NOT LISTED FOR SALE

687 Watercrest Ave Effort, PA 18330

Chestnuthill Area

Estimated Value: $295,000 - $336,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,230 Sq Ft
$255/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 14, 2022

Last sale price $260,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 21% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,744 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Chalet
  • Deck
  • Wooded Lot
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of February 2022

MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED, HIGHEST & BEST OFFERS DUE BY MONDAY, 1/10 AT NOON. Looking for your cabin in the woods? Drive up your paved driveway to a beautiful chalet with a 2 car garage. Your 1.29 acres backs up to 205 acres of nothing but nature. 2 bedrooms downstairs with a full bath and a beautiful loft bedroom with 1⁄2 bath upstairs. Amazing windows and sunlight – beautiful interior – and SUPER DUPER Low Taxes!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sandi Meisse

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End License #AB066132 Listed on: 01/04/2022

Co-Listed By

Danielle Meisse

Keller Williams Real Estate - West End License #RS202141L

Last Buyer's Agent

(Lancaster) LCAR Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,357

Year Built

  • Built in 1987

Lot Details

  • 1.29 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • T111 Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,230 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Free Standing Fireplace
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Crawl Space

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main

Laundry

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

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating Available
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • Septic Tank

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02.17B.1.185

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,357

Year Built

Built in 1987

Lot Details

1.29 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Route 209 S to Route 115, left on Merwinsburg Rd. Stay straight on to Toll Rd, left on Lakeside Dr, right on Little Twig Rd, left on Watercrest Ave, house on right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Architectural Style: Chalet
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool
  • Co List Office Mls Id: KLRW06
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-992-1010
  • Co List Office Phone: 570-992-1010
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1230.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Public Records
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 02.17B.1.185
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 2730.87
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 3357.22
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1230.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1230.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 720.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: Yes
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 1.29
  • Common Walls:No Common Walls: Yes
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: 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
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • 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 Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Architectural Style Chalet: Yes
  • Flooring Softwood: Yes
  • Room Types Loft: Yes
  • Room Types Loft Level: First
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Room Types Foyer Area: Yes
  • Room Types Foyer Area Level: First
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Free Standing
  • Flooring: Carpet, Softwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Interior Features:Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Free Standing: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Wooded
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: T1-11
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1230.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Door Features:Storm Door(s): Yes
  • Window Features:Storm Window(s): Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:T111: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Paved2: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Heating: Wood Stove, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Wood Stove: 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:Clubhouse: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Outdoor Pool2: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 56192.4
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.185
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3357.22

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2022
Closed on
Feb 14, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Sandi Meisse
Keller Williams Real Estate - West End
Buyer's Agent
(Lancaster) LCAR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$200,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
30%
Current Estimated Value
$313,663

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$53,663
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.35%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,891
Interest Rate
0.044%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 7, 2007
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$260,000 Keystone Premier Settlement Se
$115,000 None Available
$188,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner $112,891
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/14/2022 02/14/22 Sold $260,000 +30.0% $211 / Sq Ft
01/11/2022 01/11/22 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2022 01/04/22 For Sale $200,000 -- $163 / Sq Ft
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 $944 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2025 $925 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2024 $770 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2023 $3,512 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2022 $3,416 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2021 $3,256 $115,970 $31,740 $84,230
2019 $3,365 $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
2018 $3,328 $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
2017 $3,289 $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
2016 $523 $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
2015 -- $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
2014 -- $18,880 $4,500 $14,380
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Sandi Meisse

    Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

  • D

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2022

    Danielle Meisse

    Keller Williams Real Estate - West End

  • (

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    (Lancaster) LCAR Member

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-93764

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02.17B.1.185

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

687 Watercrest Ave, Effort, PA

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