Only approximately 20 minutes from the beautiful Jim Thorpe area, this charming circa 1878 stone farmhouse sits on 7.3 Acres. It boasts 2ft deep windowsills. The stone was exposed in the kitchen to showcase what's under the siding. The opportunities are endless. With it's mixed-use zoning, there are business options (verify with township). 3 Bedroom home with an additional guest house attached. 2 car carport/garage. Brand new roof and most windows are vinyl replacement. Enjoy views of mountain chains on either side of this home from covered front and rear porches and a quaint shanty with outdoor fireplace. The 7 + acres include a stream, your very own pond and plenty of tillable flat fields. Just 2 miles from 309 and 10 minutes from the PA turnpike for quick access. Property needs work
Sold for $275,000
$275,000
857 Penn Dr, Tamaqua, PA 18252
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1878
7.3 Acres Lot
$277,100 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$1,427 Estimated rent
Home value
$277,100
$230,000 - $335,000
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Listed by:
Ansa Sama 610-442-7979,
Realty One Group Exclusive
Bought with:
Nathan Guttman, RB065524
Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PASK2025780
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 X 11
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 150 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 X 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Exterior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 37070048
- Zoning: MIXED USE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1878
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Cesspool
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Tamaqua
- Municipality: WEST PENN TWP
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $26,120
- Annual tax amount: $1,803
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/13/2026 | Sold | $275,000 |
Source:  Bright MLS #PASK2025780 Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000 |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2025780 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $275,000-3.5% |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2025780 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2026 | Price change | $284,900-5% |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2025780 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900+106.8% |
Source: Bright MLS #PASK2025780 Report a problem | ||
| 11/6/2025 | Sold | $145,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,610 +2.2% | $26,120 |
| 2022 | $1,576 +1% | $26,120 |
| 2021 | $1,560 -1.4% | $26,120 |
| 2020 | $1,582 +192.2% | $26,120 |
| 2019 | $541 -63.4% | $26,120 |
| 2018 | $1,481 | $26,120 |
| 2017 | -- | $26,120 |
| 2015 | -- | $26,120 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18252
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Penn Twp El SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Tamaqua Area Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.8 mi
- 5/10Tamaqua Area Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Tamaqua Area
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Schuylkill County
- Tamaqua
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