Welcome to the picturesque countryside of eastern PA. On the surface you'll find a rare chance to own a beautifully crafted home on a river. This property has been meticulously upgraded with a no-expense-spared approach to ensure unparalleled protection from moisture & flooding allowing it to coexist seamlessly with its riverfront setting and adjacent pond. The front yard has been re-engineered to direct rainwater safely away and the residence itself is elevated approximately two feet above the surrounding landscape. The home is divided from the river by a double-sided steel reinforced concrete barrier spanning 100ft by 7ft wide with an in-ground depth exceeding the bottom of the river by several feet ensuring the final word against moisture penetration. The meticulously designed bridge offers a graceful approach to the home's entrance, while concrete shoulders maintain uninterrupted water flow beneath. The property features 14+ Acres in the Rural Agricultural Zoning district between 3 separately accessible parcels. There's a variety of ways the parcels can be utilized either together or separately. Lot-1 & 2 for example add up to just over 10 acres (Act 319 candidate) while lot-3 is 3.79 acres with its own road frontage and an additional 4th strip of land nearby. The configuration makes possibilities for a variety of completely independent uses, including separate residences, business uses, even a road-side farmers market on that 4th strip, subject to township approval.
Welcome to the picturesque countryside of eastern PA. On the surface you'll find a rare chance to own a beautifully crafted home on a river, but dig a bit deeper and you'll come to find a profound amount of opportunity, so let's dive in! This property has been meticulously upgraded with a no-expense-spared approach to ensure unparalleled protection from moisture & flooding allowing it to coexist seamlessly with its riverfront setting and adjacent pond. The front yard has been re-engineered to direct rainwater safely away and the residence itself is elevated approximately two feet above the surrounding landscape. The home is divided from the river by a double-sided steel reinforced concrete barrier spanning 100ft by 7ft wide with an in-ground depth exceeding the bottom of the river by several feet ensuring the final word against moisture penetration. The meticulously designed bridge offers a graceful approach to the home's entrance, while concrete shoulders maintain uninterrupted water flow beneath. The property features 14+ Acres in the Rural Agricultural Zoning district between 3 separately accessible parcels. There's a variety of ways the parcels can be utilized either together or separately. Lot-1 & 2 for example add up to just over 10 acres (Act 319 candidate) while lot-3 is 3.79 acres with its own road frontage and an additional 4th strip of land nearby. The configuration makes possibilities for a variety of completely independent uses, including separate residences, business uses, even a road-side farmers market on that 4th strip, subject to township approval.
GLVRMLS #770674
Apr 21, 2026
Sold
$585,000
$318/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Pending
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Jan 16, 2026
Listed
$669,000
$363/sq ft
GLVRMLS #612057
Apr 18, 2022
Listing Removed
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LCAR #21-4866
Oct 22, 2021
Sold
$350,000
$190/sq ft
Sep 17, 2021
Listed
$350,000
$190/sq ft
LCAR #19-2668
May 24, 2019
Listed
$315,000
$171/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,516 (+4.6%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2025
$3,362 (+4.2%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2024
$3,227 (+2.0%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2023
$3,165 (+1.0%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2022
$3,135 (+3.1%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2021
$3,041 (+2.6%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2020
$2,964 (+4.3%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2019
$2,842 (+3.9%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2018
$2,735 (+2.2%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2017
$2,676 (+1.4%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2015
$2,639
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
Tax history for 447 Saint Johns Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,516 (+4.6%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2025
$3,362 (+4.2%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2024
$3,227 (+2.0%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2023
$3,165 (+1.0%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2022
$3,135 (+3.1%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2021
$3,041 (+2.6%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2020
$2,964 (+4.3%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2019
$2,842 (+3.9%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2018
$2,735 (+2.2%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2017
$2,676 (+1.4%)
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
2015
$2,639
$83,200 + $79,300
$162,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.88 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,842
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Luzerne County
APN
06-Q6 -00A-006-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking
Features: Driveway, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 4
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 10.00 x 10.00
Length: 10.0
Width: 10.0
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Living Room
Equipment
Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Water Heater: Electric
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Other Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Year Built Details: Unknown
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 609,840
Lot Size Acres: 14
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sloped, Wooded
Zoning: Agricultural
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,842
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $162,500
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,500.27
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Location
HOA Information
Annually
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,842
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7.88 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: Luzerne County
APN: 06-Q6 -00A-006-000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 19, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Drums El/Middle School
Public K-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
5/10
Hazleton Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
6% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Drums, PA • 18222
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Drums. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$619,000 – $749,000
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