$79,000
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
MLS# PM-144909
5 beds | 2 baths | 1830 sqft
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Property Description
Discover a unique investment opportunity in the heart of Jim Thorpe Borough, where the charm of a historic Colonial twin home meets the potential for significant returns. Built in 1871, this property is ripe for renovation, offering a blank canvas for savvy investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for mountain living. With three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, the layout is ideal for creating a modern retreat or rental property. The unfinished walkout basement provides additional potential for expansion, while the 0.08-acre lot offers manageable upkeep. Located in a picturesque mountain setting, this property is poised to attract outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a serene escape, ensuring a steady stream of potential tenants or buyers. Investing here means tapping into a vibrant community with rich history and recreational opportunities. With major rehab needed, the upside is substantial-transform this gem into a sought-after residence and watch your investment flourish! Strictly AS-IS
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Contract Information
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Service: Full Service
Subsurface Rights YN: Yes
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $79,000
Current Price: $79,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-11
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 82A2-14-G15
Municipality: Jim Thorpe Borough
High School District: Jim Thorpe Area
County Tax Amount: 420.88
Municipal Tax Amount: 483.41
School Tax Amount: 1161.87
Tax Annual Amount: 2066.16
Tax Assessed Value: 24050
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Map Number: 82A2-14-G15
Tax Book Number: 2007
Tax Page Number: 649
Deed Recording Date: 2012-11-02
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 1330
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Living Area: 1330
Living Area Source: Public Records
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1330
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Fireplace YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Smart Home Features YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.079
Lot Size Dimensions: 20 x 176
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Horse YN: No
Association YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 43.17
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Building Area Total: 1830
Year Built: 1871
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Discover a unique investment opportunity in the heart of Jim Thorpe Borough, where the charm of a historic Colonial twin home meets the potential for significant returns. Built in 1871, this property is ripe for renovation, offering a blank canvas for savvy investors looking to capitalize on the growing demand for mountain living. With three spacious bedrooms and a full bath, the layout is ideal for creating a modern retreat or rental property. The unfinished walkout basement provides additional potential for expansion, while the 0.08-acre lot offers manageable upkeep. Located in a picturesque mountain setting, this property is poised to attract outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a serene escape, ensuring a steady stream of potential tenants or buyers. Investing here means tapping into a vibrant community with rich history and recreational opportunities. With major rehab needed, the upside is substantial-transform this gem into a sought-after residence and watch your investment flourish! Strictly AS-IS
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights
Oil Rights Excepted: None
Oil Rights Reserved: None
Structure Type
Duplex: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Property Condition
Fixer: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Flooring
Wood: 1
Construction Materials
Asphalt: 1
Frame: 1
Basement
Partial: 1
Unfinished: 1
Concrete: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Attic Features
Partially Finished: 1
Floored: 1
Storage: 1
Roof
Asbestos Shingle: 1
Cooling
Window Unit(s): 1
Heating
Coal: 1
Appliances
Electric Cooktop: 1
Oven: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Range: 1
Electric Range: 1
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Side Porch: 1
Parking Features
Gravel: 1
Road Frontage Type
Road Frontage Length: 20
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Location Tax and Legal
County: Carbon
Street Number: 112
Street Name: Silk
Street Suffix: Street
City (Post Office): Jim Thorpe
State: PA
Postal Code: 18229
Subdivision Name: None
Property Features
Listing Terms: Cash
Structure Type: Duplex
Current Use: Residential
Property Condition: Fixer
Architectural Style: Traditional
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Wood
Construction Materials: Asphalt; Frame
Basement: Partial; Unfinished; Concrete
Foundation Details: Stone
Attic Features: Partially Finished; Floored; Storage
Roof: Asbestos Shingle
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Heating: Coal
Appliances: Electric Cooktop; Oven; Electric Oven; Range; Electric Range; Washer; Dryer
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Front Porch; Side Porch
Parking Features: Gravel
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Listing Office: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Services, LLC
Last Updated: September - 20 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.