Privately situated colonial style home with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, eating area, laundry room, 1 car garage and full basement. This home is move in ready and has been well maintained. There is a covered front porch as well as a stone patio at the back of the home. Plenty of counter space and storage in the kitchen and offers all the appliances. There is a cozy eating area that backs up to the kitchen and is open to the living room. There is a stone hearth propane fireplace in the living room and tons of natural light. The first floor also has a half bath, laundry room and access to the garage. The basement has tall ceilings, bilco doors and can be finished for more living space. On the second floor is the master bedroom with 2 large closets and en suite bathroom. There are 2 more bedrooms and full bath as well. Located in the private community of Echo Lake and has a community beach. Minutes to I80 for easy commuting.
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$229Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michelle Rowe• Realty Executives
Bought with Christopher George• Keller Williams Northampton
Bought with Cynthia Riebel• Keller Williams Northampton
Welcome to 173 Forest Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township! Built in 2011 and maintained in near mint condition, this property is move-in ready and waiting for its new owner. If peace and privacy are what you are looking for, this is the home for you. The first floor offers a well thought out open concept floor plan. From the front porch, you are greeted with an open foyer which brings you into the dining room, large kitchen eat in, that opens onto a private outdoor deck. A stone surround fireplace in your living room is perfect for the cool fall nights. The bottom floor is complete with a combination mudroom and laundry facility, along with a half bath. Upstairs you will find three minimally used bedrooms, with a master suite that has two closets and a four piece en suite. The home is situated on a private dead end street, surrounded by woods. Incredibly low taxes makes this home even more affordable.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,499 (+0.7%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2025
$5,460
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2024
$5,460 (+0.6%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2023
$5,425 (+2.7%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2022
$5,281 (−1.3%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2021
$5,353
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2020
$5,353 (+1.4%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2019
$5,278 (+0.8%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2018
$5,238 (+2.2%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2017
$5,127 (+2.8%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2015
$4,989
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
Tax history for 173 Forest Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,499 (+0.7%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2025
$5,460
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2024
$5,460 (+0.6%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2023
$5,425 (+2.7%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2022
$5,281 (−1.3%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2021
$5,353
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2020
$5,353 (+1.4%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2019
$5,278 (+0.8%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2018
$5,238 (+2.2%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2017
$5,127 (+2.8%)
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
2015
$4,989
$14,300 + $57,400
$71,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,860
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Northampton County
APN
C10SE2 1 1E 0131
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking
Features: Attached, Garage, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Has Basement
Basement Information: Daylight, Exterior Entry, Full
Room 1 Information
Dining Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 12.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 12.0
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Level: Second
Dimensions: 6.00 x 8.00
Length: 6.0
Width: 8.0
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 14.0
Room 5 Information
Master Bathroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 11.0
Room 6 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 16.00 x 16.00
Length: 16.0
Width: 16.0
Room 7 Information
Foyer
Level: First
Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00
Length: 8.0
Width: 10.0
Room 8 Information
Half Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 3.00 x 6.00
Length: 3.0
Width: 6.0
Room 9 Information
Laundry
Level: First
Dimensions: 7.00 x 8.00
Length: 7.0
Width: 8.0
Room 10 Information
Breakfast Room/Nook
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 11 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 11.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 11.0
Room 12 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 13.00 x 20.00
Length: 13.0
Width: 20.0
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Living Room
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Stories: 2
Stories (Total): 2
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit, Porch, Patio
Land Information
Vegetation: Partially Wooded
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 11,326
Lot Size Acres: 0.26
Lot Features: Wooded
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Zoning: R-1-LOW DENSITY RESIDENTI
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,860
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $71,700
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,353.12
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Electric, Heat Pump
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,860
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: —
County: Northampton County
APN: C10SE2 1 1E 0131
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
DeFranco Elementary School
Public 5-6 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
Bangor Area Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
6/10
Bangor Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
15% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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$405,000 – $490,000
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