Cortez Road, Jefferson Township, PA 18436

$749,900
Property Type: Land Status: Active
Current Price: $749,900 List Date: 5/19/2026 Last Modified: 5/19/2026

Overview

Description

Discover a rare 118-acre Sportsman's Paradise offering the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Just minutes from major highways and Scranton, and only approximately two hours from both Philadelphia and New York City, this extraordinary property is an ideal escape from the city or the perfect location for your dream estate. The land features two trout streams, a natural fresh spring, and lake frontage with deeded lake rights on Kizer pond creating endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the outdoors year-round. Two perc sites provide excellent building locations for your dream home, cabin, or family retreat with breathtaking natural surroundings. A mix of mature timberland, rolling terrain, and abundant wildlife makes this property a true haven for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Deer, black bear, turkey, and coyote are frequently seen throughout the property, offering exceptional hunting and wi ...

Listing Details MLS# PW-261484

General Property Information

Lot Size Acres
118.85
Waterfront YN
Yes
Water Body Name
Kizer Pond
List Price/Acre
6309.63

Property Features

Builder: Any Builder Water Source: Pond; Spring; Stream Current Use: Recreational; Timber; Unimproved Development Status: Raw Land Disclosures: Clean And Green Act 319 Listing Terms: 1031 Exchange Lot Features: Many Trees; Not In Development; Private; Views Possession: Close Of Escrow Possible Use: Agricultural; Hunting; Recreational; Residential; Single Family Road Frontage Type: State Road Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Paved Vegetation: Natural State View: Creek/Stream; Forest; Hills; Pond Waterfront Features: Lake Privileges; Pond; Stream

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2026-05-19
Property Sub Type
Unimproved Land
Listing Service
Full Service

Location Tax and Legal

Street Name
Cortez
Street Suffix
Road
County
Lackawanna
State
PA
Postal Code
18436
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Discover a rare 118-acre Sportsman's Paradise offering the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and convenience in the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Just minutes from major highways and Scranton, and only approximately two hours from both Philadelphia and New York City, this extraordinary property is an ideal escape from the city or the perfect location for your dream estate. The land features two trout streams, a natural fresh spring, and lake frontage with deeded lake rights on Kizer pond creating endless opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and enjoying the outdoors year-round. Two perc sites provide excellent building locations for your dream home, cabin, or family retreat with breathtaking natural surroundings. A mix of mature timberland, rolling terrain, and abundant wildlife makes this property a true haven for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Deer, black bear, turkey, and coyote are frequently seen throughout the property, offering exceptional hunting and wildlife watching opportunities. Whether you envision a private retreat, recreational getaway, hunting property, or future homestead, this one-of-a-kind acreage offers unmatched beauty, seclusion, and accessibility.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-05-19T19:34:46Z
Major Change Type
New Listing

More Information

Road Frontage Type

Road Frontage Length
793
State Road
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Municipality
Jefferson Township
High School District
North Pocono School District
County Tax Amount
28.91
Municipal Tax Amount
4.47
School Tax Amount
890.89
Tax Annual Amount
924.27
Tax Year
2026
Tax Legal Description
70.55A Kizer Pond L 5 W-01 48.3A Land W-01 B- L- P-
Parcel Number
12901010003, 12903010004
Additional Parcels YN
Yes
Additional Parcels Description
parcel 12901010003 70.55 acres adjoining parcel 12903010004 48.3 acres
Tax Book Number
201817330, 201203943

Current Use

Recreational
Yes
Timber
Yes
Unimproved
Yes

Lake/Waterway Information

Lake Rights
Yes
Non Powerboat
Yes
Personal Watercraft
Yes

Listing Terms

1031 Exchange
Yes

Lot Features

Many Trees
Yes
Not In Development
Yes
Private
Yes
Views
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

View

Creek/Stream
Yes
Forest
Yes
Hills
Yes
Pond
Yes

Water Source

Pond
Yes
Spring
Yes
Stream
Yes

Waterfront Features

Lake Privileges
Yes
Pond
Yes
Stream
Yes

Builder

Any Builder
Yes

Possible Use

Agricultural
Yes
Hunting
Yes
Recreational
Yes
Residential
Yes
Single Family
Yes

Disclosures

Clean And Green Act 319
Yes

Development Status

Raw Land
Yes

Vegetation

Natural State
Yes
Listing Office: RE/MAX WAYNE
Last Updated: May - 19 - 2026
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