You won't want to miss this gorgeous and charming home!! Close to all of the Poconos finish attractions with easy access to all major routes. Newly remodeled & move-in ready! Sits on 1-acre-plus lot, overlooking the running stream, tree-lined for privacy and entertaining. Boasts 4 Spacious Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 2 Car Garage, and Full Walkout Basement. Modern Open Concept Kitchen with Granite Counters, Stainless Steel Appliances, Island, and Hardwood Floors. Formal Dining, Wet Bar, Living Room, and Great Room round out the first floor. Owners Suite with Private Bath, Walk-in Closet, Large additional Sitting Area and so much more. Expandable walk-up attic. Large Covered Front Porch and Sliders leading to Rear Deck to unwind at the End of Day. Take living to the next level!
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
1.03 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Bobbi Bromley• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem
Listed by Lisa Wright• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors - Bethlehem
Bought with Lisa Bauer• Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY!!! GORGEOUS COLONIAL ON OVER AN ACRE! RELAX THE SUMMER NIGHTS AWAY ON YOUR HUGE DECK LISTENING TO THE STREAM IN BACK! LOCATED ON A CUL DE SAC THIS HOME FEATURES A BEAUTIFUL MODERN KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, BRAND NEW STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, 4 BEDROOMS AND 2 1/2 BATHS! HUGE UNFINISHED BASEMENT AND ATTIC! CLOSE TO EVERYTHING! TOO MUCH TO MENTION! SEE IT BEFORE IT GETS AWAY! CALL AGENT DIRECTLY FOR SHOWINGS!!!!
PMAR #PM-27423
Dec 2, 2015
Sold
$85,000
$27/sq ft
Aug 27, 2015
Listed
$84,500
$27/sq ft
HANDYPERSON SPECIAL! CASH ONLY PLEASE! ALL COPPER IS MISSING. 4 BEDROOMS, 2.5 BATH 2-STORY HOME. CONVENIENT LOCATION JUST OFF RT. 115. VERY LARGE HOME WITH FULL, UNFINISHED BASEMENT, FAMILY ROOM AND FORMAL DINING ROOM. FRONT PORCH AND REAR DECK!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,479 (+1.5%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2025
$7,367 (+5.5%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2024
$6,980 (+4.1%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2023
$6,706 (+2.8%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2022
$6,523 (+2.6%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2021
$6,357 (+4.1%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2020
$6,107 (−23.7%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2019
$8,000 (+1.1%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2018
$7,910 (+1.2%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2017
$7,818 (+1.0%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2015
$7,740
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
Tax history for 305 Service Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,479 (+1.5%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2025
$7,367 (+5.5%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2024
$6,980 (+4.1%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2023
$6,706 (+2.8%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2022
$6,523 (+2.6%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2021
$6,357 (+4.1%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2020
$6,107 (−23.7%)
$25,150 + $196,280
$221,430
2019
$8,000 (+1.1%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2018
$7,910 (+1.2%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2017
$7,818 (+1.0%)
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
2015
$7,740
$5,250 + $39,630
$44,880
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,952
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Monroe County
APN
02 14H 1 52
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 21, 2026.
GC
General Commercial District
To provide for a variety of commercial uses in areas that have few historic buildings and that include few homes. To provide for uses that are more auto-related (such as car washes and gas stations) than uses allowed in the VC district. To carefully locate commercial areas and commercial driveways to minimize traffic safety and congestion problems along major roads.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
General retail
Restaurant
Self-Storage / mini-Storage
Warehouse
Hotel / motel
Office
Post office
Theater / performing arts facility
Veterinary clinic
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Has Heating
Heating: Ductless, Oil
Interior Features
Interior Features: Pantry, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Wet Bar, Granite Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Other
Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Dishwasher, Microwave, Water Softener Owned
Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 9
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated
Property Features
On Waterfront
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Waterfront
Road Surface Type: Paved, Other
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Area: 1.03
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 1.03
Zoning Description: Commercial
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $6,576.25
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 115 N, Left on Poplar Creek Rd, 1st Right on Service Rd, Last house on left in Cul De Sac. Google maps will take you to the correct address in Effort PA other GPSs are directing to Lackawanna county
Subdivision Name: Birch Brier Estates
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,952
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2000
Year Renovated: —
County: Monroe County
APN: 02 14H 1 52
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Pleasant Valley Intermediate School
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 5.4mi
6/10
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
5/10
Pleasant Valley High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
5/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 92° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Effort, PA • 18330
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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$444,000 – $537,000
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