$529,000
Buck Hill Falls, PA 18323
MLS# PM-77773
Status: Closed
4 beds | 3 baths | 2739 sqft
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Property Description
Enjoy sunrise and sunset mountain views from this meticulously renovated 1902 cottage. Loaded with character, this home features a stone fireplace, cathedral beamed ceiling and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Restored to last another century, there is new HVAC, plumbing, electric, roof, windows, insulation, siding and a newly repointed chimney. The living room is flooded with natural light, the kitchen is updated with stainless appliances and custom wood countertops and all 3 baths are beautifully renovated. The main house has 4 bdrms plus there is a 350 SF studio over the detached heated/air-conditioned 2-car garage offering plenty of space for a home office and gym. There is a generator, ample parking, 2 decks and lovely pergola. Walk to all amenities from this central location.
Details
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Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service
Lease Considered YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Sold Price: $529,000
Current Price: $529,000
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2020-06-02
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 01.20.1.64
Municipality: Barrett Township
High School District: Pocono Mountain
Cnty&Muni Taxes (Legacy): 1140.04
School Tax Amount: 3898.39
Tax Annual Amount: 5038.44
Tax Assessed Value: 195850
Tax Book Number: 2489/682
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 8
Above Grade Finished Area: 2739
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Living Area: 2739
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Other
Fireplace YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.35
Horse YN: Yes
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 14400
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Sign On Property YN: No
Capital Improvement Fee: 1000
List Price/SqFt: 205.37
Sold Price/SqFt: 193.14
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Building Area Total: 2739
Year Built: 1902
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Historical Remarks: Insulation: Sidewall Insulate, Miscellaneous: Cert of Occ Req'd No, Miscellaneous: Zoning Code CRH
Public Remarks: Enjoy sunrise and sunset mountain views from this meticulously renovated 1902 cottage. Loaded with character, this home features a stone fireplace, cathedral beamed ceiling and beautifully refinished hardwood floors. Restored to last another century, there is new HVAC, plumbing, electric, roof, windows, insulation, siding and a newly repointed chimney. The living room is flooded with natural light, the kitchen is updated with stainless appliances and custom wood countertops and all 3 baths are beautifully renovated. The main house has 4 bdrms plus there is a 350 SF studio over the detached heated/air-conditioned 2-car garage offering plenty of space for a home office and gym. There is a generator, ample parking, 2 decks and lovely pergola. Walk to all amenities from this central location.
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Disclosures
Right of First Refusal: 1
Home Warranty Included: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Architectural Style
Traditional: 1
Other: 1
Interior Features
Granite Counters: 1
Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1
Storage: 1
Fireplace Features
Living Room: 1
Gas: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Hardwood: 1
Window Features
Insulated Windows: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Basement
Partial: 1
Daylight: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Partially Finished: 1
Heated: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Vapor Barrier: 1
Other: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Other: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Wall Unit(s): 1
Other: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Forced Air: 1
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Water Heater
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Other: 1
Appliances
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
Security Features
Prewired: 1
Smoke Detector(s): 1
Water Source
Private: 1
Sewer
Private Sewer: 1
Exterior Features
Balcony: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener: 1
Off Street: 1
Driveway: 1
Paved: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Other: 1
Lot Features
Corner Lot: 1
Sloped: 1
Views: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Horse Amenities
Other: 1
Association Amenities
Security: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Playground: 1
Golf Course: 1
Outdoor Ice Skating: 1
Outdoor Pool: 1
Fitness Center: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Trash: 1
Room Types
Basement: 1
Basement Level: Lower
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Upper
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: Lower
Living Room Level: Upper
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Lower
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Upper
Family Room: 1
Game Room: 1
Game Room Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Upper
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Lower
Other: 1
Other Level: Lower
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Utility Room: 1
Utility Room Level: Main
Location Tax and Legal
County: Monroe
Street Number: 154
Street Name: Falls
Street Suffix: Drive
City (Post Office): Buck Hill Falls
State: PA
Postal Code: 18323
Subdivision Name: Buck Hill Falls
Status Change Information
Purchase Contract Date: 2020-06-04
Close Date: 2020-07-23
Close Price: 529000
Property Features
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Right of First Refusal; Home Warranty Included
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Architectural Style: Traditional; Other
Interior Features: Granite Counters; Cathedral Ceiling(s); Storage
Fireplace Features: Living Room; Gas
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Hardwood
Window Features: Insulated Windows
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Basement: Partial; Daylight; Walk-Out Access; Partially Finished; Heated; Sump Pump; Vapor Barrier; Other
Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass; Other
Cooling: Central Air; Wall Unit(s); Other
Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air; Electric; Propane
Water Heater: Electric; Propane; Other
Appliances: Gas Range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Microwave; Stainless Steel Appliance(s); Washer; Dryer; Water Heater
Security Features: Prewired; Smoke Detector(s)
Water Source: Private
Sewer: Private Sewer
Exterior Features: Balcony
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Off Street; Driveway; Paved
Other Structures: Shed(s); Other
Lot Features: Corner Lot; Sloped; Views
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Horse Amenities: Other
Association Amenities: Security; Clubhouse; Playground; Golf Course; Outdoor Ice Skating; Outdoor Pool; Fitness Center; Tennis Court(s); Trash
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Family Room; Bonus Room; Game Room; Basement; Laundry; Utility Room; Other
Supplements
Improvements at 154 Falls Drive
Since purchasing this home in early 2017 the owners made the following improvements.
Restoration and Updates To the Existing Cottage:
New HVAC System contracted through John Person of JP Heating and Plumbing.
New Plumbing contracted through Karl Forssell
New Electrical Wiring and Circuit Breaker Boxes / Connection to Street contracted through Price Brothers Electric
New Roof (with replacement of rafters, roof, and shingles) contracted through Joseph A. Bender and Sons
Concrete floor poured in basement (where it previously was dirt), and drain system added
New Windows in Porch Room to make it 4 seasons room
Sub foundation dug to stabilize rooms off back of house, and additional beams added to stabilize rooms.
Entire house insulated with foam insulation (including stone walls in basement)
New siding on house (except front).
Chimney Cleaned, Stonework cleaned, stones repointed and recapped
Vapor Barrier placed under house
Safety rails added to stairwells interior and exterior
Deck reworked to integrate with new studio
Repaired existing all-purpose shed
Enhancements to the Existing Cottage:
Security System
Remote Access, keyless entry doors
Attic floor added for storage with drop down ladder
Deep cabinet storage added in basement laundry area
Added external water faucets to the cottage and garage to facilitate watering the yard
Added external electrical outlets to the cottage and garage
Added gas stove in Kitchen
Added microwave hood and external exhaust
Added additional counters and cupboards
Added glass tile back splash
Storm doors front and back
New Cedar Front Door
Additions to the property:
Whole House Generator contracted through Price Brothers Electric
26 x 26 foot heated and air conditioned garage with 2 bays
350 square feet studio space above garage with hot and cold running water sink
Fenced garden and Pergola
Repaved and extended back driveway
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | Upper | 25.00 | 25.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | Stone fp, cathedral, beams, hardwood |
| Dining Room | Upper | 22.00 | 22.00 | 16.00 | 16.00 | Windows all around, deck, hardwood, VIew |
| Kitchen | Upper | 14.00 | 14.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Stainless appliances, custom wood |
| Primary Bedroom | Upper | 13.00 | 13.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | Hardwood floors, bath ensuite, Views! |
| Primary Bathroom | Upper | 10.00 | 10.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | New bath with shower |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 11.00 | 11.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Hardwood floors, closet |
| Bedroom 3 | Upper | 13.00 | 13.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | Hardwood floors, closet |
| Bathroom 2 | Upper | 10.00 | 10.00 | 5.00 | 5.00 | Hall bath, double vanity, shower, tile; Main Bathroom |
| Bedroom 4 | Lower | 14.00 | 14.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | Bead board walls, hardwood flrs, closet |
| Bathroom 3 | Lower | 10.00 | 10.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | Double vanity, tub/shower |
| Basement | Lower | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | 10.00 | Laundry |
| Bonus Room | Upper | 21.00 | 21.00 | 17.00 | 17.00 | Studio, Home Office, Family Room or Gym |
| Other | Lower | 26.00 | 26.00 | 26.00 | 26.00 | Heated and air-conditioned garage, home gym |
| Game Room | Main | |||||
| Laundry | Lower | |||||
| Utility Room | Main |
Listing Office: Classic Properties - Mountainhome
Last Updated: March - 03 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.