281 Bear Creek Lake Drive, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
New Listing
$989,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
3
Baths:
3
Square Footage:
4,928
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
21,780
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$989,000
List Date:
3/27/2026
Last Modified:
3/27/2026
Description
The ULTIMATE Trifecta! 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, and a 3-Car Garage in a stunning Lakefront HOME. As you enter into the home you will be drawn to the living room that features a cozy propane fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookshelves, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Ample natural light pours in through lakefront-facing windows, filling the space with brightness and showcasing beautiful views. The custom kitchen showcases a charming breakfast nook with a window seat and built-in storage, perfectly positioned to take in peaceful lake views. Thoughtfully designed, it features custom cabinetry, a built-in wine rack, quartz countertops, a sleek tile backsplash, and a spacious kitchen island ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Formal dining room is located just off the kitchen provide a space for entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring elegant double-door entry, private access to the rear deck, and a spacious en suite bath complete with dual vanity sinks, a Jacuzzi tub with a window overlooking the lake, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, each with charming custom window seats are complemented by two additional full bathrooms, offering comfort and flexibility for guests. Just off the inviting foyer you'll find a flexible space ideal for a home office, study, or quiet retreat. A spacious laundry and mudroom, conveniently located just off the garage, is thoughtfully designed with a utility sink and ample cabinetry offering both functionality and organized storage. Enjoy the endless breathtaking SUNSETS on the gazebo or from the low maintenance composite deck. Finished basement adds extra living space; unfinished area offers storage and walk-out to rear yard. Live the LAKE LIFE You've Always Dreamed Of in your LAKEFRONT escape in the amenity filled, well sought-after Bear Creek Lakes community! Minutes to Historical Downtown Jim Thorpe, hiking, biking, skiing, etc. Call today!
More Information MLS# PM-139819
Contract Information
Property Attached YN: No
Listing Service: Full Service
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $989,000
Current Price: $989,000
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-03-25
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 51A-51-G11LD
Municipality: Penn Forest Township
High School District: Jim Thorpe Area
Tax Subdivision Name: Bear Creek Lakes
County Tax Amount: 2742.25
Municipal Tax Amount: 0
School Tax Amount: 7418.18
Tax Annual Amount: 10160.43
Tax Assessed Value: 156700
Tax Year: 2026
Tax Map Number: 51A-51-G11LD
Tax Book Number: 1052
Tax Page Number: 780
Deed Recording Date: 2002-09-11
Additional Parcels YN: No
Zoning: R2
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 10
Bathrooms Half: 0
Above Grade Finished Area: 2095
Below Grade Finished Area: 738
Living Area: 2833
Living Area Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 1181
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 1
Year Built Source: Estimated
Fireplace YN: Yes
Basement YN: Yes
Pool Private YN: No
Garage YN: Yes
Attached Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 3
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: Yes
Open Parking Spaces: 6
Parking Total: 9
Lot Size Acres: 0.5
Association YN: Yes
Association Fee: 1305
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Senior Community YN: No
Sign On Property YN: Yes
Water Body Access YN: Yes
Water Body Restrictions YN: Yes
Capital Improvement Fee: 1024
List Price/SqFt: 200.69
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Full: 3
Building Area Total: 4928
Year Built: 2005
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Unfurnished
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: The ULTIMATE Trifecta! 3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, and a 3-Car Garage in a stunning Lakefront HOME. As you enter into the home you will be drawn to the living room that features a cozy propane fireplace flanked by custom built-in bookshelves, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Ample natural light pours in through lakefront-facing windows, filling the space with brightness and showcasing beautiful views. The custom kitchen showcases a charming breakfast nook with a window seat and built-in storage, perfectly positioned to take in peaceful lake views. Thoughtfully designed, it features custom cabinetry, a built-in wine rack, quartz countertops, a sleek tile backsplash, and a spacious kitchen island ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Formal dining room is located just off the kitchen provide a space for entertaining. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring elegant double-door entry, private access to the rear deck, and a spacious en suite bath complete with dual vanity sinks, a Jacuzzi tub with a window overlooking the lake, a separate shower, and a walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms, each with charming custom window seats are complemented by two additional full bathrooms, offering comfort and flexibility for guests. Just off the inviting foyer you'll find a flexible space ideal for a home office, study, or quiet retreat. A spacious laundry and mudroom, conveniently located just off the garage, is thoughtfully designed with a utility sink and ample cabinetry offering both functionality and organized storage. Enjoy the endless breathtaking SUNSETS on the gazebo or from the low maintenance composite deck. Finished basement adds extra living space; unfinished area offers storage and walk-out to rear yard. Live the LAKE LIFE You've Always Dreamed Of in your LAKEFRONT escape in the amenity filled, well sought-after Bear Creek Lakes community! Minutes to Historical Downtown Jim Thorpe, hiking, biking, skiing, etc. Call today!
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Disclosures
Resale Certificate: 1
Deed Restrictions: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Architectural Style
Contemporary: 1
Ranch: 1
Interior Features
Breakfast Nook: 1
Eat-in Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Stone Counters: 1
Double Vanity: 1
Soaking Tub: 1
Crown Molding: 1
Walk-In Closet(s): 1
Open Floorplan: 1
Recessed Lighting: 1
Fireplace Features
Living Room: 1
Gas: 1
Propane: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Flooring
Carpet: 1
Laminate: 1
Tile: 1
Vinyl: 1
Construction Materials
Stone Veneer: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Partially Finished: 1
Sump Hole: 1
Sump Pump: 1
Attic Features
Partially Floored: 1
Roof
Asphalt: 1
Fiberglass: 1
Electric
200+ Amp Service: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Heating
Baseboard: 1
Forced Air: 1
Electric: 1
Propane: 1
Appliances
Cooktop: 1
Electric Cooktop: 1
Electric Oven: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Microwave: 1
Washer: 1
Dryer: 1
Water Source
Well: 1
Sewer
On Site Septic: 1
Utilities
Phone Connected: 1
Cable Available: 1
Propane Tank Owned: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Deck: 1
Parking Features
Garage Door Opener: 1
Covered Spaces: 3
Off Street: 1
Driveway: 1
Asphalt: 1
Paved: 1
Other Structures
Gazebo: 1
Lot Features
Back Yard: 1
Front Yard: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Road Responsibility
Private Maintained Road: 1
Water Body View
Yes: 1
Water Body Type
Lake: 1
Water Body Access Type
Association: 1
Association Amenities
Security: 1
Clubhouse: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
ATVs Allowed: 1
Golf Carts Allowed: 1
Outdoor Pool: 1
Trail(s): 1
Tennis Court(s): 1
Pickleball: 1
Basketball Court: 1
Shuffleboard Court: 1
Association Fee Includes
Security: 1
Maintenance Road: 1
Room Types
Living Room: 1
Bathroom 2: 1
Bathroom 2 Level: First
Bathroom 3: 1
Bathroom 3 Level: First
Living Room Level: First
Dining Room: 1
Bedroom 2: 1
Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3: 1
Bedroom 3 Level: First
Dining Room Level: First
Eating Area: 1
Eating Area Level: First
Foyer Area: 1
Foyer Area Level: First
Game Room: 1
Game Room Level: First
Kitchen: 1
Kitchen Level: First
Laundry: 1
Laundry Level: First
Office: 1
Office Level: First
Other: 1
Other Level: First
Primary Bathroom: 1
Primary Bathroom Level: First
Primary Bedroom: 1
Primary Bedroom Level: First
Location Tax and Legal
County: Carbon
Street Number: 281
Street Name: Bear Creek Lake
Street Suffix: Drive
City (Post Office): Jim Thorpe
State: PA
Postal Code: 18229
Subdivision Name: Bear Creek Lakes
Property Features
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional
Disclosures: Resale Certificate; Deed Restrictions
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Structure Type: House
Current Use: Residential
Architectural Style: Contemporary; Ranch
Interior Features: Breakfast Nook; Eat-in Kitchen; Kitchen Island; Stone Counters; Double Vanity; Soaking Tub; Crown Molding; Walk-In Closet(s); Open Floorplan; Recessed Lighting
Fireplace Features: Living Room; Gas; Propane
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl
Construction Materials: Stone Veneer; Vinyl Siding
Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access; Partially Finished; Sump Hole; Sump Pump
Attic Features: Partially Floored
Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air
Heating: Baseboard; Forced Air; Electric; Propane
Appliances: Cooktop; Electric Cooktop; Electric Oven; Dishwasher; Microwave; Washer; Dryer
Water Source: Well
Sewer: On Site Septic
Utilities: Phone Connected; Cable Available; Propane Tank Owned
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener; Off Street; Driveway; Asphalt; Paved
Other Structures: Gazebo
Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: Private Maintained Road
Water Body View: Yes
Water Body Type: Lake
Water Body Access Type: Association
Association Amenities: Security; Clubhouse; Picnic Area; Playground; ATVs Allowed; Golf Carts Allowed; Outdoor Pool; Trail(s); Tennis Court(s); Pickleball; Basketball Court; Shuffleboard Court
Association Fee Includes: Security; Maintenance Road
Room Types: Living Room; Dining Room; Kitchen; Eating Area; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Office; Game Room; Foyer Area; Laundry; Other
Room Information
Living Room
Level: First
Length: 12.80
Length: 12.80
Width: 17.10
Width: 17.10
Foyer Area
Level: First
Length: 10.20
Length: 10.20
Width: 11.70
Width: 11.70
Eating Area
Level: First
Length: 9.20
Length: 9.20
Width: 17.10
Width: 17.10
Remarks: Breakfast Nook
Kitchen
Level: First
Length: 9.70
Length: 9.70
Width: 14.00
Width: 14.00
Remarks: Kitchen Island
Dining Room
Level: First
Length: 11.80
Length: 11.80
Width: 13.90
Width: 13.90
Bathroom 2
Level: First
Length: 5.00
Length: 5.00
Width: 13.30
Width: 13.30
Remarks: Full Bathroom
Office
Level: First
Length: 13.90
Length: 13.90
Width: 11.10
Width: 11.10
Remarks: Office/Study/Den
Laundry
Level: First
Length: 8.50
Length: 8.50
Width: 11.10
Width: 11.10
Remarks: Laundry/Mud Room
Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Length: 12.00
Length: 12.00
Width: 16.10
Width: 16.10
Primary Bathroom
Level: First
Length: 12.10
Length: 12.10
Width: 9.70
Width: 9.70
Remarks: Additional 4.10X7.7 toilet section
Bathroom 3
Level: First
Length: 10.80
Length: 10.80
Width: 11.70
Width: 11.70
Remarks: Two sections of bathroom
Bedroom 2
Level: First
Length: 12.80
Length: 12.80
Width: 11.40
Width: 11.40
Bedroom 3
Level: First
Length: 15.90
Length: 15.90
Width: 9.80
Width: 9.80
Game Room
Level: First
Length: 22.00
Length: 22.00
Width: 39.70
Width: 39.70
Remarks: Finished area below grade
Other
Level: First
Length: 37.00
Length: 37.00
Width: 36.80
Width: 36.80
Remarks: Unfinished area with walk out door to yard
Listing Office:
Mountain Vista Real Estate, LLC
Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.