Towamensing Trails

A Pocono Mountain vacation community located in Penn Forest Township, Albrightsville, PA

Towamensing Trails
Real Estate Report
9/2025 - 9/2026

  • 147 closed home sales

  • $436,056 average sale price

  • $354,400 median sale price

  • $448,209 average final list price

  • 97.3% list-to-sale ratio

  • 70 average days on market

  • 27 median days on market

  • 13.6% of sales above asking

  • 32.7% of sales at or above asking

  • $181,500 to $1.35 million sale-price range

  • $223 average sold price per square foot

Our team has sold many homes in Towamensing Trails and some are operating as short-term vacation rentals. These include:

Towamensing Trails

This is a Green Scorecard Community

Towamensing Trails (Albrightsville (Penn Forest Township), PA 18254)

Towamensing Trails is one of the larger communities in the Poconos and has been oriented as a vacation home community since its development in 1971.  It is located in Carbon County, midway between Lake Harmony and the town of Jim Thorpe, both popular Pocono  destinations.  Its location, low costs and history as a vacation home community have Towamensing Trails in our Top 10 STR Communities in the Poconos.

The community has modest amenities, crowded on weekends.  These include a 190-acre lake, a clubhouse with pool, beach and boat rental, and a nearby marina also with sports courts and a playground. 

Property owners and their renters must comply with a set of rental restrictions and rules of conduct, as well as those of Penn Forest Township.  Recent Board of Directors elections have brought candidates with a balanced view of STR and an election survey expressed community support for STR. The community has one set of rules for residents and a different set-of rules for vacation renters. According to the Census Bureau, there are 2,246 housing units in Towamensing Trails, 628 of which are occupied (full-time), there are reported to be close to 400 licensed STRs here. Towamensing Trails allows Golf Carts on their private roads.

The real estate market in Towamensing Trails can be quite competitive.  Large-capacity homes showed particularly strong pricing. The 17 sales with six or seven bedrooms had a median sale price of approximately $840,000 and collectively sold for about 98.7% of their final asking prices. These properties represented 11.6% of all sales and may be especially relevant to investors targeting larger vacation-rental groups.

Newer construction also represents a meaningful portion of the market. At least 31 sales, or 21.1%, were reported as built in 2022 or later. These newer homes had a median sale price of approximately $780,000. Twenty-two sales—15% of total activity—were reported as 2025 or 2026 construction.

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Towamensing Trails is in AirDNA’s Lake Harmony submarket where 1,486 STRs are identified and the average occupancy = 41%, average ADR = $449 and average annual income = $61.5K.  AirDNA gives the Lake Harmony submarket a score of 87/100, above the Poconos overall score of 83.

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Testimonials

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"Mark was really great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and key to us picking the right neighborhood to search for our vacation home. He was extremely helpful in ensuring that we could look at places on our limited time schedule and with our little kiddos! He kept in touch throughout the process and continues to reach out to make sure everything is going smoothly."
Andrew Peckham
Bought a Single Family Home, Albrightsville, PA
Mark Shay made the purchase of my new STR in Jim Thorpe almost effortless. Based on my criteria, he had a list of homes to choose from within an hour of my request. I am not from the area, so Mark connected me with vendors and helped me safely navigate the STR licensing process. Mark shay is a great realtor and the ambassador for the Poconos mountain community and I highly recommend him for your home purchase journey.
Samuel Everett
Jim Thorpe, PA
When it was still definitely a seller's market, Mark found our ideal spot in the Poconos where we could start our Short Term Rental venture. He gave that extra touch to make sure our bid was complete and won! Thanks Mark and hope to obtain more properties in the Poconos with you.
Jcarmody73
Bought a Single Family home in 2022 in Pocono Lake, PA
Highly recommend! Fantastic Realtor with extensive knowledge. I am a first time home buyer and he was a huge help every step of the way. He helped me find my vacation/investment home in a wonderful lake community.
Susan perez01
Bought a Single family home in 2022 in Albrightsville
Mark is a true professional. He helped us sell our home fast! 10/10, highly recommend!
Kunal Khatri
Home buyer in Arrowhead Lake

Unlock the Potential of Poconos Real Estate with Expert Guidance

Mark Shay is a trusted real estate professional specializing in short-term rental properties in the Poconos. With comprehensive knowledge of township and HOA laws and regulations, he ensures clients navigate the complexities of the market with ease. Whether you’re investing in a vacation rental or searching for the perfect retreat, Mark’s expertise and personalized approach make him the ideal partner for your real estate journey.

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