216 Merwinsburg Rd

Effort, PA 18330

$1,695,000
Price
5
Beds
6,400 Sq. Ft.
$265 / Sq. Ft.
6,400
Sq. Ft.
$265
per Sq. Ft.
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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...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. A separate commercially zoned parcel adds flexibility. This is a privately positioned estate where land, water, architecture, and long-term ownership align.
  1. Listed by Danielle M. Seip • Serhant Pennsylvania LLC
    P: (610)-510-8064 C: (610)-577-5259 dseip@serhant.com
  2. Listed by Sam Del Rosario • Serhant Pennsylvania LLC
    P: (610)-762-6631 C: (610)-762-6631 sam@samdelrosariogroup.com

Property Details for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Tax ID Number
02-623900-55-9239
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Craftsman, French
Levels/Stories
2
Furnished
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/11/2026 03:27 PM

Property Details for 216 Merwinsburg Road

StatusActive
MLS #771467
Days on Market43
Taxes$25,918 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built2002
Lot Size72.00 AC / 3,136,320 SF
CountyMonroe County
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Stories2Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size72.00 AC / 3,136,320 SF

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Property Information for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Location
Location
  • Transportation: Airport less than 10 miles, Commuter Lots less than 5 miles
  • School District Name: PLEASANT VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397155
  • Elementary School: PLEASANT VALLEY (MONROE PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: PLEASANT VALLEY MIDDLE (MONROE PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH (MONROE PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: MONROE
  • MLS Area: Chestnuthill Twp (13502)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Pohopocco Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
  • Docks Count: 0
  • Mean Low Water Feet: .00
  • Distance To Body Of Water: 500.00
  • Distance To Body Of Water Units: Feet
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $846,340
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $4,636
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $768,640
  • City Town Tax: $2,048
  • Land Assessed Value: $77,700
  • Clean Green Assessed: Yes
  • Municipal Trash: Yes
  • Land Use Code: 500
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: RR & GC
  • Zoning Dscrp: 2 parcels are included: 71.53 acres & .62 acres large parcel = rural residential zoning small parcel - general commercial zoning
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • School Tax: $21,680
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Office, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 15.10
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Walk-In Closet(s), Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Primary Bedroom - Sitting Area, Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Guest bedroom with peaceful rural views and classic wood trim.
Room 2
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 5.60 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: Full bath with tub/shower combination and stone tile detailing.
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.80 x 11.40
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Additional bedroom with elevated ceiling and natural light.
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Convenient upper-level laundry with window and storage shelving.
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.30 x 35.40
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Bright secondary bedroom with ample closet space and countryside views.
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 5.70
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: Full bath with tiled surround and neutral finishes.
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Room Description: Well-proportioned bedroom with natural light and wooded views.
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.10 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Flooring - Tile/Brick
  • Room Description: Spa-style bath with soaking tub, tiled shower, dual vanities and radiant heated floors.
Room 9
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21.70 x 16.10
  • Room Description: Expansive primary suite with balcony access, panoramic views, vaulted ceiling, and generous closet space.
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10.30 x 9.20
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
  • Room Description: Private office with custom wood paneling.
Room 11
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6.60 x 9.20
  • Room Description: Powder room with stone tile accents and custom wood trim.
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21.70 x 16.10
  • Room Description: Rustic lounge with stone arch entry, custom log wet bar, and flexible entertaining space.
Room 13
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Width: 32.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 22.10 x 31.80
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Other
  • Room Description: Soaring two-story great room with timber trusses, porcelain flooring, arched windows, and floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace.
Room 14
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 25.60 x 13.70
  • Room Features: Breakfast Nook, Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room, Built-Ins, Flooring - Tile/Brick, Island
  • Room Description: Gourmet kitchen with Viking range, double ovens, granite counters, custom cabinetry, island seating, and radiant heated terra cotta floors.
Room 15
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.60 x 20.70
  • Room Description: Sunlit breakfast nook with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, and multiple window exposures overlooking acreage.
Room 16
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00
  • Room Features: Dining Area
  • Room Description: Formal dining space with panoramic windows, hardwood floors, and chandelier lighting ideal for entertaining.
Room 17
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.80 x 22.20
  • Room Description: Grand entry with curved staircase, wrought iron balusters, hardwood flooring, and architectural sightlines to great room.
Building Info
Building Info
  • Building Level Count: 2
  • Total Finished SQFT: 6,400.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 7,900.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Stone
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8045/7125/4774/804571254774_512_384_WM_zBzp5ErdM1y5pYto.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, High, Vaulted Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Concrete, Carpet, Fully Carpeted, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Other
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Level, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Stream/Creek, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Vegetation Planting, Other
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Wood, Chain Link
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 6744683
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Spiral Staircase, Walk-in Closet(s), Wet/Dry Bar, Wood Floors, Other
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Community Docks Count: 0
  • Horse: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Paddock, Stable(s)
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Broadband, Cable, Satellite, Fixed Wireless
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Lehigh Valley Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.samdelrosariogroup.com

Property History for 216 Merwinsburg Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 10, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

—
Mar 22, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

—
Feb 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

$1,695,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/10/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

—
03/22/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

—
02/26/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PAMR2006138

$1,695,000

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Public Records for 216 Merwinsburg Road

Taxable ValueLand$147,230Additions$768,640Total$915,870
Tax Record2025$6,887 ($574 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Total Finished SqFt6,628 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,628 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,115,847 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002ZoningRRCountyMONROEAPN02.13.1.30Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 216 Merwinsburg Road

This home is within Pleasant Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pleasant Valley El School
Public - K to 2
Pleasant Valley Intrmd School
Public - 3 to 5
Pleasant Valley Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Pleasant Valley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Valley El School
PublicK to 2

Pleasant Valley Intrmd School
Public3 to 5

Pleasant Valley Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pleasant Valley High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 216 Merwinsburg Road, Effort, PA 18330

216 Merwinsburg Road is a single family home for sale in Effort, PA 18330. This property was listed for sale on February 26, 2026 by Serhant Pennsylvania LLC, it's currently listed at $1,695,000. It has been on the market for a total of 43 days and was last sold on November 8, 2013. This listing's school district is Pleasant Valley School District. Nearby schools include Pleasant Valley El School, Pleasant Valley Intrmd School and Pleasant Valley Middle School. 216 Merwinsburg Road is a 5-bed, 4-bath, 6,400 sqft single family home built in 2002.

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