Tucked away on a beautifully wooded 1.33 acre lot in the desirable Bear Creek Lakes community, this charming 3 bed/2 bath Saltbox style home is officially for sale! As you enter the main living area, you are sure to be captivated by the soaring vaulted ceilings & sleek hard surface flooring! Convenient main floor primary suite! The kitchen showcases ample counterspace & cabinetry. An additional 2 bedrooms & full bathroom are on the third floor. Cozy up in the quaint reading loft and enjoy the views into the open concept main living area. The unfinished lower level provides a blank canvas for you to finish as you desire - family room, at-home office, game room - this space has so much untapped potential! Be sure to relax in the gorgeous wooded surroundings on the wraparound deck! Freshly painted interior & with new flooring installed, this home is waiting for you to move in! Bear Creek Lakes includes a 160 acre lake, 2 beaches, an in-ground swimming pool, tennis courts, pickleball courts, & more! Minutes to hiking, biking, rafting, downtown Jim Thorpe's shops & restaurants, & more! Schedule your showing today! Please note: the free standing fireplace is not currently functional as it is not hooked up to exterior venting.
For sale
$307,900
68 Recreation Dr, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
3beds
1,463sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
1.33 Acres Lot
$304,700 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$109/mo HOA
What's special
Quaint reading loftSleek hard surface flooringFreshly painted interiorNew flooring installedSoaring vaulted ceilings
- 17 days
- 1,220
- 80
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ronald P Dunbar 570-325-3300,
Bear Mountain Real Estate LLC 570-325-3300
Source: PMAR,MLS#: PM-143870
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 152.76
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 13.4
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 139.36
- Dimensions: 10.4 x 13.4
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 147.4
- Dimensions: 11 x 13.4
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 62.16
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 8.4
Bathroom 2
- Level: Main
- Area: 47.88
- Dimensions: 6.3 x 7.6
Basement
- Description: No heat source, concrete floors
- Level: Basement
- Area: 826.5
- Dimensions: 28.5 x 29
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 144.72
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 10.8
Living room
- Description: LIVING /DINING COMBO
- Level: Main
- Area: 335.4
- Dimensions: 21.5 x 15.6
Heating
- Baseboard, Electric
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Oven, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Laminate Counters, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile
- Windows: Aluminum Frames
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,463 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,463
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Association
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 1.33 Acres
- Features: Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 51A5153MV
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,Salt Box
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- T1-11
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Bear Creek Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Security, Clubhouse, Picnic Area, Parking, ATVs Allowed, Golf Carts Allowed, Outdoor Pool, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball, Basketball Court
- Services included: Security, Maintenance Road
- HOA fee: $1,305 annually
Location
- Region: Jim Thorpe
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $210/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $101,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,339
- Date on market: 8/25/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$304,700
$289,000 - $320,000
$2,103/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $307,900$210/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-143870 Report a problem | ||
| 8/20/2026 | Pending sale | $307,900$210/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-143870 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $307,900$210/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-143870 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,122 +5.1% | $50,750 |
| 2024 | $2,970 +1.3% | $50,750 |
| 2023 | $2,932 | $50,750 |
| 2022 | $2,932 | $50,750 |
| 2021 | $2,932 | $50,750 |
| 2020 | $2,932 -7.9% | $50,750 |
| 2019 | $3,183 +12.5% | $50,750 |
| 2018 | $2,830 +99911.3% | $50,750 |
| 2017 | $3 | $50,750 |
| 2016 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2015 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2014 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2013 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2012 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2011 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2010 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2009 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2008 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2007 | $302 | $50,750 |
| 2006 | -- | $50,750 |
| 2005 | -- | $50,750 |
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