Your Private Escape -- NYC / NJ Retreat Near Elk MountainLooking to escape the city without losing convenience? This one-of-a-kind Northeastern Pennsylvania property offers the perfect balance of privacy, space, and accessibility--just a few hours from New York City and New Jersey.Weekend getaway or second homeFull-time retreat with space and privacyAirbnb / short-term rental investment opportunity.Just minutes from Elk Mountain Ski Resort, and close to snowmobile trails, state game lands, lakes, and Rails-to-Trails, this location is ideal for year-round adventure--skiing, hiking, hunting, fishing, biking and more.Property Highlights3 Bedrooms | 3 Full Bathrooms2.6 acres of private land with scenic surroundingsFloor-to-ceiling stone fireplace with warm wood accents and hardwood flooringSpacious kitchen with granite countertops & ample cabinetryPrimary suite with private balcony, en-suite bath & double closetsFinished lower level with wet bar, lounge & flexible living spaceDetached heated 4-car garage with a half bath, kitchenette & pavilion--perfect for entertaining .
For sale
Price cut: $20K (5/22)
$629,900
5955 State Route 247, Clifford Township, PA 18421
3beds
3,147sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,127/mo
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
2.6 Acres Lot
$597,400 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Hardwood flooringDouble closetsEn-suite bath
- 118 days |
- 388 |
- 23 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lori Pepson,
ERA One Source Realty 570-587-9999,
Joseph W Hughes,
ERA One Source Realty
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC261597
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom 1, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3
Primary bedroom
- Area: 852.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31 x 27.5
Bedroom 2
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Primary bathroom
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom 1
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom 3
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12
Bathroom 3
- Description: Laundry
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Dining room
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Family room
- Area: 1147.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 42.5 x 27
Kitchen
- Area: 286 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 13
Living room
- Area: 290.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 13.5
Heating
- Baseboard, Pellet Stove, Propane, Heat Pump, Hot Water
Cooling
- Electric, Wall Unit(s), Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Gas Range
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bar, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen, Beamed Ceilings
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Attic: Attic Storage,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,147
- Total interior livable area: 3,147 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,997
- Finished area below ground: 1,150
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, Oversized, Off Street, Garage, Driveway
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: None
Lot
- Size: 2.6 Acres
- Dimensions: 167 x 234 x 184 x 71 x 137 x 266 x 544 x 31
- Features: Level, See Remarks, Open Lot
Details
- Additional structures: See Remarks
- Parcel number: 267.001,058.00,000.
- Zoning: R!
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2000
- Major remodel year: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Propane, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Clifford Township
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $62,400
- Annual tax amount: $3,919
- Date on market: 4/17/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 119 days
- Listing terms: Cash,USDA Loan,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Estimated market value
$597,400
$568,000 - $627,000
$2,743/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $629,900-3.1%$200/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC261597 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $649,900$207/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC261597 Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2025 | Listing removed | $649,900$207/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC252705 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2025 | Listed for sale | $649,900$207/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC252705 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,323 +6.6% | $62,400 |
| 2024 | $4,057 +3.5% | $62,400 |
| 2023 | $3,920 +3.6% | $62,400 |
| 2022 | $3,783 +2.6% | $62,400 |
| 2021 | $3,688 +2.3% | $62,400 |
| 2020 | $3,606 +10300.4% | $62,400 |
| 2019 | $35 +2.1% | $62,400 |
| 2018 | $34 | $62,400 |
| 2017 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2016 | $62,400 +9423.8% | $62,400 |
| 2015 | $655 | $62,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2013 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2012 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $62,400 |
| 2010 | -- | $62,400 |
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Neighborhood: 18421
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Mountain View El SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 13.7 mi
- 8/10Mountain View Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 13.7 mi
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