$349,900
SOLD APR 11, 2025

626 Watercrest Ave Effort, PA 18330

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,644 Sq Ft
1.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$213 Per Sq Ft

11 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of April 2025

If you are looking for one Floor living with a Basement and a Garage this would be would be the home for you. Country front porch to sit and enjoy. maple Kitchen Cabinets and full appliance package. Livingroom, Dining
room are also complete for you. Family room for evening enjoyment that will let you walk out to the large rear Deck to enjoy the privacy which the home includes. Large Primary Bedroom with full bath. Two large other bedrooms and a full Bath. There is a Huge Basement under the home to be Finished the way you would like... Hot Water Baseboard Heat and Split zone A/C. The Oversized Two car has a Wood Burning Stove to keep you warm if you want to spend lots of time out there. Easy to show Using the Showing Time ICON

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Keely

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End License #RS225701L Listed on: 01/17/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

Last Buyer's Agent

John Keely

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End License #RS225701L Listed on: 01/17/2025

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,754

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,644 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Property Views

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Prewired Security
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Mound Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.17B.1.180

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Playground

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,754

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Jonas Rd to right on Birch Hollow Dr. Top of hill turn right on Watercrest Ave. Home on right
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-992-1010
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1644.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.17B.1.180
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 3767.98
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 4753.69
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1644.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1644.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1644.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 1
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: Yes
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Construction Materials AtticCrawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Appliances Water Heater3: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Sewer Mound Septic: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: 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 Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Security Features Prewired: Yes
  • Cooling Ductless: Yes
  • Room Types Basement3: Yes
  • Room Types Basement Level: First
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned, Other
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Total Bedrooms: 10
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Free Standing: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Views
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Other
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1644.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Deck
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Window Features:Screens: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Window Features:Drapes: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes
  • Lot Features:Views: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Wood Stove, Oil, Zoned, Other
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 350.0
  • Association Amenities:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Playground: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43995.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.180
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4753.69
  • Tax Book Number: 2306/6063

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 17, 2025
Closed on
Mar 27, 2025
Sold by
Dillon Donna P
Bought by
Bove Frank J
Seller's Agent
John Keely
Keller Williams Real Estate - West End
Buyer's Agent
John Keely
Keller Williams Real Estate - West End
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$349,900
Views
57

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.87%
Original Mortgage
$314,910
Outstanding Balance
$314,353
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$31,725

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 25, 2007
Sold by
Benincasa Francis and Benincasa Melissa
Bought by
Dillon Edward R and Dillon Donna P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.17%
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $349,900 Paramount Abstract
Deed $349,900 Paramount Abstract
Deed $222,500 American Abstract
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $314,910 New Conventional
Closed $314,910 New Conventional
Previous Owner $138,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $25,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $145,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $349,900 0.0% $213 / Sq Ft
01/28/2025 01/28/25 Pending -- -- --
01/17/2025 01/17/25 For Sale $349,900 -- $213 / 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 $1,184 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2024 $986 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2023 $4,497 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2022 $4,375 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2021 $4,170 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2020 $3,788 $148,510 $30,060 $118,450
2019 $4,474 $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
2018 $4,424 $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
2017 $4,373 $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
2016 $695 $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
2015 -- $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
2014 -- $25,100 $3,000 $22,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-121470

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.17B.1.180