$515,000
About this home
Secluded log cabin retreat on 6.08 wooded acres in Hickory Run Forest, just minutes from downtown Jim Thorpe and the PA Turnpike. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home showcases timeless craftsmanship with hand-hewn log construction, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, tongue-and-groove pine walls, and a dramatic floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace. A loft overlooks the great room, offering flexible space for guests, a home office, or a third sleeping area. The walk-out basement with propane fireplace provides additional utility, recreation, or storage. The property's true highlight is the 60x40 Amish-built detached garage/workshop, valued at over $200K. Built with extraordinary craftsmanship, it features three oversized bays, full concrete flooring, built-in workbenches, kitchenette, utility sink, professional lighting, and a finished lofted entertainment space. This versatile structure is ideal for contractors, car enthusiasts, collectors, or creative pursuits. Adding to the value, Hickory Run Forest permits short-term rentals (STRs), with community approval and subject to a 10% cap—an exceptional opportunity for those seeking investment potential alongside personal use. With 11 additional parcels included in the sale, this property ensures privacy, future flexibility, and long-term appeal. Whether a full-time residence, weekend retreat, or income-producing asset, 15 Locust Drive represents the very best of log cabin living in the Pocono Mountains.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®
- MLS #
- PM-136271
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Hickory Run Forest
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 116
- On market date
- June 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 8
- Parking spaces
- 14
- Lot size
- 6.08 acres
Location
Get directions →Nearby schools
Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 585
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
- District
- Jim Thorpe Area SD
- Enrollment
- 885
- Student:teacher ratio
- 10.2:1
- District
- Pleasant Valley SD
- Enrollment
- 23
- Student:teacher ratio
- 3.3:1
- District
- Youth Forestry Camp #2
Walkability
Blended score for Jim Thorpe's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 12 days ago.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.