$167,777 - $247,000
RENTED MAY 1, 2025

236 Merwinsburg Rd Effort, PA 18330

2 Beds
1 Bath
864 Sq Ft
$235 Price per Sq Ft

Last Sold February 07, 2022

Last sale price $105,000 $122 Per Sq Ft

Est. 94% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,152/month

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Deck
  • Private Yard
  • Waterfront
  • Granite Countertops
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of May 2025

Beautifully Renovated Chestnuthill Township Streamfront Ranch! Private Double Tree-Lined Lot Offers Circular Driveway w/ Plenty Of Parking, Storage Shed & Deck Overlooking Waterfront Backyard w/ Forested View. All New Throughout! 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath w/ Open Concept Living & Dining Areas Featuring Granite Counters, NEW Stainless Steel Appliances, Tile & LVP Flooring, Washer/Dryer Hook-Up & More. Pleasant Valley School District Location Close To Conveniences. Landlord Is Licensed Real Estate Agent. No Pets, Monthly Income Should Equal 3 x The Monthly Rental Amount & Tenant Pays Garbage & Electricity. No Public Water Or Sewer Fees. No Wood-Burning Fireplace. Propane Unit Available For Supplemental Heating. Experience Country Living!

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Jess Keller

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg License #RS278578 Listed on: 04/02/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

Last Renter's Agent

Wendy Kudla

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End License #RS329115

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $642

Year Built

  • Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 0.48 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Creek or Stream
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Private Entrance
  • Private Yard
  • Back Yard
  • Additional Parcels
  • Property is zoned GC, Commercial

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • T111 Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 864 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Self Contained Fireplace Unit Or Insert
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Propane Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Washer and Electric Dryer Hookup

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Parking

  • Circular Driveway
  • On-Site Parking
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Shed

Mobile Home

  • Wood Skirt

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $3,600
  • Property Available on 5/1/25
  • $37 Application Fee
  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.13.1.38-1

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Application Fee Required

Recreation

  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$642

Year Built

Built in 1963 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Rental Info

  • Available Date: 2025-05-01

Listing Details

  • Directions: Rte 115 To Merwinsburg Rd, Home On Right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1963
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup, Laundry Closet
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-421-2890
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 864.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Skirt: ["Wood"]
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Master Plan Zoning: GC
  • Room Type: Foyer Area
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.13.1.38-1
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Commercial
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 864.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 864.0
  • 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: 0.48
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Equipment:Water Heater - Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • General Property Information Waterfront YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Senior Community YN: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Property Condition:UpdatedRemodeled: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Additional Parcels YN: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning2: GC
  • Location Tax and Legal Common Interest2: None
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Smart Home Features YN2: No
  • General Property Information Spa YN: No
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: Yes
  • Cooling:Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Flooring:Ceramic Tile: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Contract Information Lease Term: 12 Months
  • Contract Information Availability Date: 2025-05-01
  • Owner Pays:Sewer2: Yes
  • Fee Information Security Deposit Amount: 3600.0
  • Room Types Foyer Area: Yes
  • Room Types Foyer Area Level: First
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Water Body Features Fishing: Yes
  • Other Structures Storage5: Yes
  • General Property Information Water Body Access YN2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • General Property Information Attic Features YN2: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water Body Type Creek2: Yes
  • Water Body View Yes2: Yes
  • Pet Information Pets Allowed YN: No
  • WaterSewer On Site Septic: Yes
  • General Property Information Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Flooring Luxury Vinyl: Yes
  • Laundry Features Laundry Closet: Yes
  • Initial Move In Costs Application Fee: Yes
  • Fee Information Application Fee Amount: 37.25
  • Utilities Propane Tank Leased: Yes
  • Water Body Type Stream3: Yes
  • Owner Pays Water4: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Land Lease YN3: No
  • Skirt Wood5: Yes
  • Attic Features Partially Floored: Yes
  • Attic Features Pull-Down Stairs: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Electric Cooktop, Oven, Electric Oven, Self Cleaning Oven, Range, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Propane, Stone
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Eat-in Kitchen, Granite Counters
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Appliances:Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Interior Features:Granite Counters: Yes
  • Appliances Range: Yes
  • Attic Features:Storage2: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Stone3: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Propane: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Interior Features:Breakfast Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Features: Back Yard
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: T1-11
  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Private Entrance, Private Yard, Storage
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Storage
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:T111: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Fire Pit: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Entrance: 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:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Site: Yes
  • Parking Features:Circular Driveway: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Fireplace(s), Electric, Fireplace Insert
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Available, Propane Tank Leased
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace Insert: Yes
  • Heating:Fireplace(s): Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20908.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Parcel Number: 02.13.1.38-1
  • Zoning Description: Commercial

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 2601/5286

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 29, 2021
Closed on
Feb 7, 2022
Sold by
Harrison Kristine M
Bought by
Fress Investments Llc
Seller's Agent
Heather Schierloh
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Jess Keller
Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg
List Price
$105,000
Sold Price
$105,000
Current Estimated Value
$203,194

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$98,194
Avg. Annual Appreciation
20.25%
Original Mortgage
$78,750
Outstanding Balance
$63,591
Interest Rate
2.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$139,603

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 31, 2011
Sold by
Miller Donald
Bought by
Harrison Kristine M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$87,230
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2008
Sold by
Sisco Norman F and Sisco Brenda L
Bought by
Miller Donald

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Fress Investments Llc $105,000 Keystone Premier Settlement Se
Harrison Kristine M $89,500 None Available
Miller Donald $130,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Fress Investments Llc $78,750
Previous Owner Harrison Kristine M $87,230
Previous Owner Miller Donald $100,000
Previous Owner Miller Donald $10,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Rent $1,800 0.0% --
02/07/2022 02/07/22 Sold $105,000 0.0% $122 / Sq Ft
12/06/2021 12/06/21 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2021 11/30/21 For Sale $105,000 -- $122 / 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 $642 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2024 $534 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2023 $2,437 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2022 $2,371 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2021 $2,260 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2020 $1,819 $80,490 $19,660 $60,830
2019 $1,649 $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
2018 $1,630 $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
2017 $1,612 $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
2016 $256 $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
2015 -- $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
2014 -- $9,250 $1,560 $7,690
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Jess Keller

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Jess Keller

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

    (570) 730-8725

    44 in this area

    261 Total Sales

    Jess Keller
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  • Wendy Kudla

    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    Wendy Kudla

    Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

    (570) 402-8512

    3 in this area

    18 Total Sales

    Wendy Kudla
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Heather Schierloh

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-130880

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.13.1.38-1

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

236 Merwinsburg Rd, Effort, PA

This home is located at 236 Merwinsburg Rd, Effort, PA 18330 since 02 April 2025 and is currently priced at $203,194. This property was built in 1963. 236 Merwinsburg Rd 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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