NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1231 Old Bethlehem Rd Quakertown, PA 18951

Estimated Value: $627,000 - $1,238,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,935 Sq Ft
$492/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 22, 2020

Last sale price $700,000 $362 Per Sq Ft

Est. 36% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,920/month

Highlights

  • Lake View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Waterfront
  • Wood Flooring
  • Patio

About This Home

As of September 2020

Enter a long private drive to a fabulous 10 acre estate. Contemporary home overlooking a 2 acre stocked lake 20 feet deep with large striper and trout. Vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan. Spacious living room with fireplace overlooking lake. Formal dining room, large master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. Heated 50x60 outbuilding could be used for Rv, boats, collector cars, and hobbies. Large newly completed modern carriage house with loft and large 30x20 attached garage also with lake views. Additional 7+ separate adjoining parcel available. Lake Towhee and Lake Nockamixon parks close by. Live a permanent staycation! Home is priced to sell.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sean McArdle

(215) 262-3758 sean.mcardle1961@gmail.com J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, LLC Listed on: 07/16/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Taylor

(215) 317-3062 maria.taylor@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope License #RS283879

BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,164

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 10.04 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • South Facing Home
  • Additional separate 7.5 acre parcel
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,935 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Lake Views

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a lake
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Powered By Owned Propane
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 032-002
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-002-032-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,164

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Enter a long private drive to a fabulous 10 acre estate. Contemporary home overlooking a 2 acre stocked lake 20 feet deep with large striper and trout. Vaulted ceilings. Open floor plan. Spacious living room with fireplace overlooking lake. Formal dining room, large master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. Heated 50x60 outbuilding could be used for Rv, boats, collector cars, and hobbies. Large newly completed modern carriage house with loft and large 30x20 attached garage also with lake views. Additional 7+ separate adjoining parcel available. Lake Towhee and Lake Nockamixon parks close by. Live a permanent staycation! Home is priced to sell.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Floors In Unit Count: 7
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1935
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1935
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 360.47
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1935
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1231

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • View: Lake
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Name: Prvate 2 acre Lake
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Propane - Owned
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric, Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY
  • School District Key: 300200397165
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: Additional separate 7.5 acre parcel
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 40510.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 10240.00
  • Land Use Code: 1051
  • Lot Size Acres: 10.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 437342.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • Zoning: RA

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Rent Spree Online Application: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 74364
  • School Tax: 8568.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10164.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-002-032-002
  • Tax Lot: 032-002
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1935
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Close Date: 09/22/2020

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 16, 2020
Closed on
Sep 2, 2020
Sold by
Hess Brian K
Bought by
Solakian Kevin
Seller's Agent
Sean McArdle
J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Maria Taylor
BHHS Fox & Roach-New Hope
List Price
$697,500
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$2,500
0.36%
Current Estimated Value
$952,486

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$252,486
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.34%
Original Mortgage
$510,000
Outstanding Balance
$452,791
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$499,695

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 15, 2011
Closed on
Feb 10, 2012
Sold by
Frank Richard H
Bought by
Hess Brian K
Seller's Agent
Howard Schaeffer
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
GREGORY TABER
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$424,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$125,000
-22.77%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 1, 2005
Sold by
Frank Richard H and Frank Patricia A
Bought by
Frank Richard H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$255,000
Interest Rate
6.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Solakian Kevin $700,000 None Available
Hess Brian K $424,000 Commonwealth Land Title Insu
Frank Richard H -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Solakian Kevin $510,000
Previous Owner Hess Brian K $175,000
Previous Owner Frank Richard H $255,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/22/2020 09/22/20 Sold $700,000 +0.4% $362 / Sq Ft
08/08/2020 08/08/20 For Sale $697,500 0.0% $360 / Sq Ft
07/23/2020 07/23/20 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Price Changed $697,500 +16.7% $360 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 For Sale $597,500 +40.9% $309 / Sq Ft
02/10/2012 02/10/12 Sold $424,000 0.0% $219 / Sq Ft
02/06/2012 02/06/12 Price Changed $424,000 -15.0% $219 / Sq Ft
01/30/2012 01/30/12 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2011 07/20/11 Price Changed $499,000 -9.1% $258 / Sq Ft
07/17/2011 07/17/11 Price Changed $549,000 0.0% $284 / Sq Ft
07/17/2011 07/17/11 For Sale $549,000 +5.8% $284 / Sq Ft
06/22/2011 06/22/11 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2011 05/13/11 Price Changed $519,000 -8.9% $268 / Sq Ft
03/29/2011 03/29/11 Price Changed $569,900 -8.8% $295 / Sq Ft
03/15/2011 03/15/11 For Sale $625,000 -- $323 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $10,437 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2024 $10,437 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2023 $10,336 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2022 $10,164 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2021 $10,164 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2020 $10,164 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2019 $9,888 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2018 $9,552 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2017 $9,263 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2016 $9,263 $50,750 $10,240 $40,510
2015 -- $46,950 $10,240 $36,710
2014 -- $46,950 $10,240 $36,710
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • S

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Sean McArdle

    J. Carroll Molloy Realtor, LLC

    (215) 262-3758

    17 Total Sales

    Sean McArdle
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  • Maria Taylor

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Maria Taylor

    BHHS Fox & Roach

    (215) 317-3062

    26 Total Sales

    Maria Taylor
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  • Howard Schaeffer

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Howard Schaeffer

    RE/MAX

    (610) 770-9000

    287 Total Sales

    Howard Schaeffer
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  • G

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    GREGORY TABER

    Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU501810

Bright MLS

APN: 14-002-032-002

Pennsylvania Bucks County Quakertown 18951

1231 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA

This home is located at 1231 Old Bethlehem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951 since 16 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $952,486, approximately $492 per square foot. This property was built in 1986. 1231 Old Bethlehem Rd is a home located in Bucks County with nearby schools including Strayer Middle School and Quakertown Community Senior High School.

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