Address
3196 Woodcrest Avenue, Effort, PA
Price
$ 250,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#PM143304
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountyMonroe
- CityEffort
- AreaChestnuthill Township
- NeighborhoodBirch Hollow Estates
- Zip18330
- StyleA-Frame, Chalet
- Year Built1986
- Taxes$ 3321
- Price$ 250,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage1784
- Lot Size1 Acres
Data Source:
Pocono Mountains MLS (PMMLS)
Property Description
Discover the perfect Pocono retreat in the desirable Birch Hollow Estates community of Effort! This charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath chalet offers the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and year-round enjoyment. The open-concept main level features a bright living room, dining area, and kitchen, plus a main-floor bedroom and full bath for flexible living. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms with skylights provide plenty of natural light, along with a convenient half bath. The walkout lower level offers a large family room with a wood stove and propane heater, laundry area, utility room, and a full bath, creating endless possibilities for additional living space, guests, or a home office. Step outside to relax on the deck beneath the Sunsetter awning overlooking the partially wooded lot, complete with a double-sized shed for extra storage. Enjoy the peace and beauty of nature while being just minutes from Route 115, the Mount Effort Park & Ride, shopping, dining, skiing, hiking, fishing, golf, water parks, and all the outdoor recreation and attractions the Pocono Mountains are known for. Community amenities include an indoor pool, clubhouse, and playground, with township-maintained roads for worry-free winter travel. Short-term rentals are not permitted. Home is being sold as-is.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/24/2026 | Listed $250,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | On Site Septic |
|---|---|
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| HOA Fee | 350 |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| Current Use | Residential |
| County | Monroe |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Association Amenities | Clubhouse,Playground,Indoor Pool |
| HOA | true |
| Subdivision Name | Birch Hollow Estates |
| Status | Pending |
| City | Effort |
| High School District | Pleasant Valley |
| Zoning Description | Residential |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 43560 |
| Tax Annual Amount | 3321.04 |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Heating | Baseboard,Wood Stove,Electric,Zoned |
| Construction Materials | T1-11 |
| Year Built | 1986 |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Garage Y/N | false |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan(s),Whole House Fan,Window Unit(s) |
| Roof | Asphalt,Fiberglass |
| Appliances | Electric Cooktop,Electric Oven,Refrigerator,Water Heater,Dishwasher,Range Hood,Microwave,Washer,Dryer,Water Softener Owned |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck,Awning(s) |
| Architectural Style | A-Frame,Chalet |
| Security Features | Smoke Detector(s) |
| Other Structures | Shed(s) |
| Total Rooms | 12 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Electric | 200+ Amp Service |
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Utilities_co_Cable_sp_Available | true |
| Association Fee Includes | Maintenance Grounds |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| Open Parking Spaces | 6 |
| Legal Description | Lot 123 Sec 2 |
| Structure Type | House |
| Zoning | R-1 |
| Heating_co_Wood_sp_Stove | true |
| Tax Lot | 123 |
| Exclusions | Tiffany lamp in bedroom; stained glass insert in stairway window |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 3 |
|---|---|
| Basement (Y/N) | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Above Grade Finished Area | 1080 |
| Interior Amenities | Pantry,Kitchen Island,Open Floorplan,Ceiling Fan(s) |
| Basement | Full,Daylight,Walk-Out Access,Partially Finished |
| Flooring | Carpet,Laminate,Vinyl |
| Fireplace Features | Family Room,Wood Burning |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 704 |
| Heating-Baseboard | true |
| Laundry Features | Lower Level,In Basement |
| Furnished Y/N | Unfurnished |
| LivingAreaSource | Estimated |
| Total Fireplaces | 1 |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Level,Many Trees |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Lot Size Area | 1 |
| Lot Size Acres | 1 |
| Road Responsibility | Public Maintained Road |
| Road Frontage Type | County Road |
| Building Area Total | 1784 |
| Door Features | Sliding Doors |
| Exterior Amenities | Storage |
| Inclusions | Washer, dryer, and freezer are negotiable. Fridge in laundry area can stay if buyer wants it. |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 18330
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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