Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath log home perfectly situated on a 1-acre lot adjoining over 100 acres of preserved association land for unmatched privacy and serenity. Located in the sought-after Lake Hauto community—a private, motorboat lake offering beaches, tennis and basketball courts, and year-round community events—this property combines luxury living with the tranquility of nature. Step inside to a jaw-dropping great room featuring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a double-sided custom fireplace. The chef’s kitchen is a dream, showcasing a commercial gas range, center island, and walk-in pantry with laundry. The main-floor primary suite offers convenience and comfort with private access and a spa-like feel. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the great room, flanked by spacious secondary bedrooms, while the lower level is designed for entertainment with a massive wet bar—complete with additional oven, microwave, and dishwasher—plus a private guest suite and full bath. Enjoy stargazing from the private hot tub just off the sunroom, or relax on the expansive decks surrounded by nature. An attached two-car garage and ample parking complete this exceptional property. This is truly a one-of-a-kind retreat offering the best of lake life, privacy, and craftsmanship—schedule your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
1.01 acresLot Size
$135Price/Sq.Ft.
$177/moHOA Dues
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kristen Obert• Iron Valley Real Estate Northeast
Over 5,500 square feet of custom-crafted living space, a private one-acre homesite bordering more than 100 acres of protected woodlands, and the lifestyle of one of Carbon County's premier motorboat lake communities combine to create a property unlike anything else currently offered in the region. Designed for entertaining, multi-generational living, and year-round enjoyment, this exceptional residence offers a rare opportunity to create a lasting family legacy. Imagine spending your summer days boating, tubing, kayaking, fishing, or simply relaxing on the pristine 330-acre spring-fed motorboat lake while taking advantage of the community’s private beaches, tennis and basketball courts, and year-round events that make this one of the area’s most sought-after communities. This stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath log home offers the perfect blend of luxury, warmth, and privacy. From the moment you step inside, you are welcomed by a breathtaking great room with soaring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors in, and a striking double-sided custom fireplace that creates the perfect gathering space. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the chef’s kitchen features a commercial-grade gas range, center island, and spacious walk-in pantry with laundry. The main-floor primary suite provides a peaceful retreat with private access and a spa-like atmosphere. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the great room and leads to generously sized secondary bedrooms, while the fully finished lower level is ready for entertaining with an impressive wet bar complete with an additional kitchen appliances, along with a private guest suite and full bath. Outside, expansive decks invite you to unwind and take in the surrounding natural beauty, while the private hot tub just off the sunroom offers the perfect spot for evening stargazing after a day on the lake. An attached two-car garage and ample parking complete this exceptional property.
PMAR #PM-141772
Sep 21, 2026
Price Changed
$749,000
$135/sq ft
Aug 5, 2026
Price Changed
$799,000
$144/sq ft
Jul 1, 2026
Price Changed
$849,000
$153/sq ft
May 12, 2026
Listed
$949,000
$172/sq ft
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Welcome to this stunning 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath log home perfectly situated on a 1-acre lot adjoining over 100 acres of preserved association land for unmatched privacy and serenity. Located in the sought-after Lake Hauto community—a private, motorboat lake offering beaches, tennis and basketball courts, and year-round community events—this property combines luxury living with the tranquility of nature. Step inside to a jaw-dropping great room featuring cathedral ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a double-sided custom fireplace. The chef's kitchen is a dream, showcasing a commercial gas range, center island, and walk-in pantry with laundry. The main-floor primary suite offers convenience and comfort with private access and a spa-like feel. Upstairs, a loft overlooks the great room, flanked by spacious secondary bedrooms, while the lower level is designed for entertainment with a massive wet bar—complete with additional oven, microwave, and dishwasher—plus a private guest suite and full bath. Enjoy stargazing from the private hot tub just off the sunroom, or relax on the expansive decks surrounded by nature. An attached two-car garage and ample parking complete this exceptional property. This is truly a one-of-a-kind retreat offering the best of lake life, privacy, and craftsmanship—schedule your showing today!
GLVRMLS #766620
Mar 12, 2026
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #PACC2006838
Mar 12, 2026
Listing Removed
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Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$199/sq ft
Oct 22, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$252/sq ft
PMAR #PM-136832
Dec 4, 2025
Price Changed
$1,100,000
$199/sq ft
Oct 26, 2025
Listed
$1,395,000
$252/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 7, 2022
Sold
$451,000
$82/sq ft
PMAR #PM-94113
May 6, 2022
Sold
$459,000
$83/sq ft
Jan 21, 2022
Listed
$550,000
$99/sq ft
PMAR #PM-66926
Apr 15, 2019
Listed
$649,800
$117/sq ft
Public Records
May 7, 1999
Sold
$34,000
$6/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$18,597 (+2.7%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2025
$18,101 (+3.7%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2024
$17,462 (+2.1%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2023
$17,109 (−0.6%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2022
$17,221
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2021
$17,221 (+1.6%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2020
$16,954 (+6.1%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2019
$15,978 (+1.1%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2018
$15,800
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2017
$15,800 (+5.4%)
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
2015
$14,992
$5,400 + $172,150
$177,550
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
4,153
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
4,153
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carbon County
APN
122D-44-A6
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-1
Residential District
To establish and preserve the low density residential areas in the Borough for quiet single-family home neighborhoods free from incompatible activities which would generate distractive sights, sounds, traffic or which would in any way compromise the privacy and serenity of the living environment for the individual residential lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
4% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
8% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Nesquehoning, PA • 18240
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 13% for direct sun exposure in Nesquehoning. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
5.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 493 Lake Dr
$718,785
$30K under list price of $749K
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