Monroe County property record for 159 Maltese Rd, Effort, PA 18330
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,588 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 1.19 acres (51,836 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Nov 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,731 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 02.87115 |
| Primary APN | 02.87115 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,588 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,184 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 51,836 sqft (1.19 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 02633000709078 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 MALTESE RD |
| City | EFFORT |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 18330-7975 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 35 SEC 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | HARVEST HILL ESTATES SEC 2 |
| Legal Block | 70 |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | MONROE PA |
| Township / Civil Division | CHESTNUTHILL |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 301207 |
159 Maltese Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2014.
Source: Monroe County records, as of June 15, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 MALTESE RD, EFFORT, PA 18330-7975 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201427308 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2446 / 2879 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | MONROE PA |
| Property Address | 159 MALTESE RD, EFFORT, PA 18330-7975 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000022911 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 2581/8610 |
| Instrument | 202122911 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Maltese Rd was $1,731.
Source: Monroe County assessment roll, as of June 15, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Monroe County |
| County Subdivision | Chestnuthill Township |
| Unified School District | Pleasant Valley School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,731.00 | $212,760 Land $25,950 Building $186,810 | |
| 2024 | $1,412.00 (+12.78%) | $212,760 (-) Land $25,950 Building $186,810 | |
| 2023 | $1,252.00 | $212,760 Land $25,950 Building $186,810 | |
| 2019 | $212,760 Land $25,950 Building $186,810 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Maltese Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 13, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2021 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 159 Maltese Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 79% of Pennsylvania |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 93 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Cable Technologies Cable | 2,000 / 40 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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