NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $270,000 - $290,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,134 Sq Ft
$131/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 24, 2025

Last sale price $270,000 $127 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,634 / mo

61 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Bar or Lounge
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome to 1701 Johns Road in Effort, PA — a spacious Cape Cod tailored for your next chapter! Perfectly situated on a generous corner lot, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom gem offers large, open rooms that give everyone in the family space to spread out and grow. The layout makes everyday living feel easy and comfortable, while the full unfinished basement provides a blank canvas for your dream rec room, home gym, or extra living space.

Love to entertain or need extra parking? You'll appreciate the dual driveways — front and side — for added flexibility and convenience. Whether you're searching for a forever home or a smart investment with tons of potential, this property checks all the boxes. Don't miss your chance to make it yours — schedule your showing and bring your vision to life today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danielle Meisse

Meisse Real Estate License #AB069716 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Chiara Irizarry

E-Realty Services - Pocono Summit License #RS376099

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,769

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 29,185 Sq Ft Lot
  • Private Streets
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,134 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Bonus Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cesspool
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.15.2.40-10
  • $57 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance road
  • Sun Valley Subdivision

Amenities

  • Bar or Lounge

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,769

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0.67 Acres

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Rt. 209 take Rt. 115, left onto Jonas Rd., Right onto Toll Rd. right onto Bluegrass Ln. left onto James Rd., right onto Johns Rd., home on left on corner of James and Johns Rd.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Reso Association Amenities: Bar
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-801-7050
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Sun Valley
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2134.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Plan Zoning: Resi
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.15.2.40-10
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 616.14
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 2824.43
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 3769.45
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2134.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2134.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1014.0
  • 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: 0.67
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning2: Resi
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: Lower
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • Room Types Basement Level: Lower
  • Architectural Style Cape Cod: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 56.65
  • Association Amenities Bar2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Right of First Refusal
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2134.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Front Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:Gravel: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Cesspool
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Sewer:Cesspool: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Fee: 150.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 150.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Road

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29185.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.15.2.40-10
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3769.45
  • Tax Map Number: 02633001168527

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2025
Closed on
Oct 24, 2025
Sold by
Stern Shawn Kenneth and Stern Amber M
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Danielle Meisse
Meisse Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Chiara Irizarry
E-Realty Services - Pocono Summit
List Price
$309,000
Sold Price
$270,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-12.62%
Views
174
Current Estimated Value
$279,945

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$9,945
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.25%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 20, 2018
Closed on
Mar 11, 2019
Sold by
Buglov Bozhidar Georgiev
Bought by
Stern Shawn Kenneth and Stern Amber M
Seller's Agent
Eva Dugan
Koehler Marvin Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Strubhar
BHGRE Valley Partners-Bethlehm
List Price
$143,900
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,100
0.76%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.83%
Original Mortgage
$148,117
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 17, 2018
Closed on
Oct 1, 2018
Sold by
Miller Charles P and Scott Lisa G
Bought by
Buglov Bozhidar Gerorgiv
Seller's Agent
Heidi Pickard
Lake Naomi Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
(Carbon) CCAR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$99,900
Sold Price
$75,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,900
-24.92%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
363.27%
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$270,000 E & E Settlement
Stern Shawn Kenneth $145,000 Associated Abstract Svcs Llc
Buglov Bozhidar Gerorgiv $75,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $148,117
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/24/2025 10/24/25 Sold $270,000 -5.3% $127 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Pending -- -- --
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $285,000 -4.7% $134 / Sq Ft
07/18/2025 07/18/25 Price Changed $299,000 -3.2% $140 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $309,000 +113.1% $145 / Sq Ft
03/11/2019 03/11/19 Sold $145,000 +7.4% $68 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/04/2019 02/04/19 Pending -- -- --
12/13/2018 12/13/18 Price Changed $135,000 -2.9% $63 / Sq Ft
12/03/2018 12/03/18 Price Changed $139,000 -3.4% $65 / Sq Ft
11/20/2018 11/20/18 For Sale $143,900 +91.9% $67 / Sq Ft
10/04/2018 10/04/18 Sold $75,000 -24.9% $35 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/22/2018 09/22/18 Pending -- -- --
08/17/2018 08/17/18 For Sale $99,900 -- $47 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2026 $915 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2025 $897 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2024 $747 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2023 $3,407 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2022 $3,314 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2021 $3,159 $112,490 $12,260 $100,230
2019 $3,344 $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
2018 $3,306 $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
2017 $3,268 $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
2016 $520 $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
2015 -- $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
2014 -- $18,760 $1,460 $17,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-133834

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.15.2.40-10

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