Proven short-term rental in sought-after Bear Creek Lakes, minutes from historic Jim Thorpe on secluded 1 acre lot. Built in 2004, this spacious Colonial offers four bedrooms plus a flexible bonus room, 2.5 baths, a main-level primary suite, open eat-in kitchen and multiple living areas. The former garage is now a professionally designed home theater featuring an 83-inch Sony 4K OLED display, Dolby Atmos surround sound and seating for 10 with motion effects. Step-free entry and a chairlift add accessibility. Relax on the multilevel rear deck overlooking the woods or gather around the fire pit. Community amenities include a stocked lake, two beaches, pool, playground, courts and pavilion. Convenient to the popular tourist town of Jim Thorpe with its rafting, hiking, and restaurants. Nearby Penn's Peak, plus skiing at Big Boulder, Jack Frost and Blue Mountain provide year-round income possibility. Can come as a turnkey vacation rental business, this active STR has over 125 positive reviews and great possibilities.
For sale
Price cut: $4K (10/25)
$535,000
56 Ash Dr, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
4beds
2,509sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
1.04 Acres Lot
$523,500 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$62/mo HOA
What's special
Chairlift add accessibilitySpacious colonialMain-level primary suiteProfessionally designed home theaterDolby atmos surround soundOpen eat-in kitchenStep-free entry
- 53 days
- 426
- 43
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Mark T Shay 610-357-4648,
Keller Williams Real Estate - Albrightsville 570-646-7900
Source: PMAR,MLS#: PM-144764
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Soaking Tub, High Ceilings, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Ceiling Fan(s), Elevator
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,509
- Total interior livable area: 2,509 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,509
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage - Attached, Open
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Gas Grill
Lot
- Size: 1.04 Acres
- Features: Level, Cleared
Details
- Parcel number: 51A51128MV
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bear Creek Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Playground, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court(s), Basketball Court
- Services included: Maintenance Road
- HOA fee: $748 annually
Location
- Region: Jim Thorpe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $230,582
- Annual tax amount: $7,587
- Date on market: 9/16/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Furniture can be included with a full price offer.
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$523,500
$497,000 - $550,000
$2,578/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2026 | Price change | $535,000-0.7%$213/sqft |
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| 9/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $539,000-1.8%$215/sqft |
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| 5/31/2026 | Listing removed | $549,000$219/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-140616 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,000+15.6%$219/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-140616 Report a problem | ||
| 7/13/2022 | Sold | $475,000$189/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #692797 Report a problem | ||
| 5/25/2022 | Pending sale | $475,000$189/sqft |
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| 5/11/2022 | Listed for sale | $475,000+1483.3%$189/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-96952 Report a problem | ||
| 1/12/2005 | Sold | $30,000$12/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7,475 +5.4% | $115,291 |
| 2025 | $7,093 +5.1% | $115,291 |
| 2024 | $6,747 +1.3% | $115,291 |
| 2023 | $6,660 +30.5% | $115,291 +30.5% |
| 2022 | $5,104 | $88,350 |
| 2021 | $5,104 | $88,350 |
| 2020 | $5,104 -7.9% | $88,350 |
| 2019 | $5,541 +12.5% | $88,350 |
| 2018 | $4,927 +99844.6% | $88,350 |
| 2017 | $5 | $88,350 |
| 2016 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2015 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2014 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2013 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2012 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2010 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $88,350 |
| 2007 | $525 | $88,350 |
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