$420,000
SOLD MAR 10, 2025

717 Jonas Rd Effort, PA 18330

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,588 Sq Ft
8.08 Acres

Recently Sold

$264 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Mountain View
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 8.08 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Recreation Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Delightful Pocono Excellence Perched Amongst The Countryside On 8 Private Acres In Chestnuthill Township! Expansive & Meticulous Bi-Level Home Has Bright & Versatile Floor Plan. Main Level Features 2-3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths & Open Concept Kitchen, Dining & Living Areas w/ Glass Doors To Beautiful 3 Season Room Overlooking Fenced-In Backyard Oasis. Exceptional Lower Level Makes The Perfect In-Law Suite Or Guest Quarters w/ Large Bedroom, 3rd Full Bath, Tiled Family Room w/ Private Patio Access, Gaming/Media Room Plus Spacious Laundry Area w/ Kitchenette. Long Paved Driveway & Heated 2 Car Garage w/ Upgraded Epoxy Flooring. Water Filtration System, NEW HVAC System & New Water Heater. No Dues Setting Has Both Cleared Grassland & Forested Acres w/ Tree-Top Mountain Views. Tis' The Season!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jess Keller

Keller Williams Real Estate Listed on: 12/06/2024

Keller Williams Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Cruel

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,496

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 8.08 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 828 x 419 x 613 x 506
  • Fenced Yard
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RR - RESIDENTIAL / RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Vinyl Construction Material

Interior Spaces

  • 1,588 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Drapes & Rods
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Mountain Views

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Possible Extra Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Fireplace in Basement
  • Basement Window Egress

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Parking Pad
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking Garage Space
  • Off-Street Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Handicap Modified

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Pleasant Valley Elementary School
  • Pleasant Valley Middle School
  • Pleasant Valley High School

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Zoned For Horses

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heat Pump System
  • Mini Split Heat Pump
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • 101 to 200 Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02633000103968

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,496

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Bilevel
  • Insulation: Type Unknown
  • Technology: Cable, Security Cameras, Smk Detector Battery
  • County Assessment: 234170.00
  • Miscellaneous: Radon Mitigated, Zoned for Horses
  • Stories: 1.0
  • View: Mountain
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Adult Comm55 Over Y N: No
  • Middle Junior School: Pleasant Valley Middle School
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Oven/Range Electric, Refrigerator, Water Softener Own, Water Treatment Own
  • Interior Amenities: Den/Office, Drapes, Expandable, Extended Family Qtrs, Family Room Lower Level, Foyer, Handicap Equipped, Laundry Lower Level, Recreation Room, Sunroom 3-season, Traditional, Utility/Mud Room, Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Floor: Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Gas/LPG, Lower Level
  • Total Rooms: 11
  • Basement: Daylight, Egress Window, Full, Lower Level, Outside Entrance, Slab, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Area, Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Second Kitchen, Kitchen Island/Peninsula
  • Price Per Square Foot: 264.48
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 1588
  • Square Footage: 2877
  • Total Room Count: 16

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl
  • Exterior: Covered Patio, Deck, Fenced Yard, Handicap Accessible, Patio, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached, Driveway Parking, Off Street, Parking Garage, Parking Pad
  • Number Of Cars: 2

Utilities

  • Amperage: 200
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central AC
  • Heat Type: Electric, Forced Air, Gas, Heat Pump, Mini Split, Propane Tank Leased, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Schools

  • School District: Pleasant Valley
  • Elementary School: Pleasant Valley Elementary School
  • Middle School: Pleasant Valley Middle School
  • High School: Pleasant Valley High School

Lot Info

  • Acres: 8.080
  • Lot Dimensions: 828 x 419 x 613 x 506
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Partially Wooded, Paved Road, Public Road, Sloped, View, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 5 - 10 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 351963
  • Zoning Code: RR - RESIDENTIAL / RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 02633000103968
  • County Taxes: 931.36
  • Municipal Taxes: 566.69
  • Total Taxes: 7495.59

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 5941.34

MLS Schools

  • School District: Pleasant Valley
  • Elementary School: Pleasant Valley Elementary School
  • HighSchool: Pleasant Valley High School

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 6, 2024
Closed on
Mar 12, 2025
Sold by
Kinard James
Bought by
Cruz Jose A and Cruz Cheryl L
Seller's Agent
Jess Keller
Keller Williams Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Cruel
BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$420,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.18%
Views
270
Current Estimated Value
$423,051

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,051
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.44%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Outstanding Balance
$284,527
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$136,047

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2002
Bought by
Kinard James
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 $420,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $210,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,800 New Conventional
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/10/2025 03/10/25 Sold $420,000 -1.2% $264 / Sq Ft
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Pending -- -- --
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Sale $425,000 -- $268 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley 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 $1,906 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2024 $1,554 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2023 $7,091 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2022 $6,898 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2021 $6,575 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2020 $6,268 $234,170 $84,300 $149,870
2019 $7,797 $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
2018 $7,709 $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
2017 $7,620 $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
2016 $1,212 $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
2015 -- $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
2014 -- $43,740 $15,320 $28,420
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 749564

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 02.110394