560 Forest Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071
New Listing
$475,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,100
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
43,560
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$475,000
List Date:
4/23/2026
Last Modified:
4/23/2026
Listing Details MLS# PM-140625
General Property Information
- Rooms Total
- 16
- Bedrooms Total
- 4
- Bathrooms Total
- 4
- Bathrooms Full
- 3
- Bathrooms Half
- Yes
- Above Grade Finished Area
- 2300
- Below Grade Finished Area
- 752
- Living Area
- 3052
- Living Area Source
- Public Records
- Below Grade Unfinished Area
- 48
- Building Area Total
- 3100
- Building Area Source
- Public Records
- Stories
- 2
- Year Built
- 1985
- Year Built Source
- Public Records
- Fireplace YN
- Yes
- Pool Private YN
- No
- Garage YN
- Yes
- Attached Garage YN
- Yes
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Carport YN
- No
- Open Parking YN
- Yes
- Open Parking Spaces
- 6
- Lot Size Acres
- Yes
- Water Body Access YN
- No
- Association YN
- No
- List Price/SqFt
- 153.23
- Above Grade Unfinished Area
- 0
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions:
Standard
Listing Terms:
Cash; Conventional; FHA; USDA Loan; VA Loan
Possession:
Close Of Escrow
Structure Type:
House
Current Use:
Residential
Architectural Style:
Contemporary
Interior Features:
High Ceilings
Fireplace Features:
Basement; Family Room; Living Room; Free Standing; Wood Burning; Brick
Laundry Features:
In Basement
Flooring:
Carpet; Hardwood; Tile
Construction Materials:
Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details:
Concrete Perimeter
Roof:
Asbestos Shingle; Shingle
Cooling:
Central Air
Heating:
Forced Air; Heat Pump
Appliances:
Electric Range; Refrigerator; Dishwasher; Microwave; Washer; Dryer
Water Source:
Well
Sewer:
On Site Septic
Patio And Porch Features:
Patio; Deck
Parking Features:
Garage Faces Rear; Off Street; Driveway
Lot Features:
Corner Lot; Wooded
Road Surface Type:
Paved
Road Responsibility:
Public Maintained Road
Room Types:
Living Room; Kitchen; Primary Bedroom; Bedroom 2; Bedroom 3; Bedroom 4; Primary Bathroom; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Family Room; Office; Foyer Area; Other
Contract Information
- Property Sub Type
- Single Family Residence
- Listing Contract Date
- 2026-04-23
- Listing Service
- Full Service
Location Tax and Legal
- County
- Carbon
- Street Number
- 560
- Street Name
- Forest
- Street Suffix
- Drive
- City (Post Office)
- Palmerton
- State
- PA
- Postal Code
- 18071
- Subdivision Name
- Little Gap Estates
Remarks and Miscellaneous
- Public Remarks
- Contemporary home located in the highly desirable Little Gap Estates community, just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort. Situated on a private 1-acre wooded corner lot, this very unique property offers approximately 2,300 above grade square feet of living space and is well-suited for a primary residence, vacation home, or potential investment opportunity. The main level features a dramatic two-story great room with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and a wood-burning fireplace that serves as the focal point of the space. Adjacent to the great room is a separate family room enhanced by skylights, providing additional living space and a bright, open feel. The layout flows into the dining area and kitchen, creating a functional setup for both everyday living and entertaining. The second floor offers a primary bedroom suite complete with cathedral ceilings, creating a spacious and inviting retreat. In total, the home features 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements. The lower level adds significant additional living space, including a second family room featuring a wood stove and glass doors leading to the exterior, creating a warm and inviting space with direct outdoor access. An additional bedroom with a private full bathroom is also located on this level, ideal for guests or extended stay living. Outdoor features include a large wraparound deck, lower patio, and a peaceful wooded setting that offers both privacy and a true Pocono-style atmosphere. Located just minutes from Blue Mountain Resort for year-round recreation including skiing, hiking, and outdoor activities. Conveniently positioned near Route 248, Route 209, and the PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), offering easy access to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. This property presents a great opportunity for a full-time residence, second home, or potential short-term rental (buyer to verify township regulations).
Room Types
- Living Room Level
- Main
- Kitchen Level
- Main
- Primary Bedroom Level
- Second
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 3 Level
- Second
- Bedroom 4 Level
- Basement
- Primary Bathroom Level
- Second
- Bathroom 2 Level
- Main
- Bathroom 3 Level
- Basement
- Family Room Level
- Main
- Office Level
- Main
- Foyer Area Level
- Main
- Other Level
- Second
- Living Room
- Yes
- Bathroom 2
- Yes
- Bathroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 3
- Yes
- Bedroom 4
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Foyer Area
- Yes
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Office
- Yes
- Other
- Yes
- Primary Bathroom
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom
- Yes
More Information
Location, Tax, and Legal
- Parcel Number
- 7B-32-A98
- Municipality
- Lower Towamensing Township
- High School District
- Palmerton Area
- Tax Subdivision Name
- Little Gap Estates
- County Tax Amount
- 1299.24
- Municipal Tax Amount
- 185.61
- School Tax Amount
- 4893.66
- Tax Annual Amount
- 6378.51
- Tax Assessed Value
- 74242
- Tax Year
- 2026
- Tax Map Number
- 7B-32-A98
- Tax Book Number
- 1840
- Tax Page Number
- 987
- Deed Recording Date
- 2010-05-11
- Zoning Description
- Residential
Currently Not Used
- Furnished
- Unfurnished
Special Listing Conditions
- Standard
- Yes
Listing Terms
- Cash
- Yes
- Conventional
- Yes
- FHA
- Yes
- USDA Loan
- Yes
- VA Loan
- Yes
Possession
- Close Of Escrow
- Yes
Structure Type
- House
- Yes
Current Use
- Residential
- Yes
Architectural Style
- Contemporary
- Yes
Interior Features
- High Ceilings
- Yes
Fireplace Features
- Basement
- Yes
- Family Room
- Yes
- Living Room
- Yes
- Free Standing
- Yes
- Wood Burning
- Yes
- Brick
- Yes
Laundry Features
- In Basement
- Yes
Flooring
- Carpet
- Yes
- Hardwood
- Yes
- Tile
- Yes
Construction Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Yes
Foundation Details
- Concrete Perimeter
- Yes
Roof
- Asbestos Shingle
- Yes
- Shingle
- Yes
Cooling
- Central Air
- Yes
Heating
- Forced Air
- Yes
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Appliances
- Electric Range
- Yes
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Dishwasher
- Yes
- Microwave
- Yes
- Washer
- Yes
- Dryer
- Yes
Water Source
- Well
- Yes
Sewer
- On Site Septic
- Yes
Patio And Porch Features
- Patio
- Yes
- Deck
- Yes
Parking Features
- Garage Faces Rear
- Yes
- Off Street
- Yes
- Driveway
- Yes
Lot Features
- Corner Lot
- Yes
- Wooded
- Yes
Road Surface Type
- Paved
- Yes
Road Responsibility
- Public Maintained Road
- Yes
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Width | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foyer Area | Main | 9.00 | 6.00 | |
| Living Room | Main | 19.00 | 15.00 | |
| Kitchen | Main | 22.00 | 12.00 | |
| Family Room | Main | 19.00 | 14.00 | |
| Bathroom 2 | Main | 8.00 | 3.00 | |
| Office | Main | 10.00 | 8.00 | |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 18.00 | 14.00 | |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | 14.00 | 5.00 | |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 20.00 | 11.00 | |
| Other | Second | 11.00 | 9.00 | Loft |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 13.00 | 12.00 | |
| Other | Second | 12.00 | 3.00 | Loft |
| Bathroom 2 | Second | 9.00 | 9.00 | |
| Family Room | Basement | 19.00 | 15.00 | |
| Bedroom 4 | Basement | 13.00 | 13.00 | |
| Bathroom 3 | Basement | 13.00 | 5.00 |
Listing Office:
Keller Williams Real Estate - Palmerton
Last Updated: April - 23 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
