$235,000
$34K PRICE DROP

1702 Donalds Rd Effort, PA 18330

Estimated payment $1,518/month

Total Views 4,862
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,198 Sq Ft
$196 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

***PRICE DROP...MOTIVATED SELLER...MAKE AN OFFER!!***Welcome to Your Peaceful Escape in the Pocono Mountains! Beautiful home in Sun Valley. Nestled on a quiet, scenic street in Effort, PA, this recently remodeled home offers the perfect balance of rustic charm and modern comfort. Surrounded by lush nature and serene views, this property provides a tranquil retreat with the convenience of nearby amenities. Step inside and feel immediately at home in the warm and inviting interior, boasting 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and an open-concept living area designed for entertaining and everyday comfort.
The thoughtfully designed kitchen is both stylish and functional, featuring:
White shaker-style cabinets for a timeless, clean look with ample storage
Stainless steel appliances, including a sleek electric range, dishwasher, and modern sink with a gooseneck faucet
Striking glass tile backsplash in gray and black tones, adding texture and visual interest
Wood-look vinyl flooring that's both warm and durable
Recessed lighting that keeps the space bright and welcoming.
A harmonious blend of comfort and contemporary design, the living area includes a dramatic stone fireplace ideal for cozy nights. Vaulted ceilings that add an airy, open feel, large windows on two sides, bringing in abundant natural light and scenic views. The home is surrounded by tall, mature trees, offering a serene, wooded backdrop that creates privacy and a close-to-nature atmosphere year-round. A freshly built wooden deck extends from the house, providing a great space for outdoor dining, morning coffee, or simply soaking in the tranquil environment.
Off to the side, you'll find a designated fire pit area perfect for evening gatherings, roasting marshmallows, or stargazing.
Located minutes from Jack Frost/Big Boulder, Camelback and Blue Mountain Ski Resorts as well as hiking trails and waterfalls.

Listing Agent

James Mann

CENTURY 21 Select Group - Lake Harmony License #RS367686 Listed on: 07/08/2025

CENTURY 21 Select Group - Lake Harmony

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,649

Year Built

  • Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Corner Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $17 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • 5 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,198 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • Association fees include maintenance road
  • Sun Valley Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.15.2.67-3
  • Tax Block 3012.04/2

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,649

Year Built

Built in 1959 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$17 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Toll Rd, right on Bluegrass Lane, Left onto James Road, Right on Donalds Road.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Main Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Reso Association Amenities: Other
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-722-9222
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Subdivision Name: Sun Valley
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1198.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.15.2.67-3
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 433.04
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 1985.06
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 2649.24
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1198.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1198.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • 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: 0.39
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Private Road: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Block: 3012.04/2
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Main
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Main
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Main
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Other Structures Storage5: Yes
  • Roof:Metal2: Yes
  • WaterSewer On Site Septic: Yes
  • Laundry Features:Main Level: Yes
  • Utilities Propane Tank Leased: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Interior Features:Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Fireplace Features:Wood Burning: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Metal
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Wooded
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Resale Certificate, Right of First Refusal
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1198.0
  • Other Structures: Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cleared: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 5.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 5.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Front: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric, Propane
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Propane Tank Leased
  • Heating:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 200.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 200.0

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Road

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 16988.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.15.2.67-3
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2649.24
  • Tax Block: 3012.04/2
  • Tax Book Number: 2631/3162 202312017
  • Tax Map Number: 02633001164195

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 -- $79,060 $13,360 $65,700
2024 -- $79,060 $13,360 $65,700
2023 $2,394 $79,060 $13,360 $65,700
2022 $2,090 $70,960 $13,360 $57,600
2021 $1,992 $70,960 $13,360 $57,600
2019 $1,720 $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
2018 $1,701 $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
2017 $1,681 $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
2016 $267 $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
2015 -- $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
2014 -- $9,650 $1,130 $8,520
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Price Changed $235,000 -2.1% $196 / Sq Ft
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $240,000 -0.8% $200 / Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Price Changed $242,000 -1.0% $202 / Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Price Changed $244,500 -0.4% $204 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Price Changed $245,500 +0.2% $205 / Sq Ft
07/27/2025 07/27/25 Price Changed $245,000 -2.0% $205 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Price Changed $249,900 -2.4% $209 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 For Sale $256,000 0.0% $214 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Off Market $256,000 -- --
07/04/2025 07/04/25 Price Changed $256,000 -3.0% $214 / Sq Ft
06/22/2025 06/22/25 Price Changed $264,000 -1.9% $220 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 For Sale $269,000 +28.1% $225 / Sq Ft
08/08/2022 08/08/22 Sold $210,000 -2.3% $175 / Sq Ft
07/01/2022 07/01/22 Pending -- -- --
01/07/2022 01/07/22 For Sale $214,900 +411.7% $179 / Sq Ft
01/07/2021 01/07/21 Sold $42,000 0.0% $45 / Sq Ft
12/07/2020 12/07/20 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2020 12/02/20 For Sale $42,000 -- $45 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $210,000 Pride Abstract & Settlement Se
Deed $42,000 Effort Abstract Llc
Deed $26,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $211,700 VA
Closed $210,000 VA
Source: Public Records

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