Fireplace

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump

Outdoor Features

  • Property is near a beach
  • Property is near a lake
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 22A-51-A70

Community Details

Overview

  • Towamensing Trails Subdivision

Amenities

  • Clubhouse
  • Teen Center

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Building Details

  • Security

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,109

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$49 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Use main entrance of Towamensing Trails. Drive past the TeePee Admin building. Spencer Lane is second street on right side. Turn right and house is immediately on Right. 161Spencer Lane.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Reso Association Amenities: Security, Clubhouse, Teen Center, Playground, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court(s), Trash
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-972-2940
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Towamensing Trails
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3519.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 22A-51-A70
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 4752.29
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 6109.49
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 3519.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 3519.0
  • General Property Information Above Grade Unfinished Area: 400.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Sewer Mound Septic: Yes
  • Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road: Yes
  • Water Body Type Lake3: Yes
  • Water Body Features Beach2: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric2: Yes
  • Association Amenities Teen Center: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Granite Counters, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Other
  • Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Unfinished, Concrete, Sump Pump
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Disclosures: Right of First Refusal
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 3519.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • 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:Paved2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Water, Propane
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes
  • HeatingCooling:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 592.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 592.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Security: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Outdoor Pool2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Trash: Yes

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Jim Thorpe Area

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20908.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 22A-51-A70
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6109.49

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2025
Closed on
Feb 27, 2025
Sold by
Tse Jacqueline and Ma Deric
Bought by
Best Kristen Margaret and Best John Michael
Seller's Agent
Lorraine Barbella, PA License #RS312574
RE/MAX Property Specialists - Pocono Lake
Buyer's Agent
Wanda Lopez
CENTURY 21 Millennium
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$445,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-10.1%
Views
5
Current Estimated Value
$468,588

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$23,588
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.58%
Original Mortgage
$233,000
Outstanding Balance
$231,846
Interest Rate
7.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$236,742

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 6, 2021
Closed on
Mar 25, 2021
Sold by
Sanchez Theresa M and Boyle John P
Bought by
Tse Jacqueline and Ma Deric
Seller's Agent
Theresa Sanchez
Weichert Realtors - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Lorraine Barbella, PA License #RS312574
RE/MAX Property Specialists - Blakeslee
List Price
$329,000
Sold Price
$346,000
Premium/Discount to List
$17,000
5.17%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.61%
Original Mortgage
$276,800
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2019
Closed on
May 23, 2019
Sold by
Nelson Eric K and Smith Mary K
Bought by
Sanchez Theresa M and Boyle John P
Seller's Agent
Michael Volpone
RE/MAX Real Estate - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
(Not a member of any Non-Realtor
NON MEMBER
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$255,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
2.04%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
18.04%
Original Mortgage
$250,381
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 30, 2017
Closed on
Apr 12, 2018
Sold by
Sijora Llc
Bought by
Nelson Eric K and Smith Mary K
Seller's Agent
Michael Volpone
RE/MAX Real Estate - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Michael Volpone
RE/MAX Real Estate - Easton
List Price
$264,500
Sold Price
$240,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,500
-9.26%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.56%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2017
Closed on
Jun 9, 2017
Sold by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation
Bought by
Sijora Llc
Seller's Agent
Jeff Vivian
Spectrum Real Estate Inc
Buyer's Agent
Michael Volpone
RE/MAX Real Estate
List Price
$144,900
Sold Price
$132,090
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,810
-8.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
115.02%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 2, 2016
Sold by
Munoz Alex
Bought by
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 7, 2006
Sold by
Edw Building Llc
Bought by
Munoz Alex

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,600
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 14, 2006
Sold by
Woloshyn Eric
Bought by
Edw Building Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$217,600
Interest Rate
7.77%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 2004
Sold by
Perez James and Perez Rachel
Bought by
Woloshyn Eric
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $445,000 Key Abstract
Deed $346,000 Wetzel Abstract Llc
Deed $255,000 Effort Abstract Llc
Deed $240,000 Effort Abstract Llc
Deed $132,090 None Available
Sheriffs Deed $1,172 None Available
Deed $272,000 None Available
Deed $15,000 None Available
Deed $15,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $233,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $276,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,381 FHA
Previous Owner $150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $217,600 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/25/2025 02/25/25 Sold $445,000 -1.1% $126 / Sq Ft
01/27/2025 01/27/25 Pending -- -- --
01/22/2025 01/22/25 Price Changed $450,000 -9.1% $128 / Sq Ft
01/22/2025 01/22/25 For Sale $495,000 +11.2% $141 / Sq Ft
01/17/2025 01/17/25 Off Market $445,000 -- --
10/08/2024 10/08/24 Price Changed $495,000 -5.7% $141 / Sq Ft
08/26/2024 08/26/24 For Sale $525,000 +51.7% $149 / Sq Ft
03/25/2021 03/25/21 Sold $346,000 +5.2% $140 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
11/28/2020 11/28/20 For Sale $329,000 +29.0% $133 / Sq Ft
05/24/2019 05/24/19 Sold $255,000 +2.0% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/26/2019 03/26/19 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2019 03/14/19 For Sale $249,900 +4.1% $101 / Sq Ft
04/12/2018 04/12/18 Sold $240,000 -9.3% $97 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/12/2018 03/12/18 Pending -- -- --
10/29/2017 10/29/17 For Sale $264,500 +100.2% $107 / Sq Ft
06/30/2017 06/30/17 Sold $132,090 -8.8% $38 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2017 06/02/17 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2017 06/01/17 For Sale $144,900 -- $41 / 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 $6,423 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2024 $6,109 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2023 $6,031 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2022 $6,031 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2021 $6,031 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2020 $6,031 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2019 $5,822 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2018 $5,822 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2017 $5,822 $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2016 -- $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2015 -- $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
2014 -- $104,400 $3,850 $100,550
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • L

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Lorraine Barbella, PA License #RS312574

    RE/MAX

  • W

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Wanda Lopez

    CENTURY 21 Millennium

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Alex Lopez

    exp Realty, LLC - Stroudsburg

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  • C

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Caroline Lopopolo

    RE/MAX Real Estate - Allentown

    (843) 455-3333

    11 in this area

    15 Total Sales

    Caroline Lopopolo
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  • T

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Theresa Sanchez

    Weichert Realtors - Bethlehem

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Michael Volpone

    RE/MAX Real Estate - Bethlehem

    (610) 691-6100

    46 Total Sales

    Michael Volpone
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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-118139

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 22A-51-A70

Pennsylvania Carbon County Penn Forest 18210

161 Spencer Ln, Penn Forest, PA

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