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Single-familyProperty Type
1958Year Built
3 acresLot Size
$265Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Maxwell Stevens• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Pocono Real Estate Hawley
*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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Lot depth
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Lot size
3 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
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Year built
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Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lackawanna County
APN
13902020016
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Basement
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Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Asphalt, Off Street, Garage, Garage Faces Front, Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Oil
Interior Features
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Free-Standing Freezer, Electric Oven, Dishwasher
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 6
Laundry Features: Inside, Lower Level
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Private Yard
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Roof: Shingle
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 2033
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,074
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Block
Property Features
Other Equipment: Fuel Tank(s)
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Current Use: Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Back Yard, Wooded, Open Lot, Front Yard
Road Surface Type: Asphalt, Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Frontage Type: State Road
Lot Size Acres: 3
Zoning: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,366.92
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Utilities: Electricity Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer
Location
Schools Information
High School District: North Pocono School District
Location Information
Directions: From Rt 6 & 590 Head toward Hamlin. for 15 miles stay on Rt 590 then stay right at the Y onto Mt Cobb HWY 3.6 Miles turn right onto Cortez rd. Home is 1.8 Miles on your right.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Lackawanna County
APN: 13902020016
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: pikewayne
Around this home
Schools
Jefferson El School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 1.7mi
10/10
North Pocono Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
7/10
North Pocono High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 8.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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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
0.46% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 90° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
4% 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
Jefferson Township, PA • 18436
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
June and 3.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.7 hrs
3.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$271,000 – $328,000
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