$272,450
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
MLS# PM-137916
Status: Closed
4 beds | 2 baths | 2368 sqft

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Property Description
Set in one of Pennsylvania's most iconic destination towns -- often called the 'Switzerland of America' -- North St presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious, multi-level home just minutes from Jim Thorpe's Historic District, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and miles of hiking, biking, rafting, and year-round outdoor recreation. With over 2,300 square feet of finished living space, this thoughtfully updated twin blends historic character with modern versatility. Multiple living areas, updated kitchens and baths, first-floor laundry, and both finished attic and basement spaces create flexibility for how today's buyer lives, works, and hosts. A covered front porch offers a natural extension of the home -- ideal after a day exploring town. Outside, a fenced rear yard, detached garage, off-street parking, and alley access deliver functionality that is increasingly hard to find within the borough. From an investment and use standpoint, the layout combined with R-3 zoning introduces optionality. Potential exists for alternative residential configurations such as a Bed & Breakfast, two-unit setup, or group living arrangement, all subject to borough approvals and zoning compliance. While short-term rentals are not currently permitted, the zoning framework supports longer-term strategic use for buyers thinking beyond a traditional single-family footprint. Whether positioned as a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a future lifestyle-driven asset with proper approvals, this property delivers on location, adaptability, and long-term potential in one of Pennsylvania's most sought-after mountain markets. Experience Jim Thorpe living firsthand.
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Contract Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Sold Price: $272,450
Current Price: $272,450
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2025-12-13
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 82A1-15-B41.01
Municipality: Jim Thorpe Borough
High School District: Jim Thorpe Area
County Tax Amount: 496.8
Municipal Tax Amount: 554.24
School Tax Amount: 1469.91
Tax Annual Amount: 2520.95
Tax Assessed Value: 31050
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Map Number: 82A1-15-B41.01
Tax Book Number: 2629
Tax Page Number: 735
Deed Recording Date: 2021-08-30
Zoning: R3
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 9
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 1750
Below Grade Finished Area: 618
Living Area: 2368
Living Area Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Fireplace YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Spa YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.096
Association YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 116.09
Sold Price/SqFt: 115.05
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 2
Building Area Total: 2368
Year Built: 1890
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Set in one of Pennsylvania's most iconic destination towns -- often called the 'Switzerland of America' -- North St presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious, multi-level home just minutes from Jim Thorpe's Historic District, the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway, and miles of hiking, biking, rafting, and year-round outdoor recreation.
With over 2,300 square feet of finished living space, this thoughtfully updated twin blends historic character with modern versatility. Multiple living areas, updated kitchens and baths, first-floor laundry, and both finished attic and basement spaces create flexibility for how today's buyer lives, works, and hosts. A covered front porch offers a natural extension of the home -- ideal after a day exploring town.
Outside, a fenced rear yard, detached garage, off-street parking, and alley access deliver functionality that is increasingly hard to find within the borough.
From an investment and use standpoint, the layout combined with R-3 zoning introduces optionality. Potential exists for alternative residential configurations such as a Bed & Breakfast, two-unit setup, or group living arrangement, all subject to borough approvals and zoning compliance. While short-term rentals are not currently permitted, the zoning framework supports longer-term strategic use for buyers thinking beyond a traditional single-family footprint.
Whether positioned as a full-time residence, a weekend retreat, or a future lifestyle-driven asset with proper approvals, this property delivers on location, adaptability, and long-term potential in one of Pennsylvania's most sought-after mountain markets.
Experience Jim Thorpe living firsthand.
Inclusions: Appliances in as-is condition, some furniture may be included if buyer is interested
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
USDA Loan: 1
VA Loan: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Negotiable: 1
Common Walls
1 Common Wall: 1
Structure Type
Duplex: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Second Kitchen: 1
Stone Counters: 1
In-Law Floorplan: 1
Recessed Lighting: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
In Basement: 1
In Kitchen: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Ceramic Tile: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Window Features
Blinds: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Interior Entry: 1
Exterior Entry: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Partially Finished: 1
Foundation Details
Stone: 1
Attic Features
Finished: 1
Floored: 1
Walk Up: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Electric
100 Amp Service: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Wall/Window Unit(s): 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Hot Water: 1
Natural Gas: 1
Appliances
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Water Heater: 1
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Utilities
Phone Available: 1
Cable Available: 1
Natural Gas Connected: 1
Exterior Features
Private Yard: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Porch: 1
Front Porch: 1
Rear Porch: 1
Deck: 1
Covered: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Full: 1
Wood: 1
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener: 1
Covered Spaces: 2
Off Street: 1
On Street: 1
Alley Access: 1
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s): 1
Other Structures
Gazebo: 1
Shed(s): 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Cleared: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Room Types
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Living Room Level: Main
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Main
Den: 1
Den Level: Second
Eating Area: 1
Eating Area Level: Main
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Basement
Other: 1
Other Level: Third
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Utility Room: 1
Utility Room Level: Basement
Location Tax and Legal
County: Carbon
Street Number: 515
Street Name: North
Street Suffix: Street
City (Post Office): Jim Thorpe
State: PA
Postal Code: 18229
Subdivision Name: None
Status Change Information
Price Change Timestamp: 2026-03-17T12:48:52Z
Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-19
Close Date: 2026-04-13
Close Price: 272450
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan
Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable
Structure Type: Duplex
Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
Current Use: Residential
Architectural Style: Colonial
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Second Kitchen; Stone Counters; In-Law Floorplan; Recessed Lighting; Ceiling Fan(s)
Laundry Features: Main Level; In Basement; In Kitchen; Washer Hookup
Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Tile; Wood
Window Features: Blinds
Basement: Full; Interior Entry; Exterior Entry; Walk-Out Access; Partially Finished
Foundation Details: Stone
Attic Features: Finished; Floored; Walk Up
Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water; Natural Gas
Appliances: Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Dryer; Water Heater
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Phone Available; Cable Available; Natural Gas Connected
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Porch; Front Porch; Rear Porch; Deck; Covered
Fencing: Back Yard; Full; Wood
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Off Street; On Street; Alley Access; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s)
Other Structures: Gazebo; Shed(s)
Lot Features: Back Yard; Cleared
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Room Types: Living Room; Kitchen; Eating Area; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Family Room; Den; Laundry; Utility Room; Other
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | Main | 11.90 | 11.90 | 12.30 | 12.30 | Bright main living area with modern flooring, neutral tones, and natural light. Flexible layout for seating and media. Open flow toward adjacent dining and kitchen areas. |
| Family Room | Main | 11.90 | 11.90 | 11.80 | 11.80 | Secondary family room or ideal for a 5th bedroom, home office, or den. Provides separation from main living room and adds functional versatility rarely found in twin homes. |
| Kitchen | Main | 17.90 | 17.90 | 5.10 | 5.10 | Updated galley-style kitchen with ample cabinetry, modern appliances, and efficient workflow. Connects directly to breakfast area and rear access. Quartz countertops and custom marble tile backsplash. |
| Eating Area | Main | 8.70 | 8.70 | 6.60 | 6.60 | Casual dining space adjacent to kitchen, perfect for everyday meals or coffee station. Adds separation between kitchen and living spaces. |
| Bathroom 2 | Main | 5.70 | 5.70 | 8.11 | 8.11 | Updated full bath with tiled finishes. Convenient main-level location. |
| Bedroom 4 | Main | 8.70 | 8.70 | 10.50 | 10.50 | Flexible room on main level suitable for home office, guest space, or hobby room. Offers functionality beyond standard twin layouts. |
| Kitchen | Second | 17.90 | 17.90 | 5.10 | 5.10 | Bonus kitchenette area providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, extended guest stays, or creative studio use. Property is single-family residential. |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 11.90 | 11.90 | 14.10 | 14.10 | Spacious primary bedroom with natural light and comfortable layout for full bedroom furniture. |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 11.90 | 11.90 | 9.11 | 9.11 | Secondary bedroom with flexible use as guest room or office. |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 11.90 | 11.90 | 10.30 | 10.30 | Interior bedroom accessed through adjacent space; ideal for nursery, office, dressing room, or expanded primary suite configuration. |
| Den | Second | 5.70 | 5.70 | 6.00 | 6.00 | Compact flex space well-suited for office, study nook, or storage. |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | 5.70 | 5.70 | 8.60 | 8.60 | Updated full bath serving upper-level bedrooms. |
| Other | Third | 17.90 | 17.90 | 16.10 | 16.10 | Fully finished attic offering expansive bonus space. Ideal for recreation room, studio, media room, or additional living area. |
| Family Room | Basement | 11.00 | 11.00 | 25.30 | 25.30 | Finished lower-level space suitable for media room, gym, or playroom. |
| Laundry | Basement | 10.70 | 10.70 | 10.10 | 10.10 | Flexible utility room with plumbing potential for future bathroom or laundry expansion. |
| Utility Room | Basement | 7.20 | 7.20 | 11.60 | 11.60 | Utility Room |
| Other | Basement | 6.50 | 6.50 | 6.90 | 6.90 | Mechanical and storage space. |
Listing Office: Serhant Pennsylvania LLC
Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.