$259,900
About this home
Welcome to a peaceful country setting at 416 Briar Street! Set on a beautiful 1-acre lot in Franklin Township, this well-maintained 2 BR, 1 BA ranch offers single-floor living, plenty of additional usable space, an in-ground pool, and fantastic views of the surrounding rolling hills and open fields. Inside, the 1,200 sq ft 1st flr features a spacious LR with a large picture window, separate DR, kitchen with included appliances, full bath, and 2 generously sized BRs. The oversized L-shaped primary BR offers 2 closets and plenty of room to create a comfortable retreat. An enclosed breezeway provides additional flexible space while connecting the home to the attached 2C garage. The basement greatly expands the possibilities with a large Family Room featuring a brick-hearth fireplace, along with additional recreation space, a bar area, walk-in closet, laundry, utility space, and plenty of storage. Oil HW baseboard heat and central AC provide year-round comfort, while a Generac whole-house standby generator adds another valuable feature. Outside is where this property really shines! The spacious backyard is highlighted by an in-ground pool with a BRAND-NEW vinyl liner installed September 2026! A dedicated pool shed plus 2 additional storage sheds provide plenty of room for equipment, tools, and outdoor gear. Beyond the property, beautiful rolling hills and open fields create a serene rural backdrop and fantastic views, yet the home remains conveniently located near Beltzville Lake State Park, Lehighton, Historic Jim Thorpe, Blue Mountain, PA-248, US-209, and PA-476 for access throughout the region. Adding even more peace of mind, the seller is providing an America's Preferred Buyer's Premier Home Warranty with additional in-ground pool coverage. If you've been searching for a home with single-floor living, a beautiful country setting, plenty of usable space, an in-ground pool, and room to make it your own, this one deserves a closer look!
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- PM-145275
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- Other
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 2
- On market date
- October 10, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 1 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
- 412
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
- District
- Palmerton Area SD
- Enrollment
- 307
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.2:1
- District
- Palmerton Area SD
- Enrollment
- 480
- Student:teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
- District
- Palmerton Area SD
Walkability
Blended score for Palmerton'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).
Mortgage calculator
Estimate only - actual rate and payment depend on your lender, credit, and loan program.
Adjust tax / insurance estimates
Similar homes you might like
Data source: Listing information provided by Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS® via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated 3 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.