Discover the perfect setting for your future home on this wooded residential lot in scenic East Penn Township. Offering approximately 1.4 acres of natural beauty and privacy, the property provides an attractive backdrop for a custom-built home while remaining convenient to everyday amenities. An approved perc test is already on file. Located in the peaceful Lizard Creek Valley within the Lehighton Area School District, this property offers the best of both worldsa quiet, country setting with convenient access to Routes 895 and 248, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Lehighton, Palmerton, and the historic attractions, shops, restaurants, and outdoor recreation of Jim Thorpe. Enjoy nearby hiking, biking, fishing, the Appalachian Trail, the Lehigh River, and year-round Pocono recreation. Bring your builder and your vision to create the home and lifestyle you’ve been waiting for. Parcel boundaries shown in marketing materials are approximate. Buyer is responsible for confirming zoning, permitted use, utility availability, site improvements, and current validity of all tests and approvals with East Penn Township and the appropriate authorities.
Vacant landProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
$30,000Price/Acres
Listed by Joshua Hutchinson• Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
•302-234-1111 (broker)
Bought with Christopher Hanna• RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Rural areas are those areas where intensive physical development is not desirable or logical at this time, but may be at some future date, and are areas of high agricultural productivity. The low density development of these areas is in accordance with the Township developmental policies as stated in the Township Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Horse: No
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Corner, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 197X312
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Land/Lot Only, Vacant
Possible Use: Investment, Land/Lot Only, Residential, Vacant
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $87
School Tax: $277
Tax Assessed Value: $5,250
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: $407
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2026
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cable
Sewer Septic: No Septic Approved, On Site Septic
Water Source: Well Required
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: LEHIGHTON AREA
Location Information
Directions: From PA Route 248, take the Bowmanstown/PA-895 exit. Turn left onto Bank Street, then left onto PA-895 West. Turn right onto Dinkey Road and follow to 1050 Dinkey Road. Lot is across the street. Lot is three parcels before you hit Laurel Spring Road.
Location Type: Urban
Municipality: EAST PENN TWP
Road Responsibility: City/County
Road Frontage Length: 229
Road Surface Type: Black Top
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 1.2 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Carbon County
APN: 71E-9-A14
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 5, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lehighton Area Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
6/10
Lehighton Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.6mi
6/10
Lehighton Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
7/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
10% 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
Lehighton, PA • 18235
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 14% for direct sun exposure in Lehighton. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.8 hrs
5.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$46,000 – $55,000
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