NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1851 Saucon Valley Rd Bethlehem, PA 18015

Estimated Value: $1,840,000 - $7,224,000

5 Beds
5.5 Baths
6,139 Sq Ft
$681/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 05, 2016

Last sale price $3,900,000 $635 Per Sq Ft

Est. 7% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $26,070/month

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Second Kitchen
  • Water Oriented
  • Southern Lehigh High School Rated A
  • In Ground Pool
  • Golf Course View

About This Home

As of May 2016

Historically, there were estate properties defined by their grandeur & grace, with long driveways leading through expansive lawns & with rooms of impressive proportions that flowed effortlessly, one to another, boasting all the accoutrements for ease of living. They are rare now, but this home is an example of the best. On 13 acres, the property overlooks the Saucon Valley CC. Enter along a curved drive, past a stone spring house & pond, leading to the classic colonial of stone..reminiscent of entry to an English manor home. Oversized windows, skylights & verandahs overlook fields & fauna. The main house has 3 FPs, 4 BRs, den, gourmet kitchen, sunroom w/ bar, FR & two 1st flr office suites. Inground pool, hot tub & a 3191 sq ft fieldstone 2002 pool house w/large great room, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, antique bar, loft, 2 baths, exercise rm, BR, kitchenette & 2-car garage. This utterly romantic home effortlessly strikes a remarkable balance between spaciousness & warm intimacy.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Ahlum

(610) 346-8811 info@doreyrealestate.com Carol C Dorey Real Estate License #AB047501L Listed on: 03/24/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Ahlum

(610) 346-8811 info@doreyrealestate.com Carol C Dorey Real Estate License #AB047501L Listed on: 03/24/2016

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,318

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 13.22 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 13x13
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned OSR

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 6,139 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Wet Bar
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Golf Course Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Water Oriented
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Porch

Additional Homes

  • Additional Residence on Property

Schools

  • Hopewell Elementary School
  • Southern Lehigh Middle School
  • Southern Lehigh Senior

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 017
  • Assessor Parcel Number 642557344179-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,318

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

13.22 Acres

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Whirlpool/Hottub, 2nd Kitchen, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Gas/Propane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite, Laundry, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 6139
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 6139
  • Net Sq Ft: 6139.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 708.58
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6139
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 6
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 4.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd House
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Stone
  • Access To Pool: Yes
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Lawn Sprinkler
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Slate
  • View: Golf Course
  • View: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric Service: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas, S/W Changeover
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • Elementary School: HOPEWELL
  • High School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 1042400.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 246500.00
  • Lot Features: Level, Open
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.22
  • Lot Dimensions: 13X13
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 575689.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Balcony
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: OSR

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3968758
  • Tax Annual Amount: 26318.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 642557344179-00001
  • Tax Lot: 017
  • Tax Year: 2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 24, 2016
Closed on
May 5, 2016
Sold by
Penske Richard A and Penske Patricia L
Bought by
Kelly Peter and Kelly Odete Concecao
Seller's Agent
Nancy Ahlum
Carol C Dorey Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Ahlum
Carol C Dorey Real Estate
List Price
$4,350,000
Sold Price
$3,900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-10.34%
Current Estimated Value
$4,181,532

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$281,532
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.71%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 1997
Sold by
White Matthews L and White Jane H
Bought by
Penske Richard H and Penske Patricia L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 1989
Sold by
Hartman Ira A and Hartman Susan L
Bought by
Matthews Matthews L and Matthews Jane H

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 1986
Sold by
Smith Richard M and Smith Shirley D
Bought by
Hartman Ira A and Hartman Susan L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 1978
Bought by
Smith Richard M and Smith Shirley D
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kelly Peter $3,900,000 Attorney
Penske Richard H $1,700,000 --
Matthews Matthews L $975,000 --
Hartman Ira A $430,000 --
Smith Richard M $275,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $3,900,000 0.0% $418 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/05/2016 05/05/16 Sold $3,900,000 -10.3% $635 / Sq Ft
03/24/2016 03/24/16 Pending -- -- --
03/24/2016 03/24/16 For Sale $4,350,000 0.0% $709 / Sq Ft
03/18/2016 03/18/16 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2016 03/09/16 For Sale $4,350,000 -- $466 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $54,602 $2,407,000 $246,500 $2,160,500
2024 $54,602 $2,407,000 $246,500 $2,160,500
2023 $53,527 $2,388,700 $246,500 $2,142,200
2022 $52,739 $2,388,700 $2,142,200 $246,500
2021 $51,562 $2,388,700 $246,500 $2,142,200
2020 $50,567 $2,388,700 $246,500 $2,142,200
2019 $49,754 $2,388,700 $246,500 $2,142,200
2018 $49,754 $2,388,700 $246,500 $2,142,200
2017 $26,589 $1,288,900 $246,500 $1,042,400
2016 -- $1,288,900 $246,500 $1,042,400
2015 -- $1,288,900 $246,500 $1,042,400
2014 -- $1,288,900 $246,500 $1,042,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003908163

Bright MLS

APN: 642557344179-1

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