#PM-132190, Listing office: Iron Valley Real Estate of Lehigh Valley - Bethlehem
$495,000 List price
156 Bear Creek Lake Dr Penn Forest Twp, PA 18229
5 beds
2 full
1,547 sqft
0.5 acres
$320 / sqft
House
Property details
About 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr
Prime location with year round lake views! This distinctive Dutch barn style home sits on Bear Creek Lake Drive, just a short walk to the beach, pool, courts and recreation hall. Enjoy lake views from the wrap around deck- a perfect spot for outdoor gatherings and entertaining. Inside, the open concept living room, dining area and kitchen feature a brick wood burning fireplace, an updated kitchen and hardwood floors. The main level also includes the primary bedroom and a full bath. Upstairs, the third floor offers four equally sized bedrooms and a second full bathroom, providing plenty of space for family and guests. The backyard includes a firepit area and is ideal for all kinds of recreation. The ground level is unfinished offering endless possibilities to create additional living space, a game room or storage. The property comes fully furnished, including all household goods- move in and start enjoying the lake life immediately. Recreation and relaxation await you.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingBaseboard
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,547 sqft
Lot size0.537 Acres
Year built1973
ParkingDriveway
MLS #761030
Garage4 spaces
FireplaceLiving Room
ViewLake
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Cooktop, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Tile
- Interior: Dining Area
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 4 spaces
- Parking: Driveway
- View: Lake
- Exterior: Deck, Fire Pit
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Baseboard
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $495,000
- Price/SqFt: $319
- HOA Amount: $1024 Annually
- Directions: Enter the Main Entrance of Bear Creek Lakes off Rt. 903, onto Indian Trail. Go straight to 3rd stop sign at T. Make a left onto Bear Creek Lake Drive. House on left.
- Year Built: 1973
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,547 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.537 Acres
- MLS Number: 761030
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: Lakeside Real Estate LLC
- Office Phone: (570) 325-3002
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Nearby schools
6
Towamensing Elementary School
Public District KG-6
6.6 mi
•7920 Interchange Rd
4
Lehighton Area Elementary School
Public District PK-5
7.5 mi
•3 Indian Ln
6
Weatherly Elementary School
Public District KG-5
7.8 mi
•602 6th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $64,737. Typical income of Penn Forest Twp, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. The majority of families are married, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
15%
<35k
59%
35k-100k
25%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
29%
Single, No Kids
6%
Single, with Kids
45%
Married, No Kids
20%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
48%
35-64 yrs old
18%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Hunting
Figure Skating
NASCAR
Where do the neighbors shop?
Dillards
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wal-Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Cracker Barrel
Texas Roadhouse
Hardee's
What do the neighbors drive?
Cadillac
Subaru
Ram
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
New Country
Classic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr
The listing price of 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr property is $495,000.
The property 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr is a house located in Penn Forest Twp, Pennsylvania, 18229.
Active Listing: 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr are: Towamensing Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Lehighton Area Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Weatherly Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), L.B. Morris School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Lehighton Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Weatherly Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Carbon Career & Technical Institute (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jim Thorpe Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lehighton Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
The property at 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr is 1,547 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr is 1973.
This home is located at 156 Bear Creek Lake Dr in Penn Forest Twp, PA and zip code 18229. This 1,547 square foot home, which was built in 1973, sits on a 0.54 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 18, 2025 and is currently priced at $495,000.
While more than 4 listings in Penn Forest Twp, PA in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 2 listings sold at asking price, and more than 4 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Penn Forest Twp, PA increased by 19.1% between May and June 2025. In June 2025, listings were on the market for 4 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $308,750.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.