$375,000
SOLD AUG 11, 2017
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,175 Sq Ft
4.72 Acres

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

54 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • 4.72 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Stables
  • Fruit Trees
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

Set on a private 4.7 acres, Molasses Creek Farm is a meticulously maintained farmette with 3-bedroom farmhouse, outbuildings and fenced pastures. The property is perfect for equestrian pursuits, gardening, or enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Circa 1790 residence features many architectural details, including random width floors, beamed ceilings, exposed stone walls and deep window sills. The main level includes living and dining areas, a galley kitchen, and original summer kitchen with walk-in fireplace. The second floor includes three generous bedrooms and a full bath. A 30x36 barn with six horse stalls offers ample room for equestrian pursuits and equipment storage. The workshop building is perfect for hobbyists or a potting shed. Philadelphia and New York City are conveniently accessed from this location. Historic Bethlehem, the Sands Casino, and the popular shops and restaurants of the Promenade at Saucon Valley are all a short drive from Molasses Creek Farm.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tim Shannon

Kurfiss Sotheby's Int. Realty Listed on: 02/24/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

nonmember nonmember

NON MBR Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,275

Year Built

  • Built in 1790

Lot Details

  • 4.72 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Fruit Trees
  • Property is zoned RA

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 2,175 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Partial Basement
  • Storage In Attic
  • Electric Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Zoned For Horses
  • Stables

Utilities

  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Summer or Winter Changeover Switch For Hot Water
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Septic System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-010-009

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,275

Year Built

Built in 1790

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Farm House
  • County Assessment: 35150.00
  • Miscellaneous: Zoned for Horses
  • View: Hills, Mountain
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • V O W Consumer Comment: Yes
  • Year Built: 1790
  • Year Built Exception: Unknown
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven/Range, Oven Electric
  • Interior Amenities: Attic Storage, Family Room First Level, Laundry Lower Level, Utility/Mud Room
  • Floor: Hardwood, Softwood
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 9
  • Basement: Partial
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Dining Room: Dining Room, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 172.41
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 2175
  • Square Footage: 2175
  • Total Room Count: 10

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Stone, Wood
  • Exterior: Deck, Porch, Small Barn, Stable, Utility Shed
  • Roof: Asphalt Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: Detached
  • Parking: Off Street

Utilities

  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Oil, Wood Stove
  • Hot Water: Oil, Summer/Winter Hookup
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Schools

  • Middle School: Milford
  • High School: Quakertown

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.720
  • Lots: Flat, Fruit Tree, Public Road
  • Lot Size: 3 - 5 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 205603
  • Zoning Code: RA

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-010-009
  • County Taxes: 815.00
  • Municipal Taxes: 70.00
  • Total Taxes: 6275.00

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 5389.00

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Kauffman Harrison L and Kauffman Rebecca
Bought by
Rumbaugh Ingrid M
Seller's Agent
Mariel Gniewoz Weiss
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
Buyer's Agent
Riley Galt
Keller Williams Main Line
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$599,990
Premium/Discount to List
$90
0.02%
Views
113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-24.22%
Original Mortgage
$419,993
Outstanding Balance
$419,639
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$151,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2021
Closed on
May 4, 2021
Sold by
Kauffman Harrison L and Kauffman Rebecca
Bought by
Pa Turnpike Commission
Seller's Agent
Andrea Farrell
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Matthew McClay
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 31, 2021
Closed on
Feb 23, 2021
Sold by
Flynn Rachael A
Bought by
Kauffman Harrison L and Kauffman Rebecca
Seller's Agent
Andrea Farrell
BHHS Fox & Roach-Blue Bell
Buyer's Agent
Matthew McClay
Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
List Price
$439,900
Sold Price
$440,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.02%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$374,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 24, 2017
Closed on
Aug 11, 2017
Sold by
Gorchinsky Frederick John and Gorchinsky Linda Louise
Bought by
Flynn Rachel A
Seller's Agent
Tim Shannon
Kurfiss Sotheby's Int. Realty
Buyer's Agent
nonmember nonmember
NON MBR Office
List Price
$390,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.57%
Original Mortgage
$337,500
Interest Rate
3.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1973
Bought by
Gorchinsky Frederick John and Gorchinsky Linda
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $599,990 None Listed On Document
Deed -- None Listed On Document
Deed $440,000 Greater Montgomery Stlmt Svc
Deed $375,000 Sovereight Search & Abstartc
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $419,993 New Conventional
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $374,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $333,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $337,500 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Sold $599,990 0.0% $276 / Sq Ft
05/20/2025 05/20/25 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $599,900 +36.3% $276 / Sq Ft
03/11/2021 03/11/21 Sold $440,000 0.0% $202 / Sq Ft
02/08/2021 02/08/21 Pending -- -- --
01/31/2021 01/31/21 For Sale $439,900 +17.3% $202 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $375,000 0.0% $172 / Sq Ft
08/11/2017 08/11/17 Sold $375,000 -3.8% $172 / Sq Ft
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2017 04/19/17 Pending -- -- --
02/24/2017 02/24/17 For Sale $390,000 0.0% $179 / Sq Ft
02/05/2017 02/05/17 For Sale $390,000 -- $179 / 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 $7,088 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2024 $7,088 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2023 $7,018 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2022 $6,899 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2021 $6,899 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2020 $6,899 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2019 $6,708 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2018 $6,475 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2017 $6,275 $35,150 $6,660 $28,490
2016 $5,641 $31,600 $6,680 $24,920
2015 -- $31,600 $6,680 $24,920
2014 -- $31,600 $6,680 $24,920
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 539275

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 23-010-009