NOT LISTED FOR SALE

146 Forgedale Rd Barto, PA 19504

Estimated Value: $445,000 - $786,000

3 Beds
3 Baths
1,958 Sq Ft
$318/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 28, 2023

Last sale price $640,000 $327 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,822 / mo

31 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Spa
  • Panoramic View
  • Open Floorplan
  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • 6.58 Acre Lot
  • Wood Burning Stove

About This Home

As of September 2023

Here is a once in a lifetime home. This is a custom style home that you rarely have the opportunity to buy. Located on a pristine wooded 6.5+ acre lot. The house boasts a wall of windows that provide you and your guests with amazing views of the natural beauty. As you pull into the driveway, you will begin to feel like you are entering an executive retreat, complete with amazing views, gourmet kitchen, digitally controlled shower with body sprays, a private walking path, and outdoor entertaining complete with axe throwing and firepit area. After opening the custom solid 65-pane oak front door you enter a warm greeting space that provides guests with plenty of room to remove shoes and coats. From here, steps lead upstairs to 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths and steps that lead to the main living area. Heading downstairs there is a small hall to the left that provides access to a full bath, large laundry room, and basement. To the right is a warm living area highlighted by exposed wood beams with knotty pine planked ceiling as well as a corner fireplace, and breakfast bar with views of the kitchen. To describe it as a gourmet kitchen is a slight understatement. A Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf induction stovetop, and wine cooler highlight this area that also provides enough counter space and cabinets for the most discerning of chefs. With a view of the rear outdoor living space, there is not much more a person would want. The last, but definitely not least room to visit on the first floor is the main living room with a 2-story wall of windows that provide a stunning view of nature. Here is where you will want to spend most of your time. With a southern facing view, the changing of the seasons will provide you with a wall of art in your home. Whether it is during the holidays or just a peaceful evening, this room provides warmth and elegance that few others have. Upstairs the large master suite with a vaulted ceiling has an exterior balcony large enough for 2 plus a table. Space enough to enjoy a morning coffee while watching the sun rise. The room also has an interior balcony that overlooks the main living room. The master bath is nicer than most resorts. The oversized walk-in shower has multiple body sprays and is digitally controlled, which enables you to ensure you have the perfect water temperature every time. Additional finishes include remote controlled retractable shades, 4 closets, along with an additional walk-in closet or storage room. Two other bedrooms and a full bath complete the interior. To try and describe the outside in words is difficult. To help summarize the highlights, you will find a large patio with flagstone hardscaping with a stacked stone fireplace, composite decking with a hot tub, a large shed (perfect for a workshop, outside exercise room, or storage), a covered space to dry firewood or any other use, a second shed (currently used for lawn equipment and outdoor storage), a round fire pit with natural log seating, an axe-throwing area, and a walking path through part of the property. There is also a whole house generator that will help keep you safe no matter the weather. If you think the house looks great in the photos and video, just wait until you actually walk through it in person. Whether you use this as your primary home or as a second home retreat, here you will find a place that you will feel real joy coming home to. (Showings begin Thursday.)

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Aaron Powell

(610) 867-8888 klrw524@kw.com Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem License #RS326677 Listed on: 05/23/2023

Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem

Last Buyer's Agent

Creighton Faust

(610) 770-9000 betsy@lehighvalleyhomes.com RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown License #AB066618

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,625

Year Built

  • Built in 1986

Lot Details

  • 6.58 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Extensive Hardscape
  • Property is in excellent condition

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 6 Driveway Spaces
  • Oversized Parking
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Scenic Vista
  • Woods

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Cabin
  • Block Foundation
  • Frame Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 1,958 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Corner Fireplace
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Free Standing Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Spa
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Playground

Schools

  • District-Topton Elementary School
  • Brandywine Heights Middle School
  • Brandywine Heights High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 1668
  • Assessor Parcel Number 40-5480-04-54-1668

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,625

Year Built

Built in 1986

Lot Details

6.58 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cabin/Lodge, Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1986
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Wall, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Recessed Lighting, Stove - Wood, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Corner, Free Standing, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Interior Access, Partial, Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 1958
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1958
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 326.35
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1958
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Shed Shop
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Hot Tub, Outbuilding(s), Play Area
  • View: Panoramic, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 6

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 4500.00
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
  • High School Source: 3rd Party
  • Middle School Source: 3rd Party
  • School District Source: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: DISTRICT-TOPTON
  • High School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
  • Middle Or Junior School: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 6.58
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 286624.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Excellent, Very Good
  • Zoning: RES

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 6917.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 8625.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 40-5480-04-54-1668
  • Tax Lot: 1668
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 23, 2023
Closed on
Sep 28, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Aaron Powell
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
Buyer's Agent
Creighton Faust
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$640,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-1.54%
Views
237
Current Estimated Value
$675,626

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$35,626
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.03%
Original Mortgage
$440,000
Interest Rate
0.0723%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 18, 2017
Closed on
Jan 19, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Kristine Delvecchio
BHHS Fox & Roach - Center Valley
Buyer's Agent
Aaron Powell
Keller Williams Real Estate - Bethlehem
List Price
$449,000
Sold Price
$425,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-5.35%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.46%
Original Mortgage
$340,000
Interest Rate
0.0394%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 8, 2011
Sold by
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$640,000 None Listed On Document
$425,000 --
-- Accommodation
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $140,000
Closed $137,000
Closed $440,000
Closed $340,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/28/2023 09/28/23 Sold $640,000 +0.2% $327 / Sq Ft
06/23/2023 06/23/23 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2023 06/20/23 Price Changed $639,000 -1.7% $326 / Sq Ft
05/23/2023 05/23/23 For Sale $650,000 +52.9% $332 / Sq Ft
01/19/2018 01/19/18 Sold $425,000 -5.3% $156 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/29/2017 11/29/17 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2017 10/18/17 For Sale $449,000 -- $165 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $2,071 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2025 $2,071 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2024 $8,932 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2023 $8,625 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2022 $8,424 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2021 $8,357 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2020 $8,194 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2019 $8,087 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2018 $7,978 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2017 $7,808 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2016 $1,476 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2015 $1,476 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
2014 $1,476 $195,100 $64,300 $130,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABK2030132

Bright MLS

APN: 40-5480-04-54-1668

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