216 Merwinsburg Road, Effort, PA 18330
$1,599,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
5
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
7,900
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
3,115,847
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$1,599,000
List Date:
5/07/2026
Last Modified:
5/07/2026
Description
Behind a winding 2,400-foot paved drive, 72 acres of rolling countryside unfold into one of the most distinctive private estates in the Poconos. Panoramic views stretch across open pasture and woodland, creating a setting that feels expansive, private, and remarkably self-contained. Pohopoco Creek winds through the property, introducing a distinct natural ecosystem with mature riparian corridors, wildlife habitat, and a rare sense of environmental depth that enhances both privacy and long-term land value. At its center stands a 6,400 sq ft French-inspired stone residence defined by structural timber trusses, arched windows, and a soaring great room anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace. Artisan millwork, and enduring materials reflect a home built with intention and permanence rather than trend. The kitchen was designed for scale and gathering, while the private primary suite with balcony overlooks the surrounding acreage. Multiple living and entertaining spaces provide flexibility for both quiet retreat and large-scale hosting. Beyond the residence, established barns, paddocks, and agricultural infrastructure support equestrian or boutique farming pursuits. Home to a successful alpaca operation, the property offers proven livestock capability without compromising its estate presence. This is a privately positioned estate where land, water, architecture, and long-term ownership align.
More Information MLS# PM-141056
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service
Lease Considered YN: No
Subsurface Rights YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $1,599,000
Current Price: $1,599,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-07
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 02.13.1.30
Municipality: Chestnuthill Township
High School District: Pleasant Valley
County Tax Amount: 3245.6
Municipal Tax Amount: 1974.79
School Tax Amount: 20286
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 426.22
Tax Annual Amount: 25917.61
Tax Assessed Value: 846340
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Map Number: 02623900559239
Tax Book Number: 2621
Tax Page Number: 8022
Deed Recording Date: 2022-11-17
Zoning: RR
Zoning Description: Agricultural
FEMA Zone: X
Common Interest: None
Land Lease YN: No
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 11
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 6400
Below Grade Finished Area: 6400
Living Area: 6400
Living Area Source: Assessor
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1500
Building Area Source: Assessor
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 2
Direction Faces: South
Year Built Source: Assessor
Fireplace YN: Yes
Green Features YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Smart Home Features YN: No
Pool Private YN: Yes
Spa YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 4
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 8
Parking Total: 12
Lot Size Acres: 71.53
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Horse YN: Yes
View YN: Yes
Waterfront YN: No
Association YN: No
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: No
Power Production/Storage YN: No
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Water Body Restrictions YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 202.41
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Building Area Total: 7900
Year Built: 2002
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Behind a winding 2,400-foot paved drive, 72 acres of rolling countryside unfold into one of the most distinctive private estates in the Poconos. Panoramic views stretch across open pasture and woodland, creating a setting that feels expansive, private, and remarkably self-contained. Pohopoco Creek winds through the property, introducing a distinct natural ecosystem with mature riparian corridors, wildlife habitat, and a rare sense of environmental depth that enhances both privacy and long-term land value. At its center stands a 6,400 sq ft French-inspired stone residence defined by structural timber trusses, arched windows, and a soaring great room anchored by a dramatic floor-to-ceiling masonry fireplace. Artisan millwork, and enduring materials reflect a home built with intention and permanence rather than trend. The kitchen was designed for scale and gathering, while the private primary suite with balcony overlooks the surrounding acreage. Multiple living and entertaining spaces provide flexibility for both quiet retreat and large-scale hosting. Beyond the residence, established barns, paddocks, and agricultural infrastructure support equestrian or boutique farming pursuits. Home to a successful alpaca operation, the property offers proven livestock capability without compromising its estate presence. This is a privately positioned estate where land, water, architecture, and long-term ownership align.
Special Listing Conditions
Trust: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
USDA Loan: 1
Disclosures
Deed Restrictions: 1
Easement: 1
Act 515: 1
Clean And Green Act 319: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Seller Rent Back: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
French Provincial: 1
Entry Information
Entry Level: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Pantry: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Bar: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Granite Counters: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Jack and Jill Bath: 1
Beamed Ceilings: 1
Vaulted Ceiling(s): 1
Crown Molding: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Open Floorplan: 1
High Speed Internet: 1
Built-in Features: 1
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Guest Suite: 1
Fireplace Features
Fireplaces Total: 1
Living Room: 1
Wood Burning: 1
See Remarks: 1
Laundry Features
Upper Level: 1
In Unit: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Ceramic Tile: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Wood: 1
Door Features
Barn Door(s): 1
Window Features
Blinds: 1
Construction Materials
Asphalt: 1
Concrete: 1
Stone: 1
Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated: 1
Batts Insulation: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Unfinished: 1
Block: 1
Foundation Details
Block: 1
Slab: 1
Attic Features
Floored: 1
Walk Up: 1
Storage: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Shingle: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Circuit Breakers: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Fireplace(s): 1
Radiant: 1
Wood Stove: 1
Oil: 1
Zoned: 1
Appliances
Gas Cooktop: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Range: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Exhaust Fan: 1
Range Hood: 1
Disposal: 1
Microwave: 1
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
Water Softener Owned: 1
Other Equipment
Negotiable: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Sewer
On Site Septic: 1
Utilities
Phone Available: 1
Cable Available: 1
Propane Tank Owned: 1
Exterior Features
Rain Gutters: 1
Garden: 1
Lighting: 1
Private Yard: 1
Storage: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio: 1
Pool Features
In Ground: 1
Diving Board: 1
Pool Cover: 1
Fencing
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Partial Cross: 1
Perimeter: 1
Wire: 1
Wood: 1
Parking Features
Garage Faces Side: 1
Heated Garage: 1
Workshop in Garage: 1
Garage Door Opener: 1
On Site: 1
Off Street: 1
Driveway: 1
Circular Driveway: 1
Paved: 1
Other Structures
Barn(s): 1
Pole Barn(s): 1
Shed(s): 1
Storage: 1
Workshop: 1
Lot Features
Sloped: 1
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Cleared: 1
Farm: 1
Landscaped: 1
Many Trees: 1
Wooded: 1
Paved: 1
Road Frontage Type
County Road: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Public Maintained Road: 1
Horse Amenities
Barn: 1
Corral(s): 1
Paddocks: 1
Stable(s): 1
Tack Room: 1
View
Panoramic: 1
Rural: 1
Trees/Woods: 1
Valley: 1
Water Body View
Yes: 1
Water Body Type
Creek: 1
Water Body Access Type
Public Accessible: 1
Water Body Information
Water Body Access Distance: 1000
Water Body Access Distance Units: Feet
Room Types
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: Main
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: Upper
Bathroom 4: 1
Bathroom 4 Level: Upper
Living Room Level: Main
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
Bedroom 4: 1
Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
Bedroom 5: 1
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
Dining Room Level: Main
Eating Area: 1
Eating Area Level: Main
Family Room: 1
Family Room Level: Main
Foyer Area: 1
Foyer Area Level: Main
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: Main
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: Upper
Other: 1
Other Level: Main
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: Upper
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
Location Tax and Legal
County: Monroe
Street Number: 216
Street Name: Merwinsburg
Street Suffix: Road
City (Post Office): Effort
State: PA
Postal Code: 18330
Subdivision Name: None
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions: Trust
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; USDA Loan
Disclosures: Deed Restrictions; Easement; Act 515; Clean And Green Act 319
Possession: Negotiable; Seller Rent Back
Structure Type: House
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Current Use: Residential
Architectural Style: French Provincial
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Pantry; Eat-in Kitchen; Bar; Wet Bar; Granite Counters; Double Vanity; Jack and Jill Bath; Beamed Ceilings; Vaulted Ceiling(s); Crown Molding; Walk-In Closet(s); Open Floorplan; High Speed Internet; Built-in Features; Ceiling Fan(s); Guest Suite
Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning; See Remarks
Laundry Features: Upper Level; In Unit; Washer Hookup
Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Hardwood; Tile; Wood
Door Features: Barn Door(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Construction Materials: Asphalt; Concrete; Stone; Attic/Crawl Hatchway(s) Insulated; Batts Insulation
Basement: Full; Unfinished; Block
Foundation Details: Block; Slab
Attic Features: Floored; Walk Up; Storage
Roof: Asphalt; Shingle
Electric: 200+ Amp Service; Circuit Breakers
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Baseboard; Fireplace(s); Radiant; Wood Stove; Oil; Zoned
Appliances: Gas Cooktop; Gas Oven; Range; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Exhaust Fan; Range Hood; Disposal; Microwave; Washer; Dryer; Water Softener Owned
Other Equipment: Negotiable
Water Source: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic
Utilities: Phone Available; Cable Available; Propane Tank Owned
Exterior Features: Rain Gutters; Garden; Lighting; Private Yard; Storage
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Pool Features: In Ground; Diving Board; Pool Cover
Fencing: Back Yard; Front Yard; Partial Cross; Perimeter; Wire; Wood
Parking Features: Garage Faces Side; Heated Garage; Workshop in Garage; Garage Door Opener; On Site; Off Street; Driveway; Circular Driveway; Paved
Other Structures: Barn(s); Pole Barn(s); Shed(s); Storage; Workshop
Lot Features: Sloped; Back Yard; Front Yard; Cleared; Farm; Landscaped; Many Trees; Wooded; Paved
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Horse Amenities: Barn; Corral(s); Paddocks; Stable(s); Tack Room
View: Panoramic; Rural; Trees/Woods; Valley
Water Body View: Yes
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Access Type: Public Accessible
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Eating Area; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Bedroom 5; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bathroom 4; Family Room; Foyer Area; Laundry; Other
Room Information
Foyer Area
Level: Main
Length: 16.80
Length: 16.80
Width: 22.20
Width: 22.20
Remarks: Grand entry with curved staircase, wrought iron balusters, hardwood flooring, and architectural sightlines to great room.
Dining Room
Level: Main
Length: 15.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 18.00
Width: 18.00
Remarks: Formal dining space with panoramic windows, hardwood floors, and chandelier lighting ideal for entertaining.
Eating Area
Level: Main
Length: 11.60
Length: 11.60
Width: 20.70
Width: 20.70
Remarks: Sunlit breakfast nook with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and multiple window exposures overlooking acreage.
Kitchen
Level: Main
Length: 25.60
Length: 25.60
Width: 13.70
Width: 13.70
Remarks: Gourmet kitchen with Viking range, double ovens, granite counters, custom cabinetry, island seating, and radiant heated terra cotta floors.
Living Room
Level: Main
Length: 22.10
Length: 22.10
Width: 31.80
Width: 31.80
Remarks: Soaring two-story great room with timber trusses, porcelain flooring, arched windows, and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.
Family Room
Level: Main
Length: 21.70
Length: 21.70
Width: 16.10
Width: 16.10
Remarks: Rustic lounge with stone arch entry, custom log wet bar, and flexible entertaining space.
Bathroom 2
Level: Main
Length: 6.60
Length: 6.60
Width: 9.20
Width: 9.20
Remarks: Powder room with stone tile accents and custom wood trim.
Other
Level: Main
Length: 10.30
Length: 10.30
Width: 9.20
Width: 9.20
Remarks: Private office with custom wood paneling.
Primary Bedroom
Level: Upper
Length: 21.70
Length: 21.70
Width: 16.10
Width: 16.10
Remarks: Expansive primary suite with balcony access, panoramic views, vaulted ceiling, and generous closet space.
Primary Bathroom
Level: Upper
Length: 16.10
Length: 16.10
Width: 13.00
Width: 13.00
Remarks: Spa-style bath with soaking tub, tiled shower, dual vanities and radiant heated floors.
Bedroom 2
Level: Upper
Length: 15.00
Length: 15.00
Width: 15.00
Width: 15.00
Remarks: Well-proportioned bedroom with natural light and wooded views.
Bathroom 3
Level: Upper
Length: 16.00
Length: 16.00
Width: 5.70
Width: 5.70
Remarks: Full bath with tiled surround and neutral finishes.
Bedroom 3
Level: Upper
Length: 11.30
Length: 11.30
Width: 35.40
Width: 35.40
Remarks: Bright secondary bedroom with ample closet space and countryside views.
Laundry
Level: Upper
Length: 8.00
Length: 8.00
Width: 8.00
Width: 8.00
Remarks: Convenient upper-level laundry with window and storage shelving.
Bedroom 4
Level: Upper
Length: 15.80
Length: 15.80
Width: 11.40
Width: 11.40
Remarks: Additional bedroom with elevated ceiling and natural light.
Bathroom 4
Level: Upper
Length: 5.60
Length: 5.60
Width: 10.00
Width: 10.00
Remarks: Full bath with tub/shower combination and stone tile detailing.
Bedroom 5
Level: Upper
Length: 12.00
Length: 12.00
Width: 15.10
Width: 15.10
Remarks: Guest bedroom with peaceful rural views and classic wood trim.
Documents
Easements ›Listing Office: Serhant Pennsylvania LLC
Last Updated: May - 07 - 2026
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