NEW SURVEY REVEALS PROPERTY INCLUDES A PARCEL ON SOUTH SIDE OF SHORT ROAD WHICH ADJOINS PA STATE GAME LANDS #141 ACCESSED BY A WALKING PATH. Enjoy 1 wooded acre of all natural Pocono landscape. Improved with a 3 bedroom work in progress 1500 sq ft home. WITH FLOOR TO CEILING STONE FIREPLACE. REQUIRES KITCHEN, BATHS, DRYWALL, FLOORING . Separate heated Bunk House for extended guests ONLY 1.7 miLES to new EZ PASS/ I476 Pa. Turnpike exit/entrance. Newer windows and vinyl siding. 200 amp electric. Close to skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, paintball, All recreation! No Association Dues. No FHA or USDA.
Single-familyProperty Type
1968Year Built
0.83 acresLot Size
$157Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Gail Christman• Gene Durigan Real Estate
Bought with Brian Knepper• Hugh D. Dugan Real Estate
Enjoy 1 wooded acre of all natural Pocono landscape. NEW SURVEY REVEALS A PORTION OF THE LAND IS ACROSS SHORT ROAD FROM HOUSE AND ADJOINS PA STATE GAME LANDS #141 WITH ACCESS BY A WALKING PATH. Improved with a 3 bedroom work in progress 1500 sq ft home. Home requires kitchen, bath, drywall, flooring. Separate heated Bunk House for extended guests. ONLY 1.7 MILES TO new I 476 Pa. Turnpike EZ PASS exit/entrance. Newer windows and vinyl siding. 200 amp electric. Close to skiing, boating, fishing, hunting, paintball, All recreation! No Association Dues. No FHA or USDA.
GLVRMLS #519344
Oct 3, 2017
Sold
$55,000
$37/sq ft
May 5, 2016
Listed
$70,000
$47/sq ft
PMAR #PM-35123
May 5, 2016
Listed
$60,000
$40/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 9, 2006
Sold
$79,500
$53/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,564 (+5.4%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2025
$2,433 (+5.1%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2024
$2,314 (+1.3%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2023
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2022
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2021
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2020
$2,285 (+3.6%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2019
$2,206
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2017
$2,206
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
Tax history for 59 Short Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,564 (+5.4%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2025
$2,433 (+5.1%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2024
$2,314 (+1.3%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2023
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2022
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2021
$2,285
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2020
$2,285 (+3.6%)
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2019
$2,206
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
2017
$2,206
$9,750 + $29,800
$39,550
*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
2
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.1 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,501
Year built
1968
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carbon County
APN
50A-51-2A7,8
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Apr 21, 2026.
R-2
Low Density Residential District
It is. the purpose of this district to provide low-intensity suburban residential development. A variety of housing types are encouraged, as are clustering and the provision of open spaces. The intensities are intended to blend with existing residential uses and protect natural features and resources.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Fire house
Police station
Golf related
Communications tower
Property details
Parking
Parking
Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 8
Basement Information: Crawl Space
Room 1 Information
Other
Level: First
Dimensions: 7.50 x 12.00
Length: 7.5
Width: 12.0
Room 2 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 14.00 x 10.50
Length: 14.0
Width: 10.5
Room 3 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 8.00 x 16.00
Length: 8.0
Width: 16.0
Room 4 Information
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 12.00 x 26.00
Length: 12.0
Width: 26.0
Room 5 Information
Other
Dimensions: 10.50 x 18.50
Length: 10.5
Width: 18.5
Room 6 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.50 x 23.00
Length: 16.5
Width: 23.0
Room 7 Information
Family Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.50
Length: 16.0
Width: 14.5
Room 8 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 9.00 x 20.00
Length: 9.0
Width: 20.0
Room 9 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
Length: 9.0
Width: 8.0
Laundry Information
Features: Main Level
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
Features: Living Room
Equipment
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Interior Features
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Other Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Mud Room, Family Room Main Level, Utility Room
Exterior
Building Information
Stories (Total): 1
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Vinyl Siding
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 36,155
Lot Size Acres: 0.83
Lot Size Dimensions: 282x157
Lot Features: Not In Subdivision
Zoning: Res
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 1,501
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $39,550
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,205.70
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Cable Available
Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Electric
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,501
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1968
Year Renovated: —
County: Carbon County
APN: 50A-51-2A7,8
Home facts updated by county records on Apr 21, 2026
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Schools
L B Morris El School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 7.1mi
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Jim Thorpe Area Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.0mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$224,000 – $271,000
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