Homes for Sale in the Poconos

216 Cortese Road, Beach Lake, PA 18405

$815,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,673 Status: Closed
Current Price: $815,000 List Date: 5/05/2025 Last Modified: 6/24/2025

Overview

Description

Riverside Escape with Private Beach - Welcome to your private Delaware River sanctuary at 216 Cortese Road—a rare, spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat designed for comfort, entertaining, and year-round enjoyment of one of the region's most sought-after riverfront locations. The house is filled with beautiful natural light! Begin your journey through a striking custom stainless steel gate adorned with local wildlife motifs, setting the tone for the serene and artistic spirit of this unique property. Privately tucked away, the home sits directly on the Delaware River with a walking path to your very own private river beach, perfect for kayaking, swimming, fishing, or simply soaking in the peaceful sounds of flowing water. Inside, the main living room boasts soaring ceilings and a dramatic wall of glass, framing stunning river views and a stately stone fireplace. The open-concept layout flows effortlessly into a well-equipped kitchen and a dining room with double doors, ideal for hosti ...

Listing Details MLS# PW-251260

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
3
Rooms Total
11
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
3
Above Grade Finished Area
3673
Living Area
3673
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1999
Year Built Source
Public Records
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
4.33
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Body Name
Delaware River
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
Fireplace YN
Yes
Senior Community YN
No
List Price/SqFt
224.61
Sold Price/SqFt
221.89

Property Features

Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Electric Water Heater; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Architectural Style: Contemporary Attic Features: None Basement: Concrete; Daylight; Finished; Full; Heated; Walk-Out Access Common Walls: No Common Walls Construction Materials: Concrete; Frame; Vinyl Siding Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Current Financing: Conventional Current Use: Residential Door Features: Sliding Doors Electric: 200+ Amp Service Exterior Features: Balcony; Fire Pit; Garden; Private Yard; Storage Fencing: Gate Fireplace Features: Living Room; Wood Burning Flooring: Hardwood Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter Frontage Type: River Heating: Baseboard; Hot Water Interior Features: Beamed Ceilings; Ceiling Fan(s); Drywall; Entrance Foyer; High Ceilings; High Speed Internet; Kitchen Island; Open Floorplan; Second Kitchen; Soaking Tub; Storage Laundry Features: In Basement Levels: Three Or More Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional Lot Features: Back Yard; Front Yard; Garden; Gentle Sloping; Not In Development; Secluded; Sloped Down; Views Other Structures: Outbuilding Parking Features: Detached; Garage Patio And Porch Features: Deck Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: County Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Asphalt; Metal; Shingle Sewer: Septic Tank Structure Type: House Utilities: Cable Connected; Electricity Connected; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Connected View: Hills; Panoramic; River; Trees/Woods; Water Water Source: Well Waterfront Features: River Access; River Front Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bathroom 2; Bathroom 3; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Bonus Room; Dining Room; Eating Area; Family Room; Foyer Area; Kitchen; Living Room; Loft; Other; Primary Bedroom; Utility Room

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-05-05
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Service
Full Service

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
216
Street Name
Cortese
Street Suffix
Road
County
Pike
State
PA
Postal Code
18405
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Riverside Escape with Private Beach - Welcome to your private Delaware River sanctuary at 216 Cortese Road—a rare, spacious 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat designed for comfort, entertaining, and year-round enjoyment of one of the region's most sought-after riverfront locations. The house is filled with beautiful natural light! Begin your journey through a striking custom stainless steel gate adorned with local wildlife motifs, setting the tone for the serene and artistic spirit of this unique property. Privately tucked away, the home sits directly on the Delaware River with a walking path to your very own private river beach, perfect for kayaking, swimming, fishing, or simply soaking in the peaceful sounds of flowing water. Inside, the main living room boasts soaring ceilings and a dramatic wall of glass, framing stunning river views and a stately stone fireplace. The open-concept layout flows effortlessly into a well-equipped kitchen and a dining room with double doors, ideal for hosting festive gatherings and holiday feasts. Step outside to a 55-foot-wide deck, stretching the full length of the home and offering ample space for alfresco dining, entertaining, and enjoying your favorite drinks with a spectacular view. The main floor includes two bedrooms and a full bath, while the private upstairs primary suite features a balcony, walk-in closet, and a luxurious ensuite bath. The lower level is perfect for multi-generational living or guest accommodations, with a new second kitchen, remodeled full bath, two additional bonus rooms, and a spacious family/dining area with sliders that open to the outdoors—fire pit and s'mores included. Additional features include a detached 1-car garage, a storage shed for tools and gear, and a raised garden bed for seasonal planting. Just minutes from Narrowsburg and surrounded by nature, this riverfront gem offers the ultimate blend of seclusion, space, style and low taxes.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-06-24T00:20:14Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Purchase Contract Date
2025-06-05
Close Date
2025-06-23
Close Price
815000
Concessions
No
Buyer Financing
Cash

More Information

Entry Information

Entry Level
Yes
Entry Location
front door

Fireplace Features

Fireplaces Total
Yes

Road Frontage Type

Road Frontage Length
287

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
First
Bathroom 2 Level
Second
Bathroom 3 Level
Lower
Bedroom 1 Level
First
Bedroom 2 Level
First
Bonus Room Level
Lower
Dining Room Level
Lower
Eating Area Level
First
Family Room Level
Lower
Foyer Area Level
First
Kitchen Level
Lower
Living Room Level
First
Loft Level
Second
Other Level
Second
Primary Bedroom Level
Second
Utility Room Level
Lower

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Remarks
Foyer Area First 7.00 4.00
Living Room First 18.00 15.00 High ceilings, glass wall of river views, fireplace, sliders to deck
Kitchen First 12.00 10.00 Has island
Eating Area First 12.00 13.00 breakfast nook or sitting area
Dining Room First 23.00 11.00 Great windows and space for large gatherings
Bedroom 1 First 13.00 13.00 sliders to the deck and river views
Bedroom 2 First 13.00 12.00
Bathroom 1 First 10.00 5.00 tub/shower
Primary Bedroom Second 14.00 13.00 ensuite bath, sliders to private balcony
Other Second 10.00 6.00 Walk-in closet
Bathroom 2 Second 13.00 12.00 tub, separate shower, large windows
Other Second 15.00 5.00 hallway to loft overlooking the downstairs and river
Loft Second 14.00 10.00 open loft space, great for office or reading area
Family Room Lower 27.00 15.00 sliders to outside, open to kitchen and dining
Kitchen Lower 15.00 12.00 cook with a view
Dining Room Lower 15.00 10.00
Bonus Room Lower 22.00 11.00
Bonus Room Lower 13.00 12.00
Bathroom 3 Lower 10.00 6.00 remodeled with shower
Utility Room Lower 13.00 11.00 Laundry and utilities
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley United
Last Updated: June - 24 - 2025
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