NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Russell Ct Effort, PA 18330

Estimated Value: $296,172 - $346,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,652 Sq Ft
$190/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 08, 2019

Last sale price $180,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 75% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,797/month

294 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wooded Lot
  • Bonus Room
  • Den

About This Home

As of March 2019

Well maintained log sided home nestled on over an acre in the woods in Birch Brier Estates, with expansive deck off the living area with the most magnificent views. Some features included are upgraded kitchen w/quartz countertops & stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile in foyer, kitchen, & 1st floor bath, 1st floor BR w/ cork flooring, propane brick fireplace in LR, ceiling fans throughout, upper level w/full bath, 2 large bedrooms w/skylights & 1 w/private deck, finished walk out lower level w/family room, den/office, laundry area, & full bath. Too many upgrades to list-see attached. Also, no HOA fees, township roads, and close to all major attractions in the Poconos.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Knecht

Carr Realty of the Poconos License #RM423074 Listed on: 04/05/2018

Co-Listed By

Jeff Siglin

Carr Realty of the Poconos License #AB040973A

Last Buyer's Agent

Donna Steo

RE/MAX Results

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,533

Year Built

  • Built in 1988

Lot Details

  • 1.14 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Log Cabin
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Log Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,652 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Heated Basement
  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Whole House Fan
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Brier Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.14G.1.164

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,533

Year Built

Built in 1988

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: Rt 115 to Birch Brier Estates, Russell Ct and 228 Russell Ct. is approx 1 mile on Right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Architectural Style: Log Home
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CROP
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-629-3661
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-629-3661
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Brier Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.14G.1.164
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 2909.99
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 3533.21
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1080.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 572.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1652.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.14
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Sewer Mound Septic: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Gas5: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: 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 Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Basement Heated: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • Room Types Basement Level: First
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features Brick4: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Room Types Den2: Yes
  • Room Types Den Level: First
  • Cooling:Whole House Fan: Yes
  • Architectural Style Log Home: 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
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas, Brick
  • Flooring: Laminate, Tile
  • Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Finished, Heated
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 572.0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Basement:Basement Finished2: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Views
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Log
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1652.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Log: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Propane, Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Propane2: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace Insert: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 49658.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.14G.1.164
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3533.21
  • Tax Book Number: 2047/125

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 5, 2018
Closed on
Mar 8, 2019
Sold by
Lynda O Keefe Jr David T and Keefe Lynda O
Bought by
Bruno Lisa
Seller's Agent
Cindy Knecht
Carr Realty of the Poconos
Buyer's Agent
Donna Steo
RE/MAX Results
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$180,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,000
-17.81%
Current Estimated Value
$314,293

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$134,293
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.37%
Original Mortgage
$181,818
Outstanding Balance
$161,135
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,647

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 1998
Bought by
Okeefe David T and Okeefe Lynda
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bruno Lisa $180,000 None Available
Okeefe David T $97,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bruno Lisa $181,818
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/08/2019 03/08/19 Sold $180,000 -17.8% $109 / Sq Ft
01/24/2019 01/24/19 Pending -- -- --
04/05/2018 04/05/18 For Sale $219,000 -- $133 / 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 $1,021 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2024 $850 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2023 $3,877 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2022 $3,772 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2021 $3,595 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2020 $3,706 $128,030 $25,700 $102,330
2019 $3,504 $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
2018 $3,465 $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
2017 $3,425 $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
2016 $545 $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
2015 -- $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
2014 -- $19,660 $4,000 $15,660
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Cindy Knecht

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Cindy Knecht

    Carr Realty of the Poconos

    (570) 517-2111

    2 in this area

    172 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Jeff Siglin

    Carr Realty of the Poconos

    (570) 595-9000

    7 in this area

    64 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Donna Steo

    RE/MAX Results

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-55998

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.14G.1.164

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

228 Russell Ct, Effort, PA

This home is located at 228 Russell Ct, Effort, PA 18330 since 05 April 2018 and is currently estimated at $314,293, approximately $190 per square foot. This property was built in 1988. 228 Russell Ct is a home located in Monroe County with nearby schools including Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Pleasant Valley Intermediate School, and Pleasant Valley Middle School.

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