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242 Center Avenue, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (MLS# PM-140095)


$225,000
242 Center Avenue
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
MLS# PM-140095
Status: Pending
3 beds  |  2 baths  |  2871 sqft


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Property Description
Now is your opportunity to own a versatile property located in Jim Thorpe Borough featuring a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath main HOME plus a bonus one-bedroom APARTMENT is ideal for rental income, extended family, or guest space! The main level welcomes you with a spacious living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a generously sized eat-in kitchen, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, a covered porch provides easy access to the rear yard--great for relaxing or hosting outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The partially finished attic offers additional flexible space, ideal for seasonal use, a home office, or storage (unheated). A large, unfinished basement with laundry area and a half bath adds even more potential. The attached one-bedroom apartment creates an excellent opportunity for supplemental income or private living quarters. Located just minutes from downtown Jim Thorpe, this home is close to shopping, dining, and year-round recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to the D&L Trail, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, and whitewater rafting along the Lehigh River. Commuters will enjoy convenient access to major routes including Route 209, State Route 903, and Interstate 476. Schedule your private showing today and explore the possibilities this property has to offer!

Details
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Contract Information
Property Attached YN: Yes
Listing Service: Full Service
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $225,000
Current Price: $225,000
Status: Pending
Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-06
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 83A2-18-E41
Municipality: Jim Thorpe Borough
High School District: Jim Thorpe Area
County Tax Amount: 483
Municipal Tax Amount: 554.76
School Tax Amount: 1306.58
Tax Annual Amount: 2344.34
Tax Assessed Value: 27600
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Map Number: 83A2-18-E41
Tax Book Number: 1610
Tax Page Number: 817
Deed Recording Date: 2007-08-08
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 6
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 1
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Living Area: 1800
Living Area Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 400
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 671
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Fireplace YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.086
Association YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 78.37
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Building Area Total: 2871
Year Built: 1928
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Now is your opportunity to own a versatile property located in Jim Thorpe Borough featuring a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath main HOME plus a bonus one-bedroom APARTMENT is ideal for rental income, extended family, or guest space! The main level welcomes you with a spacious living and dining area that flows seamlessly into a generously sized eat-in kitchen, perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. Just off the kitchen, a covered porch provides easy access to the rear yard--great for relaxing or hosting outdoors. Upstairs, you'll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom. The partially finished attic offers additional flexible space, ideal for seasonal use, a home office, or storage (unheated). A large, unfinished basement with laundry area and a half bath adds even more potential. The attached one-bedroom apartment creates an excellent opportunity for supplemental income or private living quarters. Located just minutes from downtown Jim Thorpe, this home is close to shopping, dining, and year-round recreation. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to the D&L Trail, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, and whitewater rafting along the Lehigh River. Commuters will enjoy convenient access to major routes including Route 209, State Route 903, and Interstate 476. Schedule your private showing today and explore the possibilities this property has to offer!
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Linoleum: 1
Vinyl: 1
Construction Materials
Asbestos: 1
Basement
Concrete: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Flat: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
None: 1
Heating
Radiant: 1
Electric: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Appliances
Washer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Front Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Covered: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Parking Features
On Street: 1
Room Types
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Basement
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Living Room Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Other: 1
Other Level: Third
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Location Tax and Legal
County: Carbon
Street Number: 242
Street Name: Center
Street Suffix: Avenue
City (Post Office): Jim Thorpe
State: PA
Postal Code: 18229
Subdivision Name: None
Status Change Information
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-04-09
Property Features
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Flooring: Carpet; Linoleum; Vinyl
Construction Materials: Asbestos
Basement: Concrete
Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass; Flat
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); None
Heating: Radiant; Electric; Natural Gas
Appliances: Washer
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch; Rear Porch; Covered
Fencing: Back Yard
Parking Features: On Street
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Other
Room Information
Room Name Level Length Length Width Width Remarks
Living RoomFirst14.6014.6012.6012.60
Dining RoomFirst12.0012.0011.6011.60
KitchenFirst13.0013.00146.00146.00
Primary BedroomSecond12.6012.6014.6014.60
Bedroom 2Second8.608.609.309.30
Bathroom 3Second15.6015.609.009.00
Primary BathroomSecond8.608.608.608.60
OtherThird25.0025.0016.0016.00unfinished attic
Bathroom 2Basement4.004.004.004.00half bathroom in basement

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Listing Office: Mountain Vista Real Estate, LLC

Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.