NOT LISTED FOR SALE

704 Rainbow Terrace Effort, PA 18330

Polk Area

Estimated Value: $310,000 - $328,252

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,599 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

Last sale price $315,000 $197 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,101 / mo

101 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Chalet
  • Wooded Lot
  • Community Pool
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Floor Utility Room

About This Home

As of May 2026

Welcome to this 4-bedroom, 2-full-bath chalet nestled in the peaceful community of Birch Hollow Estates. Exterior is freshly painted and is set on a full acre, tucked back from the road, this property offers exceptional privacy and a serene setting, backing to 150+ acres of unused woodland—your own natural backdrop year-round. The main level features a bright, open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, perfect for everyday living and entertaining. On the lower level, you'll find a spacious recreation room with a pellet stove, creating a cozy retreat for chilly evenings and gatherings. A detached 24 x 36 garage provides endless possibilities features a 16' door—ideal for hobbyists, tinkerers, or car enthusiasts needing extra space for projects or storage. Surrounded by nature yet offering comfort and functionality, this chalet is the perfect blend of privacy, charm, and versatility. Enjoy peaceful country living with room to breathe—this is a property you won't want to miss

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kristen Obert

Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast License #AB067721 Listed on: 12/29/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast

Last Buyer's Agent

Michael Patrick

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono License #RS354087

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 1.03 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 148 x 281
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Private Streets
  • Sloped Lot
  • Wooded Lot

HOA Fees

  • $33 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • 10 Open Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asbestos Shingle Roof
  • Asphalt Roof
  • T111 Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,599 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Lower Floor Utility Room
  • Utility Room
  • Heated Basement

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Laminate Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13.9A.1.268
  • $75 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include maintenance road
  • Birch Hollow Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,830

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

1.03 Acres

HOA Fees

$33 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Lehighton..Route 209 to left on Route 534, right on Jonas Rd, left onto Birch Hollow, left onto Squirrelwood, right onto Rainbow Terrace. Home on left
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Architectural Style: Chalet
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: Lower Level, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.03
  • Reso Association Amenities: Outdoor Pool
  • Co List Office Phone: 610-826-2232
  • Outside Inclusions: Stove, refrigerator, microwave, washer, dryer
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1599.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Measured
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 13.9A.1.268
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 648.46
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 3032.64
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 3829.51
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1599.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1599.0
  • 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: 1.03
  • General Property Information Lot Size Dimensions: 148 x 281
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • General Property Information Compensation Paid on Sellers Assist YN2: No
  • Laundry Features Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
  • Laundry Features Washer Hookup: Yes
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Electric 200 Amp Service: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Water Source:Well: Yes
  • Road Frontage Type:Private Road: Yes
  • Road Responsibility Private Maintained Road: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • General Property Information Horse YN2: No
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • General Property Information Basement YN: No
  • General Property Information Smart Home Features YN2: No
  • General Property Information Spa 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: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Family Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Family Room Level: Lower
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Basement Heated: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Architectural Style Chalet: Yes
  • Utilities:Cable Available: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Types Utility Room Level: Lower
  • Flooring:Vinyl: Yes
  • Room Types Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
  • Laundry Features:Lower Level: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed(s): Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Roof Asbestos Shingle: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 75.01
  • Interior Features Radon Mitigation: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Water Softener Owned
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry, Laminate Counters, Radon Mitigation
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement: Heated, Concrete
  • Basement YN: No
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances:Electric Range: Yes
  • Interior Features:Pantry: Yes
  • Interior Features:Laminate Counters: Yes
  • Appliances:Electric Oven: Yes
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes
  • Appliances:Water Softener-Owned: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle, Asphalt
  • Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
  • Horse: No
  • Pool Private: No
  • Disclosures: Resale Certificate, Deed Restrictions
  • Construction Type: T1-11
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1599.0
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • Construction Materials:T111: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sloped: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces: 10.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 10.0
  • Parking Features:Driveway: Yes
  • General Property Information:Attached Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Door Opener: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Well
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating: Baseboard, Pellet Stove, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Heating:Pellet Stove2: Yes
  • Heating:Electric5: Yes
  • Heating:Baseboard: Yes
  • Sewer Septic Tank: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 395.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: Yes
  • General Property Information:Association Fee: 395.0
  • Association Amenities:Outdoor Pool2: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Road

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Pleasant Valley

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 148 x 281
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 44866.8
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 13.9A.1.268
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3829.51
  • Tax Map Number: 13632003247023

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Effort, PA

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

    Xander Weidenbaum

    Redstone Run Realty, LLC

    (272) 888-0327

    592 Total Sales

    12 in Polk

    $14K - $440K 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

    106 Total Sales

    3 in Polk

    $229K - $365K Price Range

    Mary Mahoney
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  • Shona Joyner Real Estate Agent - Weichert Realtors

    Shona Joyner

    Weichert Realtors

    (848) 281-0665

    101 Total Sales

    2 in Polk

    $300K - $439K Price Range

    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

    4 in Polk

    $289K - $304K Price Range

    Lucille Richmond
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  • JK

    John Keely

    Keller Williams Real Estate

    (272) 213-3230

    150 Total Sales

    11 in Polk

    $35K - $435K Price Range

    John Keely
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  • Rosalie Bueti Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Real Estate

    Rosalie Bueti

    Keller Williams Real Estate

    (272) 233-4681

    56 Total Sales

    2 in Polk

    $245,000 Price Range

    Rosalie Bueti
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Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
05/01/2026 05/01/26 Sold $315,000 -8.7% $197 / Sq Ft
04/09/2026 04/09/26 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2026 02/17/26 Price Changed $344,900 -1.2% $216 / Sq Ft
01/16/2026 01/16/26 Price Changed $349,000 -3.1% $218 / Sq Ft
12/29/2025 12/29/25 For Sale $360,000 -- $225 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Kristen Obert Real Estate Agent - Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast

    Seller's Agent in 2026

    Kristen Obert

    Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast

    (484) 223-8936

    286 Total Sales

    Kristen Obert
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  • Michael Patrick Real Estate Agent - Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono

    Buyer's Agent in 2026

    Michael Patrick

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono

    (267) 234-3956

    111 Total Sales

    Michael Patrick
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    Buyer Co-Listing Agent in 2026

    Nathan Wren

    Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono

    (214) 600-0910

    8 Total Sales

    Nathan Wren
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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-137957

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13.9A.1.268

Pennsylvania Monroe County Effort 18330

704 Rainbow Terrace, Effort, PA

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