$445,000
Effort, PA 18330
MLS# PM-143421
4 beds | 3 baths | 2555 sqft

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Property Description
Welcome to this beautifully maintained home located in the desirable Birch Brier Section 9, with **no HOA fees**, in the sought-after Pleasant Valley School District. Relax and unwind on the inviting front porch, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The backyard is your own private retreat, situated on **1.13 acres** and featuring a spacious deck with a gazebo, an above-ground pool, a patio, and a private path leading to a tranquil stream--creating a serene setting for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. Inside, the first floor is designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. It offers an updated kitchen with a center island, an eat-in dining area, a formal dining room, a spacious living room, a welcoming family room, and a convenient first-floor laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite entered through elegant French doors, complete with a large walk-in closet. Three additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom provide plenty of room for family and guests. This move-in-ready home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for its next owner. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, with the Martz Bus Stop less than five minutes away for easy commuting to New York City. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful home that offers privacy, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your private showing today!
Details
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Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $445,000
Current Price: $445,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-07-23
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 02.85810
Municipality: Chestnuthill Township
High School District: Pleasant Valley
Tax Subdivision Name: Birch Brier Sec 9
County Tax Amount: 1183.64
Municipal Tax Amount: 522.96
School Tax Amount: 5535.55
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 108.82
Tax Annual Amount: 7350.97
Tax Assessed Value: 216100
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Map Number: 02633001287652
Tax Lot: 303
Tax Book Number: 2041
Tax Page Number: 6924
Deed Recording Date: 1997-11-04
Tax Legal Description: Lot 303 Sec 9
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning Description: Residential
FEMA Zone: X
Common Interest: None
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 12
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 2555
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Living Area: 2555
Living Area Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Building Area Source: Measured
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Fireplace YN: Yes
Basement YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 4
Lot Size Acres: 1.13
Association YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 174.17
Bedrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 2
Building Area Total: 2555
Year Built: 2003
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Welcome to this beautifully maintained home located in the desirable Birch Brier Section 9, with **no HOA fees**, in the sought-after Pleasant Valley School District. Relax and unwind on the inviting front porch, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee while taking in the peaceful surroundings. The backyard is your own private retreat, situated on **1.13 acres** and featuring a spacious deck with a gazebo, an above-ground pool, a patio, and a private path leading to a tranquil stream--creating a serene setting for outdoor entertaining or quiet relaxation. Inside, the first floor is designed for comfortable everyday living and entertaining. It offers an updated kitchen with a center island, an eat-in dining area, a formal dining room, a spacious living room, a welcoming family room, and a convenient first-floor laundry room. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious primary suite entered through elegant French doors, complete with a large walk-in closet. Three additional generously sized bedrooms and a full bathroom provide plenty of room for family and guests.
This move-in-ready home has been lovingly maintained and is ready for its next owner. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, and everyday amenities, with the Martz Bus Stop less than five minutes away for easy commuting to New York City.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful home that offers privacy, comfort, and convenience. Schedule your private showing today!
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
Colonial: 1
Interior Features
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Fireplace Features
Family Room: 1
Propane: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Flooring
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding: 1
Basement
Crawl Space: 1
French Drain: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Heat Pump: 1
Electric: 1
Appliances
Electric Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Stainless Steel Appliance(s): 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Sewer
On Site Septic: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio: 1
Front Porch: 1
Deck: 1
Pool Features
Above Ground: 1
Vinyl: 1
Parking Features
Circular Driveway: 1
Asphalt: 1
Other Structures
Gazebo: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Asphalt: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Water Body View
No: 1
Water Body Type
Creek: 1
Room Types
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: Second
Living Room Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Dining Room Level: First
Eating Area: 1
Eating Area Level: First
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Second
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Location Tax and Legal
County: Monroe
Street Number: 730
Street Name: Timberline
Street Suffix: Trail
City (Post Office): Effort
State: PA
Postal Code: 18330
Subdivision Name: Birch Brier Estates
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Structure Type: House
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Current Use: Residential
Architectural Style: Colonial
Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Granite Counters; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Walk-In Closet(s); Ceiling Fan(s)
Fireplace Features: Family Room; Propane
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Tile; Wood
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Basement: Crawl Space; French Drain
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Heat Pump; Electric
Appliances: Electric Range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Microwave; Stainless Steel Appliance(s)
Water Source: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic
Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Front Porch; Deck
Pool Features: Above Ground; Vinyl
Parking Features: Circular Driveway; Asphalt
Other Structures: Gazebo
Road Surface Type: Paved; Asphalt
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Water Body View: No
Water Body Type: Creek
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Eating Area; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Family Room; Laundry
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | First | 17.90 | 17.90 | 11.10 | 11.10 | |
| Dining Room | First | 9.20 | 9.20 | 10.90 | 10.90 | |
| Kitchen | First | 13.90 | 13.90 | 12.50 | 12.50 | |
| Eating Area | First | 8.60 | 8.60 | 11.60 | 11.60 | |
| Family Room | First | 19.80 | 19.80 | 15.10 | 15.10 | |
| Laundry | First | 15.20 | 15.20 | 4.11 | 4.11 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 21.10 | 21.10 | 15.90 | 15.90 | |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | 11.50 | 11.50 | 10.11 | 10.11 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 15.10 | 15.10 | 11.10 | 11.10 | |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 13.11 | 13.11 | 10.70 | 10.70 | |
| Bedroom 4 | Second | 13.11 | 13.11 | 10.00 | 10.00 | |
| Bathroom 3 | Second | 9.10 | 9.10 | 8.70 | 8.70 | |
| Bathroom 2 | First | 5.20 | 5.20 | 4.10 | 4.10 | powder room |
Listing Office: Realty Executives - Pocono Pines
Last Updated: July - 28 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.