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560 Forest Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071

New Listing
$475,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,100 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 43,560 Status: Active
Current Price: $475,000 List Date: 4/23/2026 Last Modified: 4/23/2026

Description

Contemporary home located in the highly desirable Little Gap Estates community, just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort. Situated on a private 1-acre wooded corner lot, this very unique property offers approximately 2,300 above grade square feet of living space and is well-suited for a primary residence, vacation home, or potential investment opportunity. The main level features a dramatic two-story great room with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace that serves as the focal point of the space. Adjacent to the great room is a separate family room enhanced by skylights, providing additional living space and a bright, open feel. The layout flows into the dining area and kitchen, creating a functional setup for both everyday living and entertaining. The second floor offers a primary bedroom suite complete with cathedral ceilings, creating a spacious and inviting retreat. In total, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The lower level adds significant additional living space, including a second family room featuring a wood stove and glass doors leading to the exterior, creating a warm and inviting space with direct outdoor access. An additional bedroom with a private full bathroom is also located on this level, ideal for guests or extended stay living. Outdoor features include a large wraparound deck, lower patio, and a peaceful wooded setting that offers both privacy and a true Pocono-style atmosphere. Located just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort for year-round recreation including skiing, hiking, and outdoor activities. Conveniently positioned near Route 248, Route 209, and the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), offering easy access to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. This property presents a great opportunity for a full-time residence, second home, or potential short-term rental (buyer to verify township regulations).

More Information MLS# PM-140625

Contract Information

Listing Service: Full Service Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence List Price: $475,000 Current Price: $475,000 Status: Active Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-23

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number: 7B-32-A98 Municipality: Lower Towamensing Township High School District: Palmerton Area Tax Subdivision Name: Little Gap Estates County Tax Amount: 1299.24 Municipal Tax Amount: 185.61 School Tax Amount: 4893.66 Tax Annual Amount: 6378.51 Tax Assessed Value: 74242 Tax Year: 2026 Tax Map Number: 7B-32-A98 Tax Book Number: 1840 Tax Page Number: 987 Deed Recording Date: 2010-05-11 Zoning Description: Residential

General Property Information

Rooms Total: 16 Bathrooms Half: 1 Above Grade Finished Area: 2300 Below Grade Finished Area: 752 Living Area: 3052 Living Area Source: Public Records Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0 Below Grade Unfinished Area: 48 Building Area Source: Public Records Stories: 2 Year Built Source: Public Records Fireplace YN: Yes Pool Private YN: No Garage YN: Yes Attached Garage YN: Yes Garage Spaces: 2 Carport YN: No Open Parking YN: Yes Open Parking Spaces: 6 Lot Size Acres: 1 Association YN: No Water Body Access YN: No List Price/SqFt: 153.23 Bedrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Total: 4 Bathrooms Full: 3 Building Area Total: 3100 Year Built: 1985

Currently Not Used

Furnished: Unfurnished

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks: Contemporary home located in the highly desirable Little Gap Estates community, just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort. Situated on a private 1-acre wooded corner lot, this very unique property offers approximately 2,300 above grade square feet of living space and is well-suited for a primary residence, vacation home, or potential investment opportunity. The main level features a dramatic two-story great room with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace that serves as the focal point of the space. Adjacent to the great room is a separate family room enhanced by skylights, providing additional living space and a bright, open feel. The layout flows into the dining area and kitchen, creating a functional setup for both everyday living and entertaining. The second floor offers a primary bedroom suite complete with cathedral ceilings, creating a spacious and inviting retreat. In total, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The lower level adds significant additional living space, including a second family room featuring a wood stove and glass doors leading to the exterior, creating a warm and inviting space with direct outdoor access. An additional bedroom with a private full bathroom is also located on this level, ideal for guests or extended stay living. Outdoor features include a large wraparound deck, lower patio, and a peaceful wooded setting that offers both privacy and a true Pocono-style atmosphere. Located just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort for year-round recreation including skiing, hiking, and outdoor activities. Conveniently positioned near Route 248, Route 209, and the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), offering easy access to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. This property presents a great opportunity for a full-time residence, second home, or potential short-term rental (buyer to verify township regulations).

Special Listing Conditions

Standard: 1

Listing Terms

Cash: 1 Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 USDA Loan: 1 VA Loan: 1

Possession

Close Of Escrow: 1

Structure Type

House: 1

Current Use

Residential: 1

Architectural Style

Contemporary: 1

Interior Features

High Ceilings: 1

Fireplace Features

Basement: 1 Family Room: 1 Living Room: 1 Free Standing: 1 Wood Burning: 1 Brick: 1

Laundry Features

In Basement: 1

Flooring

Carpet: 1 Hardwood: 1 Tile: 1

Construction Materials

Vinyl Siding: 1

Foundation Details

Concrete Perimeter: 1

Roof

Asbestos Shingle: 1 Shingle: 1

Cooling

Central Air: 1

Heating

Forced Air: 1 Heat Pump: 1

Appliances

Electric Range: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Microwave: 1 Washer: 1 Dryer: 1

Water Source

Well: 1

Sewer

On Site Septic: 1

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: 1 Deck: 1

Parking Features

Garage Faces Rear: 1 Off Street: 1 Driveway: 1

Lot Features

Corner Lot: 1 Wooded: 1

Road Surface Type

Paved: 1

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road: 1

Room Types

Living Room: 1 Bathroom 2: 1 Bathroom 2 Level: Main Bathroom 3: 1 Bathroom 3 Level: Basement Living Room Level: Main Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Basement Family Room: 1 Family Room Level: Main Foyer Area: 1 Foyer Area Level: Main Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: Main Office: 1 Office Level: Main Other: 1 Other Level: Second Primary Bathroom: 1 Primary Bathroom Level: Second Primary Bedroom: 1 Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Location Tax and Legal

County: Carbon Street Number: 560 Street Name: Forest Street Suffix: Drive City (Post Office): Palmerton State: PA Postal Code: 18071 Subdivision Name: Little Gap Estates

Property Features

Special Listing Conditions: Standard Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow Structure Type: House Current Use: Residential Architectural Style: Contemporary Interior Features: High Ceilings Fireplace Features: Basement; Family Room; Living Room; Free Standing; Wood Burning; Brick Laundry Features: In Basement Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood; Tile Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter Roof: Asbestos Shingle; Shingle Cooling: Central Air Heating: Forced Air; Heat Pump Appliances: Electric Range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Microwave; Washer; Dryer Water Source: Well Sewer: On Site Septic Patio And Porch Features: Patio; Deck Parking Features: Garage Faces Rear; Off Street; Driveway Lot Features: Corner Lot; Wooded Road Surface Type: Paved Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Room Types: Living Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Family Room; Office; Foyer Area; Other

Room Information

Foyer Area Level: Main Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 6.00 Width: 6.00 Living Room Level: Main Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Kitchen Level: Main Length: 22.00 Length: 22.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Family Room Level: Main Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Bathroom 2 Level: Main Length: 8.00 Length: 8.00 Width: 3.00 Width: 3.00 Office Level: Main Length: 10.00 Length: 10.00 Width: 8.00 Width: 8.00 Primary Bedroom Level: Second Length: 18.00 Length: 18.00 Width: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Primary Bathroom Level: Second Length: 14.00 Length: 14.00 Width: 5.00 Width: 5.00 Bedroom 2 Level: Second Length: 20.00 Length: 20.00 Width: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Other Level: Second Length: 11.00 Length: 11.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Remarks: Loft Bedroom 3 Level: Second Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Other Level: Second Length: 12.00 Length: 12.00 Width: 3.00 Width: 3.00 Remarks: Loft Bathroom 2 Level: Second Length: 9.00 Length: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Family Room Level: Basement Length: 19.00 Length: 19.00 Width: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Bedroom 4 Level: Basement Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Bathroom 3 Level: Basement Length: 13.00 Length: 13.00 Width: 5.00 Width: 5.00
Listing Office: Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton
Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
560 Forest Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071- MLS# PM-140625
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