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561 Bear Creek Lake Dr, Penn Forest Township, PA, 18229

$772,000

Home List Price

$9,168*

Closing Credit

3 Bedrooms
2 Full Baths
1,780 SqFt
$434/SqFt
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561 Bear Creek Lake Dr, Penn Forest Township$772,000

Buyer Closing Credits

$9,168*

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Property Highlights

Home TypeSingle Family Residence
Garage4 spaces
Year Built1984
HeatingBaseboard, Electric, Wood Stove
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
MLS #737283
Lot Size1.13 Acres
StatusActive

About 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr

LAKEFRONT CHALET with 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms for sale on BEAR CREEK LAKE! Opportunities like this are rare--This 3 story home on 1.13 ACRES showcases an OPEN CONCEPT GREAT ROOM complete with vaulted ceilings, wood burning stove & hearth, & ample windows providing gorgeous LAKEVIEWS! Plenty of space for everyone with the 1st fl FAMILY ROOM! 3rd fl LOFT is perfect for additional sleeping quarters or an at-home office! Convenient 1st fl bedroom, bathroom, & laundry/utility room! Walk out your front door and down a charming wooded path to your own private beach on 160 acre Bear Creek Lake! Enjoy Bear Creek Lakes Olympic sized swimming pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, pickleball courts, & more! Minutes to hiking, biking, rafting, downtown Jim Thorpe & more! Quick commute to PA-476!

Property Details

Property Features

Property Information:

  • Architectural Style: Chalet/Alpine
  • Year Built: 1984
  • Living Area: 1,780 SqFt

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Bear Mountain Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (570) 325-3300

Interior Features

Interior Information:

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Interior: Dining Area

Bedroom and Bathroom Information:

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedroom Count: 3

Exterior Features

Parking Information:

  • Garage Space: 4 spaces

Lot Features

Lot Information:

  • Lot Size: 1.13 Acres

Utilities

Utilities Information:

  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric, Wood Stove
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)

School Info

Assigned Schools Information:

  • Jim Thorpe Area High School, Public District Grades 9-12
  • L B Morris Elementary School, Public District Grades PK-8

Other

Directions Information:

  • Directions: Start on SR 903 S. Turn R onto Behrens Rd. Turn L onto Bear Creek Lake Drive. The home is on your right; look for the red stone driveway. The home does NOT have a driveway on Behrens Rd.

Price Information

Listing Price Info

Price Summary:

  • List Price: $772,000
  • Price Per SqFt: $434/SqFt
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Penn Forest Township, PA

City

Med. Sold Price

$315K

Med. Price/SqFt

$205

Avg. Days On Market

46

# of Sold Homes

13

561 Bear Creek Lake Dr vs Penn Forest Township

15 DAYS ON ROCKET

-31 Days

$772,000

+$457K More

$434/SqFt

+$229 More

KEY TAKEAWAY

This property is $457K more than the Median Sold Price and $229/SqFt more than other homes in Penn Forest Township, PA.

Based on homes sold in the last 12 months

MLS Details

MLS Information:

  • MLS Name: HIGH
  • MLS Number: #737283

Listing Office:

  • Office Name: Bear Mountain Real Estate LLC
  • Office Phone: (570) 325-3300

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Schools

Schools Nearby

The school rating is a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest. Assigned schools have a bold outline.

Middle School

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5
/10

  • L B Morris Elementary School

  • 150 W 10th St

  • 4.57 miles

  • Public District Grades PK-8

High School

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5
/10

  • Jim Thorpe Area High School

  • 1 Olympian Way

  • 4.46 miles

  • Public District Grades 9-12

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Neighborhood

What Are The Neighbors Like?

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,737. The majority of Penn Forest Township, PA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Most families are married, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr

What is the listing price of this property?

The listing price of 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr property is $772,000.

What type of property is this?

The property 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr is a house located in Penn Forest Township, Pennsylvania, 18229.

Is this property for sale now?

Active Listing: 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

What are the assigned schools for this property?

The assigned schools for 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr are:
L B Morris Elementary School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10
Jim Thorpe Area High School: GreatSchools Rating 5/10

How many bedrooms and bathrooms does this property have?

The property at 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

What is the square footage of this property?

The property 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr is 1,780 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

Which year was this property built?

The year of construction for 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr is 1984.

Rocket Homes›Pennsylvania›Carbon County›Penn Forest Township›18229›561 Bear Creek Lake Dr

This home is located at 561 Bear Creek Lake Dr in Penn Forest Township, PA and zip code 18229. This 1,780 square foot home, which was built in 1984, sits on a 1.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 07, 2024 and is currently priced at $772,000.

In April 2024, from all listings sold in Penn Forest Township, PA there were more than 1 sold above asking price, over 9 sold below and more than 3 were sold right at the asked price. The median list price of listings available in April 2024 was $315,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 46 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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