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306 Merwinsburg Road, Effort, PA 18330 (MLS# PM-138594)

306 Merwinsburg Road, Effort, PA 18330

$2,200,000
Property Type: Commercial Sale Square Footage: 10,546 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 921,730 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,200,000 List Date: 1/31/2026 Last Modified: 2/02/2026

Overview

Description

15-Unit Income Property | Expansion Potential | Former Motel Conversion Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a 15-unit income-producing property formerly known as Harvest Moon, offering exceptional upside and flexible future use. Originally built and operated as a motel, this unique property presents the ability to continue long-term rentals, convert to short-term rentals, or reposition as a boutique motel or mixed-use hospitality asset, subject to zoning and approvals. Currently operating with long-term tenants in place, providing immediate income with room for rent growth. Approximately 75% of the units have been recently remodeled, while the largest building remains ready for renovation, offering substantial potential to increase unit count and overall cash flow. The property features beautifully manicured grounds surrounding a serene, beautiful pond, creating a peaceful setting that enhances guest and tenant appeal. Plenty of parking for all units. Centrally located in the heart ...

Listing Details MLS# PM-138594

General Property Information

Above Grade Finished Area
10546
Building Area Total
10546
Building Area Source
Public Records
Stories
2
Number Of Buildings
9
Year Built
1902
Year Built Source
Public Records
Green Features YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Power Production/Storage YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Attached Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Carport YN
No
Open Parking YN
Yes
Open Parking Spaces
30
Lot Size Acres
21.16
Lot Dimensions Source
Assessor
Water Body Access YN
Yes
Water Body Restrictions YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Sign On Property YN
Yes
List Price/SqFt
208.61

Property Features

Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; Owner May Carry Owner Pays: Water; Sewer; Insurance; Taxes; Common Area Maintenance; Exterior Maintenance; HVAC Maintenance; Roof Maintenance; Repairs; Management; Grounds Care; Snow Removal Tenant Pays: Electricity; Telephone; Cable TV Income Includes: Rent Only Financial Data Source: Owner Disclosures: Clean And Green Act 319 Possession: Close Of Escrow Structure Type: Hotel/Motel; Mixed Use; Other Current Use: Agricultural; Commercial; Investment Possible Use: Recreational; Residential; Investment; See Remarks Business Type: Hotel/Motel; Commercial; Rental; Residential Flooring: Carpet; Laminate; Tile; Vinyl Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding; Vinyl Siding Basement: Exterior Entry; Walk-Out Access; Unfinished Roof: Asphalt; Fiberglass; Shingle Cooling: None Heating: Baseboard; Electric Water Heater: Electric Water Source: Well Sewer: Septic Tank; Perc Test On File Exterior Features: Covered Courtyard; Lighting Parking Features: Garage Faces Side; Attached Carport; Assigned; Parking Lot; Off Street; Driveway; Shared Driveway; Paved Lot Features: Level; Sloped; Agricultural; Cleared; Wooded; Paved Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Surface Type: Paved Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Water Body View: Yes Water Body Type: Lake; Pond Water Body Access Type: Owned

Contract Information

Property Sub Type
Agriculture
Property Attached YN
No
Rent Control YN
No
Listing Contract Date
2026-01-31
Listing Service
Full Service
Lease Considered YN
No
Subsurface Rights YN
No

Location Tax and Legal

County
Monroe
Street Number
306
Street Name
Merwinsburg
Street Suffix
Road
City (Post Office)
Effort
State
PA
Postal Code
18330
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
15-Unit Income Property | Expansion Potential | Former Motel Conversion Opportunity Rare opportunity to acquire a 15-unit income-producing property formerly known as Harvest Moon, offering exceptional upside and flexible future use. Originally built and operated as a motel, this unique property presents the ability to continue long-term rentals, convert to short-term rentals, or reposition as a boutique motel or mixed-use hospitality asset, subject to zoning and approvals. Currently operating with long-term tenants in place, providing immediate income with room for rent growth. Approximately 75% of the units have been recently remodeled, while the largest building remains ready for renovation, offering substantial potential to increase unit count and overall cash flow. The property features beautifully manicured grounds surrounding a serene, beautiful pond, creating a peaceful setting that enhances guest and tenant appeal. Plenty of parking for all units. Centrally located in the heart of the Poconos, with convenient access to Lake Harmony, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Camelback, Kalahari, Great Wolf Lodge, Aquatopia, Pocono Raceway, Pocono Premium Outlets, Mount Airy Casino, and Beltzville Lake, making it ideal for both long-term and short-term demand. Zoning General Commercial (GC) uses. Zoning use table is available in the Documents section or contact the listing agent for the full PDF and permitted use details. First time offered for sale. A rare asset with multiple paths to value creation, perfect for investors, developers, or hospitality operators seeking a flexible, scalable opportunity in a high-demand Pocono location. Showings by appointment only. Proof of Funds or Mortgage Pre-Approval required prior to scheduling showing. Initial showing will include four representative units showcasing the variety of layouts: cabin, traditional apartment, studio, and a vacant home ready for conversion. Review or Call today to discuss details and schedule a private showing!

Unit Details

Number Of Units Leased
14

More Information

Income and Expenses

Gross Scheduled Income
223380
Net Operating Income
176100
Total Actual Rent
15930
Annual Total Expense
47280
Insurance Expense
10256
Gardener Expense
3780
Other Expense
950

Meter Information

Number Of Separate Electric Meters
13

Location, Tax, and Legal

Parcel Number
02.13.1.31
Municipality
Chestnuthill Township
High School District
Pleasant Valley
County Tax Amount
3137.62
Municipal Tax Amount
1386.27
School Tax Amount
13550.63
Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount
288.48
Tax Annual Amount
19486.07
Tax Assessed Value
539840
Tax Year
2025
Tax Map Number
02623900359852
Tax Lot
Yes
Tax Book Number
2668
Tax Page Number
4761
Deed Recording Date
2025-04-21
Tax Legal Description
Lot 1
Additional Parcels YN
No
Zoning
GC
Zoning Description
Commercial
FEMA Zone
X
Common Interest
None
Land Lease YN
No

Currently Not Used

Number Of Units Total
15

Business Type

Hotel/Motel
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Rental
Yes
Residential
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
Owner May Carry
Yes

Owner Pays

Water
Yes
Sewer
Yes
Insurance
Yes
Taxes
Yes
Common Area Maintenance
Yes
Exterior Maintenance
Yes
HVAC Maintenance
Yes
Roof Maintenance
Yes
Repairs
Yes
Management
Yes
Grounds Care
Yes
Snow Removal
Yes

Tenant Pays

Electricity
Yes
Telephone
Yes
Cable TV
Yes

Disclosures

Clean And Green Act 319
Yes

Income Includes

Rent Only
Yes

Financial Data Source

Owner
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Structure Type

Hotel/Motel
Yes
Mixed Use
Yes
Other
Yes

Current Use

Agricultural
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Investment
Yes

Possible Use

Residential
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Investment
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Laminate
Yes
Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Construction Materials

Aluminum Siding
Yes
Vinyl Siding
Yes

Basement

Exterior Entry
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes
Unfinished
Yes

Roof

Asphalt
Yes
Fiberglass
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Heating

Baseboard
Yes
Electric
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Water Source

Well
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes
Perc Test On File
Yes

Exterior Features

Covered Courtyard
Yes
Lighting
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Faces Side
Yes
Attached Carport
Yes
Assigned
Yes
Parking Lot
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Shared Driveway
Yes
Paved
Yes

Lot Features

Level
Yes
Sloped
Yes
Agricultural
Yes
Cleared
Yes
Wooded
Yes
Paved
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Water Body View

Yes
Yes

Water Body Type

Lake
Yes
Pond
Yes

Water Body Access Type

Owned
Yes
Listing Office: Keller Williams Real Estate - Stroudsburg 637 Main
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Last Updated: February - 02 - 2026
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