NOT LISTED FOR SALE

269 Russell Ct Effort, PA 18330

Chestnuthill Area

Estimated Value: $396,000 - $436,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,503 Sq Ft
$167/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: October 16, 2025

Last sale price $405,000 $162 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,414 / mo

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Finished Attic
  • Private Yard
  • Mountain View
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2025

Center hall colonial on 1.23 acres, in Birch Brier Estates, which includes 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, laminate flooring, and a third floor finished bonus room. The home features an attached 2 car garage and a detached 12'x20' shed with a concrete floor. Recently updated kitchen countertops, and backsplashes. Recently updated bathrooms. Recently installed new water heater and pressure tank. Enjoy the peace and warmth of the 1st floor wood pellet stove. Relax on the back patio as nature surrounds the yard. Walk into the spacious 6'x10' foyer area. The second floor landing includes a 6.5'x8' flex space with a view.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Randal Secor

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg License #RS374621 Listed on: 07/16/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

Co-Listed By

David Coulter

Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg License #AB068909

Last Buyer's Agent

(Lehigh) GLVR Member

NON MEMBER

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,393

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 1.23 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Many Trees
  • Private Yard
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned R1 Residential

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Driveway
  • 4 Open Parking Spaces

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Rural

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,503 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Shutters
  • Blinds
  • Sliding Doors
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Laundry in Bathroom
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Shed
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Birch Brier Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.14G.1.150
  • $81 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,393

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

1.23 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Route 115 North to left on Russell Court. House on the left - 269 Russell Court.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Upper Level, In Bathroom
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.23
  • View Type:Pond View: Hills, Mountain(s), Rural
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KLRW
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-421-2890
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-421-2890
  • Outside Inclusions: Washer, dryer, dishwasher, range, double wall oven, microwave, kitchen refrigerator, pellet stove, window treatments, window shades, wooden playset, (3) window unit air conditioners
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Brier Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2503.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Measured
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Reso Window Features: Vinyl Frames, Blinds, Window Treatments, Shutters
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Master Plan Zoning: R1 Residential
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.14G.1.150
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 881.52
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 4040.93
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 5392.97
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2503.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2503.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.23
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: Yes
  • Foundation Details Slab: 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
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Land Lease YN2: No
  • General Property Information Stories Total2: 3
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning2: R1 Residential
  • Location Tax and Legal Common Interest2: None
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information View YN2: Yes
  • Flooring Laminate: 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: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Cooling:Window Unit(s): Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: Second
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Utilities Phone Available: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: Third
  • Property Condition Year Built Effective: 2002
  • WaterSewer On Site Septic: Yes
  • Attic Features Finished: Yes
  • View:Mountain(s): Yes
  • View Rural: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 81.05
  • Laundry Features:Upper Level: Yes
  • Security Features:Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
  • View Hills: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Renovated: 2002

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Cooktop, Double Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Range Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Dryer
  • Flooring: Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Sliding Doors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Stories: 3
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Stainless Steel Appliance(s): Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Attic Features:Floored: Yes
  • Attic Features:Walk-Up: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Cooktop: Yes
  • Laundry Features:In Bathroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Vented Exhaust Fan: Yes
  • Appliances:Double Oven: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Front Yard, Landscaped, Many Trees
  • Horse: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: Yes
  • Exclusions: Door/window treatment for rear 1st floor sliding door. Garbage can storage shed.
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutters, Private Yard, Storage
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2503.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Vinyl Frames: Yes
  • Window Features:Window Treatments: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Storage3: Yes
  • Door Features:Sliding Doors: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Rain Gutters: Yes
  • Lot Features:Back Yard2: Yes
  • Window Features:Blinds: Yes
  • Exterior Features:Private Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Front Yard2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Landscaped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Many Trees: Yes
  • Window Features:Shutters: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 4.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Faces Side: Yes
  • Parking Features:Asphalt2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Pellet Stove, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Cable Available
  • Heating:Pellet Stove2: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 53578.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.14G.1.150
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5392.97
  • Tax Map Number: 02633103012845

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2025
Closed on
Oct 16, 2025
Sold by
Covely Andrew and Covely Jodi L
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Randal Secor
Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg
Buyer's Agent
(Lehigh) GLVR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$405,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.28%
Views
48
Current Estimated Value
$417,791

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$12,791
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.56%
Original Mortgage
$384,750
Outstanding Balance
$381,914
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$35,877

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 11, 2019
Closed on
Dec 12, 2019
Sold by
Merwin Donald D
Bought by
Covely Andrew and Covely Jodi L
Seller's Agent
Nicole Horton
D-N-A Property Management Co
Buyer's Agent
(Lehigh) GLVR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$220,000
Sold Price
$220,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.02%
Original Mortgage
$216,015
Interest Rate
3.7%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 9, 2008
Sold by
Fannie Mae
Bought by
Merwin Donald D

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$178,132
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 19, 2007
Sold by
Porter Vincent
Bought by
Fannie Mae
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Effort, PA

  • Joshua Mrozinski Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty LLC

    Joshua Mrozinski

    EXP Realty LLC

    (484) 623-5653

    114 Total Sales

    2 in Chestnuthill

    $427,000 Price Range

    Joshua Mrozinski
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  • Xander Weidenbaum Real Estate Agent - Redstone Run Realty, LLC

    Xander Weidenbaum

    Redstone Run Realty, LLC

    (272) 888-0327

    592 Total Sales

    31 in Chestnuthill

    $18K - $500K Price Range

    Xander Weidenbaum
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  • Mary Mahoney Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

    Mary Mahoney

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

    (272) 213-3152

    107 Total Sales

    4 in Chestnuthill

    $300K - $445K Price Range

    Mary Mahoney
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  • Shona Joyner Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors

    Shona Joyner

    Weichert Realtors

    (848) 281-0665

    100 Total Sales

    1 in Chestnuthill

    $380,000 Price

    Shona Joyner
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  • Lucille Richmond Real Estate Agent - C-21 Select Group-Lake Harmony

    Lucille Richmond

    C-21 Select Group-Lake Harmony

    (570) 443-1842

    197 Total Sales

    3 in Chestnuthill

    $35K - $350K Price Range

    Lucille Richmond
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  • JK

    John Keely

    Keller Williams Real Estate

    (272) 213-3230

    150 Total Sales

    50 in Chestnuthill

    $52K - $480K Price Range

    John Keely
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$405,000 None Listed On Document
Covely Andrew $220,000 First Amer Abstract Of Pa Qu
Merwin Donald D $195,000 None Available
Fannie Mae $1,980 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $384,750
Previous Owner Covely Andrew $216,015
Previous Owner Merwin Donald D $178,132
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Sold $405,000 +1.3% $162 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2025 07/16/25 For Sale $399,900 +81.8% $160 / Sq Ft
12/16/2019 12/16/19 Sold $220,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/10/2019 11/10/19 Pending -- -- --
11/10/2019 11/10/19 For Sale $220,000 0.0% $92 / Sq Ft
11/23/2018 11/23/18 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 Under Contract -- -- --
11/06/2018 11/06/18 For Rent $1,800 -2.7% --
06/21/2016 06/21/16 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Under Contract -- -- --
05/24/2016 05/24/16 For Rent $1,850 -- --
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 $1,310 $160,940 $26,150 $134,790
2025 $1,283 $160,940 $26,150 $134,790
2024 $1,068 $160,940 $26,150 $134,790
2023 $4,874 $160,940 $26,150 $134,790
2022 $4,451 $151,100 $26,150 $124,950
2021 $4,243 $151,100 $26,150 $124,950
2019 $5,221 $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
2018 $5,162 $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
2017 $5,103 $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
2016 $811 $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
2015 -- $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
2014 -- $29,290 $4,000 $25,290
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • RS

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Randal Secor

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

    (570) 977-9028

    2 Total Sales

    Randal Secor
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  • DC

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    David Coulter

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg

    (570) 656-4890

    79 Total Sales

    David Coulter
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  • (G

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    (Lehigh) GLVR Member

    NON MEMBER

  • Nicole Horton Real Estate Agent - D-N-A Property Management Co

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Nicole Horton

    D-N-A Property Management Co

    (570) 424-8131

    31 Total Sales

    Nicole Horton
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  • NL

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Natasha Leap

    D-N-A Property Management Co

    (570) 424-8131

    22 Total Sales

    Natasha Leap
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  • (N

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    (Not a member of any Non-Realtor

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-134022

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.14G.1.150

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

269 Russell Ct, Effort, PA

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