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Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
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Bath 2

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SqFt1,463

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SqFt57,935

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Public Remarks: Tucked away on a beautifully wooded 1.33 acre lot in the desirable Bear Creek Lakes community, this charming 3 bed/2 bath Saltbox style home is officially for sale! As you enter the main living area, you are sure to be captivated by the soaring vaulted ceilings & sleek hard surface flooring! Convenient main floor primary suite! The kitchen showcases ample counterspace & cabinetry. An additional 2 bedrooms & full bathroom are on the third floor. Cozy up in the quaint reading loft and enjoy the views into the open concept main living area. The unfinished lower level provides a blank canvas for you to finish as you desire - family room, at-home office, game room - this space has so much untapped potential! Be sure to relax in the gorgeous wooded surroundings on the wraparound deck! Freshly painted interior & with new flooring installed, this home is waiting for you to move in! Bear Creek Lakes includes a 160 acre lake, 2 beaches, an in-ground swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, & more! Minutes to hiking, biking, rafting, downtown Jim Thorpe's shops & restaurants, & more! Schedule your showing today! Please note: the free standing fireplace is not currently functional as it is not hooked up to exterior venting.

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Property Type : Residential

Price : $279,000

AD Id : 91707277

MLS Id : 785839

Beds : 3

Lot Size : 57,935 Sq. Ft

Living Area Size : 1,463 Sq. Ft

Tax Amount : $3,290.64

Year Built : 1980

Garage : 4

County : Carbon

Subdivision: Bear Creek Lakes

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  • Bedroom Information

    Total beds: 3

    Bathroom Information

    Total Baths: 2 Full Baths: 2

    Room Information

    Rooms Total: 5 Has Basement: Yes Basement: Full

  • Roofing Information

    Asphalt, Fiberglass

  • Interior Features

    Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup

  • Heating & Cooling

    Has Heating: Yes Heating: Baseboard, Electric Cooling: None

  • Building Information

    Year Built: 1980 Private Pool: No

  • Lot Information

    Main Square Feet: 57935 Square Feet Lot Size Acres: 1.33 Lot Size Square Feet: 57935

    Property Information

    Subdivision: Bear Creek Lakes Source Property Type: Residential Postal Code Plus 4: 9506 Property SubType: Single Family Residence Levels: One and One Half Property Age: 46

  • Listing Price Information

    Listing Price: $279000

  • Tax Information

    Parcel Number: 51A-51-53MV Annual Tax: $3290.64

  • Parking Information

    Off Street

    Garage Information

    Has Garage: Yes Garage Space: 4
    Homeowners Association Information
    HOA: $1,305.00

  • Location Information

    Direction: TAKE 903 S. TO LEFT ON CHRUCH RD. FOLLOW TO Y AND GO RIGHT ONTO BEHRENS RD. FOLLOW BEHRENS TO RT. ON COTTONWOOD. FOLLOW CONWOOD TO LEFT ON MOUNTAIN VIEW, FOLLOW TO LEFT ON RECREATION DRIVE . 68 IS THE LAST HOME ON THE RIGHT. WaterSource: Well
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292 Cold Spring Drive, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229 $329,000 3 2 1,705 0.94 Acre

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MLS: 785839 LISTED BY: Ronald P. Dunbar, Bear Mountain Real Estate LLC SOURCE: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS

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