$315,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2026

704 Rainbow Terrace Effort, PA 18330

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,599 Sq Ft
1.03 Acres Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 1, 2026

$197 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

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

Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono

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

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 29, 2025
Closed on
May 1, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristen Obert
Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast
Buyer's Agent
Michael Patrick
Coldwell Banker Hearthside Pocono
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$315,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$45,000
-12.5%
Views
603

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
79.82%
Original Mortgage
$252,000
Outstanding Balance
$252,000
Interest Rate
6.22%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$80,082

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 24, 2005
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
$145,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $315,000 Pocono Property Abstract
Deed $185,000 Keystone Land Abstract North
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $252,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $145,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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®

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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

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