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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
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Last Updated: March - 27 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.