$349,000
Effort, PA 18330
MLS# PM-144356
3 beds | 2 baths | 1784 sqft

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Property Description
Freshly renovated with new appliances and ready for its next owner, this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath Effort home pairs dependable construction with1,784 square feet of comfortable, practical living space. Its appealing price point makes it a compelling option for buyers seeking value without sacrificing room to grow. Inside, fresh paint, new flooring, new appliances, and updated plumbing and electrical systems create a clean, refreshed setting with important improvements already completed. The straightforward floor plan offers generous gathering space for everyday routines, shared meals, and relaxed evenings. The pellet stove in the living room provides ample heat for a cozy winter. Three bedrooms provide flexibility for sleeping quarters, guests, hobbies, or a home office, while one full bathroom and one half bathroom help keep busy mornings moving. There is ample opportunity to add personal style without first tackling a lengthy renovation list--because unpacking boxes is enough of a project. Beyond the home, the community offers a clubhouse, playground, and an indoor, in-ground swimming pool for recreation in every season. Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve is nearby for hiking and time outdoors, while ShopRite of Brodheadsville makes grocery trips convenient. Pleasant Valley High School is also conveniently located. Solid craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, and useful community amenities give this property lasting appeal. Whether you are buying your first home, right-sizing, or looking for a low-fuss move, it offers a balanced combination of comfort, convenience, and potential. Schedule a private showing and experience firsthand how easily this renovated home can fit your plans.
Details
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Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service
Lease Considered YN: No
Subsurface Rights YN: Yes
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $349,000
Current Price: $349,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-09-01
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 02.17B.1.65
Municipality: Chestnuthill Township
High School District: Pleasant Valley
County Tax Amount: 517.99
Municipal Tax Amount: 228.86
School Tax Amount: 2422.48
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 47.63
Tax Annual Amount: 3216.96
Tax Assessed Value: 94570
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Map Number: 02632004531439
Tax Lot: 65
Tax Book Number: 2093
Tax Page Number: 2144
Deed Recording Date: 2001-03-23
Tax Legal Description: Lot 65 Sec 2
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Description: Residential
Common Interest: None
Land Lease YN: No
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 11
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 1106
Below Grade Finished Area: 678
Living Area: 1784
Living Area Source: Measured
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Building Area Source: Measured
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Fireplace YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Smart Home Features YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Spa YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Total: 6
Lot Size Acres: 1.01
Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records
Horse YN: No
View YN: No
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 350
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Power Production/Storage YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
Capital Improvement Fee: 150
List Price/SqFt: 195.63
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Building Area Total: 1784
Year Built: 1985
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Freshly renovated with new appliances and ready for its next owner, this three-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath Effort home pairs dependable construction with1,784 square feet of comfortable, practical living space. Its appealing price point makes it a compelling option for buyers seeking value without sacrificing room to grow.
Inside, fresh paint, new flooring, new appliances, and updated plumbing and electrical systems create a clean, refreshed setting with important improvements already completed. The straightforward floor plan offers generous gathering space for everyday routines, shared meals, and relaxed evenings. The pellet stove in the living room provides ample heat for a cozy winter. Three bedrooms provide flexibility for sleeping quarters, guests, hobbies, or a home office, while one full bathroom and one half bathroom help keep busy mornings moving. There is ample opportunity to add personal style without first tackling a lengthy renovation list--because unpacking boxes is enough of a project.
Beyond the home, the community offers a clubhouse, playground, and an indoor, in-ground swimming pool for recreation in every season. Jonas Mountain Nature Preserve is nearby for hiking and time outdoors, while ShopRite of Brodheadsville makes grocery trips convenient. Pleasant Valley High School is also conveniently located.
Solid craftsmanship, thoughtful updates, and useful community amenities give this property lasting appeal. Whether you are buying your first home, right-sizing, or looking for a low-fuss move, it offers a balanced combination of comfort, convenience, and potential. Schedule a private showing and experience firsthand how easily this renovated home can fit your plans.
Inclusions: Dishwasher; Electric oven range; Microwave
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA Loan: 1
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights
Oil Rights Excepted: All
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
Chalet: 1
Property Condition
Updated/Remodeled: 1
Interior Features
Double Vanity: 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Laundry Features
In Basement: 1
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Luxury Vinyl: 1
Vinyl: 1
Window Features
Skylight(s): 1
Vinyl Frames: 1
Construction Materials
Wood Siding: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Pellet Stove: 1
Electric: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Range Hood: 1
Microwave: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Sewer
On Site Septic: 1
Utilities
Phone Available: 1
Cable Available: 1
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters: 1
Private Yard: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Side Porch: 1
Deck: 1
Parking Features
On Site: 1
Driveway: 1
Gravel: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Lot Features
Front Yard: 1
Wooded: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Association Amenities
Clubhouse: 1
Playground: 1
Indoor Pool: 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Association Fee Includes
Maintenance Grounds: 1
Maintenance Road: 1
Room Types
Basement: 1
Basement Level: Basement
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Upper
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: Upper
Living Room Level: Main
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bonus Room: 1
Bonus Room Level: Basement
Dining Room Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Basement
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Main
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Main
Location Tax and Legal
County: Monroe
Street Number: 2569
Street Name: Birch Hollow
Street Suffix: Drive
City (Post Office): Effort
State: PA
Postal Code: 18330
Subdivision Name: Birch Hollow Estates
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Structure Type: House
Current Use: Residential
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Architectural Style: Chalet
Interior Features: Double Vanity; Open Floorplan; Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features: In Basement; Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Luxury Vinyl; Vinyl
Window Features: Skylight(s); Vinyl Frames
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Basement: Full
Heating: Baseboard; Pellet Stove; Electric
Appliances: Cooktop; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Range Hood; Microwave; Water Heater
Water Source: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic
Utilities: Phone Available; Cable Available
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters; Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Side Porch; Deck
Parking Features: On Site; Driveway; Gravel
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features: Front Yard; Wooded
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Association Amenities: Clubhouse; Playground; Indoor Pool; Tennis Court(s)
Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds; Maintenance Road
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bonus Room; Basement; Laundry
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | Main | 11.60 | 11.60 | 13.40 | 13.40 | |
| Dining Room | Main | 11.40 | 11.40 | 9.00 | 9.00 | |
| Kitchen | Main | 11.40 | 11.40 | 12.00 | 12.00 | |
| Primary Bathroom | Main | 7.10 | 7.10 | 7.30 | 7.30 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Main | 11.10 | 11.10 | 9.50 | 9.50 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Upper | 11.10 | 11.10 | 13.40 | 13.40 | |
| Bathroom 3 | Upper | 11.10 | 11.10 | 11.90 | 11.90 | |
| Bathroom 2 | Upper | 3.40 | 3.40 | 7.60 | 7.60 | half bath |
| Basement | Basement | 22.10 | 22.10 | 15.80 | 15.80 | |
| Laundry | Basement | 8.10 | 8.10 | 8.20 | 8.20 | |
| Bonus Room | Basement | 13.80 | 13.80 | 11.90 | 11.90 |
Listing Office: Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley - Bethlehem
Last Updated: September - 01 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.