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515 North Street, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (MLS# PM-137916)


$272,450
515 North Street
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 RoomMain11.9011.9012.3012.30Bright 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 RoomMain11.9011.9011.8011.80Secondary 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.
KitchenMain17.9017.905.105.10Updated 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 AreaMain8.708.706.606.60Casual dining space adjacent to kitchen, perfect for everyday meals or coffee station. Adds separation between kitchen and living spaces.
Bathroom 2Main5.705.708.118.11Updated full bath with tiled finishes. Convenient main-level location.
Bedroom 4Main8.708.7010.5010.50Flexible room on main level suitable for home office, guest space, or hobby room. Offers functionality beyond standard twin layouts.
KitchenSecond17.9017.905.105.10Bonus kitchenette area providing exceptional flexibility for multi-generational living, extended guest stays, or creative studio use. Property is single-family residential.
Primary BedroomSecond11.9011.9014.1014.10Spacious primary bedroom with natural light and comfortable layout for full bedroom furniture.
Bedroom 2Second11.9011.909.119.11Secondary bedroom with flexible use as guest room or office.
Bedroom 3Second11.9011.9010.3010.30Interior bedroom accessed through adjacent space; ideal for nursery, office, dressing room, or expanded primary suite configuration.
DenSecond5.705.706.006.00Compact flex space well-suited for office, study nook, or storage.
Primary BathroomSecond5.705.708.608.60Updated full bath serving upper-level bedrooms.
OtherThird17.9017.9016.1016.10Fully finished attic offering expansive bonus space. Ideal for recreation room, studio, media room, or additional living area.
Family RoomBasement11.0011.0025.3025.30Finished lower-level space suitable for media room, gym, or playroom.
LaundryBasement10.7010.7010.1010.10Flexible utility room with plumbing potential for future bathroom or laundry expansion.
Utility RoomBasement7.207.2011.6011.60Utility Room
OtherBasement6.506.506.906.90Mechanical and storage space.

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Listing Office: Serhant Pennsylvania LLC

Last Updated: April - 16 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.