Description
Welcome to the picturesque countryside of eastern PA. On the surface you'll find a rare chance to own a beautifully crafted home on a river, but dig a bit deeper and you'll come to find a profound amount of opportunity, so let's dive in! This property has been meticulously upgraded with a no-expense-spared approach to ensure unparalleled protection from moisture & flooding allowing it to coexist seamlessly with its riverfront setting and adjacent pond. The front yard has been re-engineered to direct...Welcome to the picturesque countryside of eastern PA. On the surface you'll find a rare chance to own a beautifully crafted home on a river, but dig a bit deeper and you'll come to find a profound amount of opportunity, so let's dive in! This property has been meticulously upgraded with a no-expense-spared approach to ensure unparalleled protection from moisture & flooding allowing it to coexist seamlessly with its riverfront setting and adjacent pond. The front yard has been re-engineered to direct rainwater safely away and the residence itself is elevated approximately two feet above the surrounding landscape. The home is divided from the river by a double-sided steel reinforced concrete barrier spanning 100ft by 7ft wide with an in-ground depth exceeding the bottom of the river by several feet ensuring the final word against moisture penetration. The meticulously designed bridge offers a graceful approach to the home's entrance, while concrete shoulders maintain uninterrupted water flow beneath. The property features 14+ Acres in the Rural Agricultural Zoning district of Drums PA between 3 separate parcels with separate access points. There's a variety of ways the parcels can be utilized either together or separately. Lot-1 & 2 for example add up to just over 10 acres (Act 319 candidate) while lot-3 is 3.79 acres with separate access from a different road altogether. This could potentially accommodate separate proprietorships between parcels or separate residences altogether.
- Listed by Adam Sawah • Brokerage DRE #RB068097 • VRA RealtyP: (570)-269-5920 Adamasawah@gmail.com
- Listed by Alex V Camaerei • Brokerage DRE #RB068097 • VRA RealtyP: (570)-350-2582 C: (570)-350-2582 alex.camaerei@vralliance.com
Property Details for 447 St Johns Road
Zoning Description
Agricultural
ZoningAgricultural
Senior CommunityNo
Subdivision NameNone
LISTING UPDATED: 01/19/2026 10:38 AM
Property Details for 447 St Johns Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PM-138348 |
| Days on Market | 5 |
| Taxes | $3,500 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence / Detached |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 14.00 AC / 609,840 SF |
| County | Luzerne County |
Location
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Building Information for 447 St Johns Road
Stories1Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size14.00 AC / 609,840 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,552 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,261
Property Taxes
$292
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 447 St Johns Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: RT.93 TO ST. JOHN'S RD. TAKE ST. JOHN'S TO PROPERTY. LOOK FOR C21 GOLD POST SIGN. PROPERTY HAS CHAIN GATE. PLEASE DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT AGENT. THERE ARE CAMERAS, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE
- MLS Area Major: 497 - Butler Township
- County Or Parish: Luzerne
- Latitude: 41.02719
- Longitude: -76.036472
- General Property Information : Water Body Access: Yes
- Water Body View : Yes: Yes
- Water Body Type : Creek: Yes
- Water Body Type : Pond: Yes
- Water Body Features : Fishing: Yes
- Water Body Access Type : Owned: Yes
Taxes and HOA
- Association Fee: $.00
- Association: No
- Tax Map Number: 06-Q6-00A-006
- Tax Legal Description: 6-605-D1-4-R1-2 447 St Johns Rd
- Tax Book Number: 3021
- Tax Block: A
- Parcel Number: 06-Q6 -00A-006-000
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,500.27
- General Property Information : Association: No
Parking
- Attached Garage: No
- Carport: No
- Garage Spaces: 3.0
- Garage: Yes
- Open Parking: No
- General Property Information : Garage: Yes
- General Property Information : Attached Garage: No
- General Property Information : Garage Spaces: 3.0
- General Property Information : Carport: No
- General Property Information : Open Parking: No
- Parking Features : On Site: Yes
- Parking Features : Off Street: Yes
- Parking Features : Guest: Yes
- Parking Features : Private: Yes
- Parking Features : Driveway: Yes
- Parking Features : Gravel: Yes
- Parking Features : Unpaved: Yes
School Information
- District High School: Hazleton Area
- Elementary School: Drums Elementary Middle School
- Elementary School District: Hazleton
- High School: Hazleton Area High School
- Middle Or Junior School District: Hazleton
Property
Lot Information
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1842.0
- Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Acres: 14.0
- Living Area: 1842.0
- Living Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1842.0
- Lot Size Area: 14.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 609840.0
- General Property Information : Above Grade Finished Area: 1842.0
- General Property Information : Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
- General Property Information : Living Area: 1842.0
- General Property Information : Living Area Source: Public Records
- General Property Information : Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
- General Property Information : Below Grade Unfinished Area: 0.0
- General Property Information : Building Area Source: Public Records
- General Property Information : Lot Size Acres: 14.0
- Structure Type : House: Yes
- Architectural Style : Rustic: Yes
- Construction Materials : Stone: Yes
- Construction Materials : Vinyl Siding: Yes
- Construction Materials : Wood Siding: Yes
- Construction Materials : Frame: Yes
- Lot Features : Irregular Lot: Yes
- Lot Features : Level: Yes
- Lot Features : Sloped: Yes
- Lot Features : Back Yard: Yes
- Lot Features : Front Yard: Yes
- Lot Features : Cleared: Yes
- Lot Features : Garden: Yes
- Lot Features : Landscaped: Yes
- Lot Features : Many Trees: Yes
- Lot Features : Wooded: Yes
- Road Frontage Type : State Road: Yes
- Road Surface Type : Paved: Yes
- Road Surface Type : Asphalt: Yes
- Road Responsibility : Public Maintained Road: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Possession : Close Of Escrow: Yes
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Year Built Details: Unknown
- Owner Name: Gjoka Arben
- Floor Plans Count: 0
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 1978
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Contract Information : Owner Name: Gjoka Arben
- General Property Information : Year Built Source: Estimated
- Current Use : Agricultural: Yes
- Current Use : Residential: Yes
Utilities
- Electric: Yes
- Electric : 220 Volts: Yes
- Electric : Circuit Breakers: Yes
- Water Source : Well: Yes
- Sewer : On Site Septic: Yes
- Sewer : Septic Tank: Yes
- Utilities : Phone Available: Yes
- Utilities : Cable Available: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Stories Total: 1
- Stories: 1
- Pool Private: No
- General Property Information : Pool Private: No
- Other Structures : Shed(s): Yes
- Other Structures : Storage: Yes
- Roof : Asphalt: Yes
- Roof : Shingle: Yes
- Security Features : Carbon Monoxide Detector(s): Yes
- Security Features : Smoke Detector(s): Yes
- Exterior Features : Rain Gutters: Yes
- Exterior Features : Fire Pit: Yes
- Exterior Features : Garden: Yes
- Exterior Features : Lighting: Yes
- Exterior Features : Private Entrance: Yes
- Exterior Features : Private Yard: Yes
- Exterior Features : Storage: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features : Porch: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features : Rear Porch: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features : Deck: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features : Enclosed: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features : Glass Enclosed: Yes
Interior Features
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplaces Total: 1
- Rooms Total: 7
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
- Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- General Property Information : Rooms Total: 7.0
- General Property Information : Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- General Property Information : Stories: 1.0
- General Property Information : Fireplace: Yes
- Interior Features : Pantry: Yes
- Interior Features : Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
- Interior Features : Laminate Counters: Yes
- Interior Features : Soaking Tub: Yes
- Interior Features : Beamed Ceilings: Yes
- Interior Features : Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
- Interior Features : Chandelier: Yes
- Interior Features : Recessed Lighting: Yes
- Interior Features : High Speed Internet: Yes
- Interior Features : Built-in Features: Yes
- Interior Features : Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
- Interior Features : Natural Woodwork: Yes
- Interior Features : Storage: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Fireplaces Total: 1
- Fireplace Features : Living Room: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Free Standing: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Wood Burning: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Masonry: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Stone: Yes
- Fireplace Features : Stove Flue: Yes
- Laundry Features : Main Level: Yes
- Laundry Features : In Unit: Yes
- Laundry Features : Inside: Yes
- Laundry Features : Electric Dryer Hookup: Yes
- Laundry Features : Washer Hookup: Yes
- Flooring : Carpet: Yes
- Flooring : Combination: Yes
- Flooring : Hardwood: Yes
- Door Features : Sliding Doors: Yes
- Window Features : Skylight(s): Yes
- Window Features : Wood Frames: Yes
- Window Features : Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Window Features : Insulated Windows: Yes
- Window Features : Blinds: Yes
- Window Features : Window Coverings: Yes
- Basement : Crawl Space: Yes
- Foundation Details : Stone: Yes
- Cooling : Ceiling Fan(s): Yes
- Heating : Baseboard: Yes
- Heating : Fireplace(s): Yes
- Heating : Electric: Yes
- Heating : Wood: Yes
- Appliances : Electric Oven: Yes
- Appliances : Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances : Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances : Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances : Exhaust Fan: Yes
- Appliances : Washer: Yes
- Appliances : Dryer: Yes
- Other Equipment : None: Yes
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
- Furnished: Unfurnished
Rental
Rental Information
- Occupant Type: Owner
- Contract Information : Occupant Type: Owner
Property History for 447 St Johns Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #770674 | $669,000 | — |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Listed (Active) PMAR #PM-138348 | $669,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476672070 | $350,000 | +22.8% / yr |
| Sep 1, 2019 | Expired GLVRMLS #612057 | $315,000 | — |
| May 24, 2019 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #612057 | $315,000 | — |
| Aug 15, 2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #595566441 | $15,500 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/16/2026 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #770674 | $669,000 |
| 01/16/2026 | Listed (Active) PMAR #PM-138348 | $669,000 |
| 10/22/2021 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1476672070 | $350,000 +22.8% / yr |
| 09/01/2019 | Expired GLVRMLS #612057 | $315,000 |
| 05/24/2019 | Listed (Active) GLVRMLS #612057 | $315,000 |
| 08/15/2006 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #595566441 | $15,500 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 447 St Johns Road
Taxable ValueLand$50,000Additions-Total$50,000
Tax Record2024$993 ($83 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size118,048 SqFtStyleResidentialCountyLUZERNEAPN06-Q7-00A-26A
Schools near 447 St Johns Road
This home is within Hazleton Area School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | PK to 2 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Drums El/Middle School PublicK to 8 | ||
Hazleton Area High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Valley El/Middle School PublicK to 8 | ||
Hazle Township Early Learning Center PublicPK to 2 |
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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