A HOME SWEET HOME IN A PEACEFUL SETTING! Nestled on partially wooded 2 acres, this 3-BR, 2.5BA custom built Colonial is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The 2 story open foyer greets you while the spacious rooms and floor plan allow you to move freely throughout the home. An eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets, Formica counters, and a breakfast nook area that flows into the family room or outside to a rear private patio. The dining room features built in counters, perfect prepping and serving areas for holiday or big family meals. The 2nd floor features a sizeable master bedroom suite with WIC and loft area, 2 equally size bedrooms, main bath, and laundry. Full basement, 2 car attached garage and a large front yard with landscaped gardens are part of it's beautiful setting. Conveniently located, minutes to Blue Mountain Ski, Beltzville Lake, downtown Palmerton, Rts. 209 & PA 476 for easy commuting! Home could use some TLC reflected in the asking price.
Single-familyProperty Type
2003Year Built
2.01 acresLot Size
$156Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cass Chies• Diamond 1st Real Estate, LLC.
•610-900-4300 (broker)
•cass@diamond1st.net (broker)
Bought with Non Member NON MEMBER• Non Subscribing Office
A HOME SWEET HOME IN A PEACEFUL SETTING! Nestled on partially wooded 2 acres, this 3-BR, 2.5BA custom built Colonial is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The 2 story open foyer greets you while the spacious rooms and floor plan allow you to move freely throughout the home. An eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets, Formica counters, and a breakfast nook area that flows into the family room or outside to a rear private patio. The dining room features built in counters, perfect prepping and serving areas for holiday or big family meals. The 2nd floor features a sizeable master bedroom suite with WIC and loft area, 2 equally size bedrooms, main bath, and laundry. Full basement, 2 car attached garage and a large front yard with landscaped gardens are part of it's beautiful setting. Conveniently located, minutes to Blue Mountain Ski, Beltzville Lake, downtown Palmerton, Rts. 209 & PA 476 for easy commuting! Home could use some TLC reflected in the asking price.
BRIGHT MLS #PACC2002952
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$397,500
$171/sq ft
Aug 18, 2023
Pending
—
Aug 12, 2023
Price Changed
$397,500
$171/sq ft
Jul 25, 2023
Listed
$425,000
$183/sq ft
PMAR #PM-108081
Sep 15, 2023
Sold
$397,500
$171/sq ft
Aug 12, 2023
Price Changed
$397,500
$171/sq ft
Jul 25, 2023
Listed
$425,000
$183/sq ft
+45
HOME SWEET HOME IN A PEACEFUL SETTING! Nestled on partially wooded 2 acres, this 3-BR, 2.5BA custom built Colonial is perfect for entertaining and family gatherings. The 2 story open foyer greets you while the spacious rooms and floor plan allow you to move freely throughout the home. An eat-in kitchen features wood cabinets, Formica counters, and a breakfast nook area that flows into the family room or outside to a rear private patio. The dining room features built in counters, perfect prepping and serving areas for holiday or big family meals. The 2nd floor features a sizeable master bedroom suite with WIC and loft area, 2 equally size bedrooms, main bath, and laundry. Full basement, 2 car attached garage and a large front yard with landscaped gardens are part of it's beautiful setting. Conveniently located, minutes to Blue Mountain Ski, Beltzville Lake, downtown Palmerton, Rts. 209 & PA 476 for easy commuting! Home could use some TLC reflected in the asking price.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,238 (+1.8%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2025
$7,112 (+5.0%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2024
$6,775 (+3.5%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2023
$6,543 (+5.0%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2022
$6,234 (+3.3%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2021
$6,035 (+1.4%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2020
$5,951 (+2.9%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2019
$5,782
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2018
$5,782 (+1.9%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2017
$5,677 (+4.8%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2015
$5,416
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
Tax history for 385 Drift Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,238 (+1.8%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2025
$7,112 (+5.0%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2024
$6,775 (+3.5%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2023
$6,543 (+5.0%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2022
$6,234 (+3.3%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2021
$6,035 (+1.4%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2020
$5,951 (+2.9%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2019
$5,782
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2018
$5,782 (+1.9%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2017
$5,677 (+4.8%)
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
2015
$5,416
$13,750 + $70,500
$84,250
*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
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,318
Year built
2003
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Carbon County
APN
17-31-B51.01
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-C
Rural Conservation District
This district contains much of the farmland within the Township as well as steep slopes covered with woodland. The purpose of this district to maintain the rural character of this sparsely developed area predominantly in farmland and woodland, to encourage the preservation of the agricultural and woodland resources of the Township, and to discourage intensive development in those areas which have severe limitations for on-lot sewage treatment and will not be served by a sanitary sewer system in the near future and those areas which have limitations to building because of such factors as steep slope and shallow depth to bedrock. It is also the intent of this district to encourage the preservation of the upper watershed areas of a number of watercourses and the floodplains which adjoin the watercourses, thus protecting stream quality and minimizing adverse effects of increased stormwater runoff and erosion and sedimentation which could occur if intensive development of the wooded slopes above the watercourses took place.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Equestrian facility
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Kennel
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Mud Room, Master Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 870
Improvement Assessed Value: $70,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
Roof: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $13,750
Above Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 0
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,318
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 870
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
City/Town Tax: $210.63
County Tax: $1,032
School Tax: $5,301
Tax Assessed Value: $84,250
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $6,543.28
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2023
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Cable TV, Electric Available
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: PALMERTON AREA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Summer Mountain
Directions: From Palmerton, Take Delaware Ave towards Forest Inn Rd, RIGHT onto Hahns Dairy Road, LEFT on Walnut Dr. follow to "Y" Bare RIGHT onto Drift Rd, home is on your RIGHT.
Municipality: LOWER TOWAMENSING TWP
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,318
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2003
Year Renovated: —
County: Carbon County
APN: 17-31-B51.01
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Towamensing El School
Public K-6 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Palmerton Area Junior High School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
6/10
Palmerton Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% 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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Sun exposure
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Estimated sale price
$343,000 – $415,000
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