NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1729 Shale Rd Quakertown, PA 18951

Estimated Value: $1,754,000 - $3,296,000

5 Beds
9 Baths
12,125 Sq Ft
$198/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 04, 2020

Last sale price $1,325,000 $109 Per Sq Ft

Est. 81% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,114/month

140 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Sauna
  • 21.07 Acre Lot
  • Springfield Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • Fireplace in Bedroom

About This Home

As of December 2020

Sequestered in a dramatic & memorable setting, this custom-crafted Bucks County contemporary is as unique as its location. The 13,000 sqft stone & cedar home overlooks a private lake. Interior spaces boast skylights, vaulted ceilings & walls of glass. The remodeled kitchen is designed for the most sophisticated gourmet, w/copper front cabinets & stainless backsplash, granite counters, Viking appliances, 2 ovens, 2 fridges, 3 ranges, & multiple sinks & work islands. A recreation room is adjacent to a 1st floor bedroom suite and 2 1st floor offices. A sunroom & pool table room open to the indoor heated swimming pool fed by its own rocky waterfall, along w/hot tub & sauna. 4 additional bedrooms include a luxuriously-equipped master suite w/fireplace & skylight. This remarkable property contains 21 acres of lawn & woodland, secluded at the end of a long drive.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Ahlum

Dorey, Carol C Real Estate Listed on: 06/08/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason El-Khouri

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1977

Lot Details

  • 21.07 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Kennel
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned AD

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 12,125 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Utility Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Stream or River on Lot
  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 42-021-015-002

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,272

Year Built

Built in 1977

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Technology: DSL, Satellite, Security System
  • County Assessment: 180910.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Hills, Lakefront, Panoramic
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1977
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Clothes Dryer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range, Laundry Hookup
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings, Center Island, Den/Office, Family Room First Level, Florida Room, Laundry First, Recreation Room, Sauna, Skylight, Utility/Mud Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk in Closet, Wet Bar, Whirlpool
  • Floor: Hardwood, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 9
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: Bedroom, Family Room, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 13
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Dining Room: Breakfast Room, Dining Room
  • Price Per Square Foot: 109.28
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 12125
  • Square Footage: 12125
  • Total Room Count: 31

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior: Balcony, Deck, Gazebo, Kennel, Patio, Pond
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Attached
  • Number Of Cars: 3
  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan, Central AC, Zoned Cooling
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Oil, Radiant, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Electric, Liquid Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Schools

  • School District: Palisades

Lot Info

  • Acres: 21.073
  • Lots: Not In Development, Partially Wooded, Public Road, Stream, View, Waterfront
  • Lot Size: 20 - 50 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 917939
  • Zoning Code: AD

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 42-021-015-002
  • County Taxes: 4423.00
  • Municipal Taxes: 2171.00
  • Total Taxes: 27272.00

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 20678.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 8, 2020
Closed on
Dec 7, 2020
Sold by
Pawar Rajendra and Pawar Naina
Bought by
Gupta Shekhar and Gupta Shalu
Seller's Agent
Nancy Ahlum
Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jason El-Khouri
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$1,325,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$470,000
-26.18%
Current Estimated Value
$2,398,877

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,073,877
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.27%
Original Mortgage
$1,060,000
Outstanding Balance
$947,543
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$1,266,908

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 30, 2011
Sold by
Pawar Rajendra and Pawar Maina
Bought by
Pawar Rajendra and Pawar Maina

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 2001
Sold by
Avery William J and Avery Sharon L
Bought by
Pawar Rajendra and Pawar Maina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,022,000
Interest Rate
6.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 20, 1994
Sold by
Leehigh Valley Bank
Bought by
Avery William J and Avery Sharon L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,108,500
Interest Rate
8.56%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gupta Shekhar $1,325,000 None Available
Pawar Rajendra -- None Available
Pawar Rajendra $1,600,000 --
Avery William J $1,108,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gupta Shekhar $1,060,000
Previous Owner Pawar Rajendra $1,022,000
Previous Owner Avery William J $1,108,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $1,325,000 0.0% $109 / Sq Ft
12/04/2020 12/04/20 Sold $1,325,000 -26.2% $109 / Sq Ft
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Pending -- -- --
10/26/2020 10/26/20 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2020 06/08/20 For Sale $1,795,000 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $148 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

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 $29,342 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2024 $29,342 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2023 $28,980 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2022 $28,122 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2021 $27,580 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2020 $27,580 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2019 $27,272 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2018 $27,091 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2017 $26,673 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2016 $26,673 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2015 $19,765 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
2014 $19,765 $180,910 $21,810 $159,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 639081

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 42-021-015-002