NOT LISTED FOR SALE

688 Rainbow Terrace Effort, PA 18330

Polk Area

Estimated Value: $382,000 - $532,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,703 Sq Ft
$173/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 15, 2014

Last sale price $210,000 $78 Per Sq Ft

Est. 123% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,707 / mo

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Indoor Pool
  • Clubhouse
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2014

Located on a wooded acre in Birch Hollow Estates, this BEAUTIFUL center
hall colonial offers over 2700 sq ft of fabulous living space! The mountain
views emphasize both the beauty and natural privacy of your surroundings.
Enter the 2 story tiled foyer through a leaded glass door with a large
palladium window. The tile floor continues in to the large kitchen &
breakfast room with upgraded appliances, a center island w/seating. The
adjacent family room has a wonderful brick faced wood burning fireplace
warming the heart of this lovely home. The master bedroom suite on the
second floor has a beautiful Palladium window welcoming in the light in the
sitting room. The remaining 4 bedrooms are all on the second floor along
with a full bathroom and a separate the laundry room a The remaining 4 bedrooms are all on the second floor along with a full bathroom and a separate the laundry room and carpete

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Ebeling

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem Listed on: 07/24/2014

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem

Last Buyer's Agent

(Lehigh) GLVR Member

NON MEMBER

Range of Values:

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 1.01 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,703 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Insulated Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Attic or Crawl Hatchway Insulated
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Indoor Pool
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Mound Septic
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13.9A.1.265
  • Tax Block 13 9A 1 26

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

1.01 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: 33 N to Cherry Valley Rd exit towards Stroudsburg. Right @ ramp, merge on Cherry Valley Rd. RT on PA 115. Turn left on Hamilton W US 209/PA115. Turn slight LT on Merwinsburg Rd, LT on Jonas, RT on
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.01
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Reso Association Amenities: Clubhouse, Outdoor Pool, Indoor Pool, Tennis Court(s)
  • Co List Office Phone: 610-865-0033
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2703.0
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Reso Window Features: Insulated Windows
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 13.9A.1.265
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 6313.73
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 7494.18
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 2703.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 2703.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1500.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 3
  • 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
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Flooring:Hardwood: Yes
  • Flooring:Tile: Yes
  • Construction Materials AtticCrawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: 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
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Block: 13 9A 1 26
  • General Property Information Basement YN: 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 Laundry3: Yes
  • Room Types Laundry Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Interior Features Storage4: Yes
  • Security Features:Smoke Detector(s): Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Architectural Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Roof Fiberglass2: Yes
  • Cooling:Electric2: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room: Yes
  • Room Types Bonus Room Level: First
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Self Cleaning Oven, Electric Range, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave
  • Fireplace Features: Family Room
  • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Other
  • Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished, Concrete
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Features:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior Features:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Fireplace Features:Family Room: Yes
  • Interior Features:Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Basement:Exterior Entry: Yes
  • Basement:Walk-Out Access: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Appliances:Self Cleaning Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
  • Lot Features: Sloped
  • Common Walls: No Common Walls
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated, Other
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 2703.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Window Features:Insulated Windows: Yes
  • Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features:Off Street: Yes
  • General Property Information:Parking Total: 2.0
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes
  • Parking Features:On Street: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Mound Septic, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Zoned
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Hot Water2: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes
  • Heating:Oil: Yes
  • Heating:Zoned2: 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
  • Association Amenities:Tennis Courts: Yes
  • Association Amenities:Indoor Pool: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43995.6
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 13.9A.1.265
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7494.18
  • Tax Block: 13 9A 1 26

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2014
Closed on
Sep 15, 2014
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Ebeling
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
(Lehigh) GLVR Member
NON MEMBER
List Price
$214,900
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-2.28%
Current Estimated Value
$468,868

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$258,868
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.96%
Original Mortgage
$199,500
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 3, 2013
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
$147,081
Interest Rate
3.52%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
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

  • Carlos Ribau Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors

    Carlos Ribau

    Weichert Realtors

    (484) 544-7008

    58 Total Sales

    1 in Polk

    $28,000 Price

    Carlos Ribau
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  • Don Jordan Real Estate Agent - Smart Way America Realty

    Don Jordan

    Responds Quickly

    Smart Way America Realty

    (610) 890-7666

    98 Total Sales

    1 in Polk

    $400,000 Price

    Don Jordan
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  • Mary Enck Real Estate Agent - Mary Enck Realty Inc

    Mary Enck

    Mary Enck Realty Inc

    (272) 225-6597

    228 Total Sales

    3 in Polk

    $15K - $600K Price Range

    Mary Enck
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  • Shabana Pathan Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem

    Shabana Pathan

    Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem

    (484) 666-3084

    337 Total Sales

    3 in Polk

    $565,000 Price Range

    Shabana Pathan
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  • Lauren Cronmiller Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

    Lauren Cronmiller

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

    (833) 842-3403

    120 Total Sales

    1 in Polk

    $171,000 Price

    Lauren Cronmiller
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  • Loren Keim Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Keim Realtors

    Loren Keim

    Century 21 Keim Realtors

    (610) 831-4500

    436 Total Sales

    5 in Polk

    $327K - $660K Price Range

    Loren Keim
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$210,000 None Available
$144,200 None Available
$11,458 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $306,400
Closed $199,500
Previous Owner $147,081
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2014 09/15/14 Sold $210,000 -2.3% $78 / Sq Ft
08/02/2014 08/02/14 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 For Sale $214,900 -- $80 / 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 $1,558 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2025 $1,558 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2024 $1,107 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2023 $6,860 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2022 $6,662 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2021 $6,510 $240,850 $30,060 $210,790
2019 $7,581 $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
2018 $7,494 $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
2017 $7,494 $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
2016 $1,105 $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
2015 -- $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
2014 -- $43,240 $4,950 $38,290
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2014

    John Ebeling

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem

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  • (

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    (Lehigh) GLVR Member

    NON MEMBER

  • (

    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2014

    (Not a member of any Non-Realtor

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-14665

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13.9A.1.265

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

688 Rainbow Terrace, Effort, PA

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