NOT LISTED FOR SALE

248 Journey Dr Effort, PA 18330

Estimated Value: $382,000 - $498,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,810 Sq Ft
$157/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2018

Last sale price $285,000 $101 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,487/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2018

Million Dollar View! Priced for quick sale! Walls of windows show panoramic mountain view. Amazing place to live and entertain, with so many ''spaces''. Trex Deck has ''barely there'' railings for unobstructed view. Sunroom has a gorgeous tile floor. Living room has high ceilings and a new freestanding fireplace. Dining area and kitchen with view. Incredible rec-room should be on HGTV! The bar is like a complete kitchen when you combine it with a grill on the patio. Adjoining second dining area is a great place for card games. Recroom also features a lounge area and pool table. HOT TUB on the patio- with awesome view! 4 bedrooms,3.5 baths! Master suite has you awake to an incredible view. Garage, huge 20x12 shed, workshop/storage make this palace practical too. Well maintained Public road.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Dowd Audett

At Your Service Realty License #RM418900 Listed on: 08/02/2018

At Your Service Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Patricia Burke, A.B.

Mary Enck Realty Inc License #AB051776L

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1993

Lot Details

  • 1.69 Acre Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • T111 Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,810 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Game Room
  • Workshop
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

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

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Pool

  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.17B.1.243

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Birch Hollow Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,375

Year Built

Built in 1993

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 115 take Jonas Rd to right into Birch Hollow Estates onto Birch Hollow Dr. Follow that to Watercrest and turn right. Left on Journey house all the way up on the right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Ranch
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.69
  • Reso Association Amenities: Playground, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-620-9800
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1982.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.17B.1.243
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 4427.16
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 5375.31
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1982.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Finished Area: 828.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2810.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 336.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.69
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Contemporary: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: 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
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Spa YN: Yes
  • Architectural Style Ranch: 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 Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types Game Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Game Room Level: First
  • Room Types Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Room Types Four Season Room: Yes
  • Room Types Four Season Room Level: First
  • Room Types Workshop2: Yes
  • Room Types Workshop Level: First
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Bar, Wet Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan, Other
  • Private Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Full, Daylight, Finished
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 828.0
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Free Standing: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Basement Finished2: Yes
  • InteriorFeatures:Bar: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Interior Features:In-Law Floorplan: Yes
  • Interior Features:Wet Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Views
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: T1-11, Wood Siding
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2810.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch, Deck
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Construction Materials:T111: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air, Other
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 235.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 235.0
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Outdoor Pool2: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 73616.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.243
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5375.31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 2, 2018
Closed on
Sep 21, 2018
Sold by
Dubinsky George and Dubinsky Donna
Bought by
Goodwin Jeffrey A and Goodwin Rhea J
Seller's Agent
Deborah Dowd Audett
At Your Service Realty
Buyer's Agent
Patricia Burke, A.B.
Mary Enck Realty Inc
List Price
$297,000
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.04%
Current Estimated Value
$441,944

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$156,944
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%
Original Mortgage
$173,000
Outstanding Balance
$150,555
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$291,389

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 11, 2012
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Dubinsky George and Dubinsky Donna

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$80,000
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2011
Sold by
Inman Maria Julaine
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 18, 2007
Sold by
Vinck John M and Vinck Helen A
Bought by
Inman Maria Julaine

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Goodwin Jeffrey A $285,000 Paramount Abstract Inc
Dubinsky George $130,000 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $2,112 None Available
Inman Maria Julaine $280,000 American Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Goodwin Jeffrey A $173,000
Previous Owner Dubinsky George $80,000
Previous Owner Inman Maria Julaine $252,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/22/2018 09/22/18 Sold $285,000 -4.0% $101 / Sq Ft
08/12/2018 08/12/18 Pending -- -- --
08/02/2018 08/02/18 For Sale $297,000 -- $106 / 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 $1,838 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2024 $1,530 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2023 $6,981 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2022 $6,791 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2021 $6,473 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2020 $6,673 $230,520 $34,140 $196,380
2019 $5,331 $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
2018 $5,272 $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
2017 $5,211 $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
2016 $829 $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
2015 -- $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
2014 -- $29,910 $4,500 $25,410
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-60299

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.17B.1.243