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3603 Lakewood Rd, Saylorsburg, PA, 18353

2beds
1baths
800sqft
$17,700
$22price/sqft
$342/moest. monthly cost
$13,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Attention contractors and nature enthusiasts! This property is seeking its new owners in a secluded rural community. Enjoy unparalleled privacy. The property requires complete rehabilitation and reconstruction. It features two bedrooms and a bathroom on a 0.57-acre lot. Develop your dream oasis in Monroe County. Situated in a small community with access to Buckwha Creek and Princess Lake, this property offers abundant potential. Bring your tools and ideas to make this property yours! Must walk down grass hill path to get to property wear proper footwear! Property purchased from tax auction less than year ago buyer will be unable to get title insurance with Quiet Title Action completed by lawyer!

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
5
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

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4/10
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fixer
  • Year built: 1930

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding,Other

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Dirt Floor

Bathroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main

Bedroom2

  • Level: Main

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area above ground: 800

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: None
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 800
  • Total interior livable area: 800 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 06.3.1.234
  • Zoning: RR
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Pool features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Creek/Stream,Lake,Mountain(s),Trees/Woods
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Creek/Stream,Lake
  • Waterbody name: Buckwha Creek

Lot

  • Lot size: 0.57 Acres
  • Features: Backs to Trees,Fishing Available,Front Yard,Hunting Available,Pond,Private,Rear Yard,Rural,Secluded,SideYard(s),Stream/Creek,Wooded,Vegetation Planting,Year Round Access

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Driveway
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 3

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Lightning
    LightningRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Lightning
Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $89$1,068
Home Insurance *$6$72
Property Taxes $23$276
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$342$4,104
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$11,725/yr
40% on housing$10,260/yr
45% on housing$9,120/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.9%
10.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.7%
-2.7%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$22This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18353$200
Monroe County$143

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18353$198
Monroe County$178

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-27Price change$25,500
2026-04-20Price change$26,500
2026-04-04Listed for sale$29,900
2025-11-10Sold$11,000
2011-08-18Sold$13,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentEugene Prentice
BrokerageEXP Realty, LLC

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