NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1940 Stonesthrow Rd Bethlehem, PA 18015

Upper Saucon Township Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,460,000 - $2,870,000

4 Beds
7 Baths
5,302 Sq Ft
$395/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 12, 2016

Last sale price $1,300,000 $245 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,132/month

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • Water Oriented
  • 5.87 Acre Lot
  • Southern Lehigh High School Rated A-
  • Commercial Range
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

As of April 2016

The sounds of a waterfall blend with whispering woods as you travel the private road to Stones Crossing. Set on 5.8 pristine acres this home offers decks & terraces w/expansive views. A designer’s touch brings fresh, vibrant accents to the immaculate living space. Graceful proportions, gentle curves, soaring ceilings & copious windows highlight unforgettable rooms. Replete with built ins, wood floors, & a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, the great room stands at the heart of the main level. Equally compelling is the stunning kitchen with French-styled cabinets, baking station, farmhouse sink & Brazilian granite. There are 4 en suite bedrooms, including a 1st flr master’s suite w/French doors to a balcony, & adjacent library w/Brazilian cherry floors. The finished walkout lower level has 2nd kitchen, 5th full bath, & flex space for a guest suite, hobby room or fitness area. Elevator, solid wood doors, attached 3-car garage & 24’x 32’ barn for automobiles or recreational vehicles.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Margaret Koller

(610) 248-2863 maggiek@doreyrealestate.com RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown License #AB067864 Listed on: 08/31/2015

RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown

Last Buyer's Agent

datacorrect BrightMLS

datacorrect@brightmls.com Non Subscribing Office

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,456

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 5.87 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned SMC

Parking

  • 4 Car Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,302 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Commercial Range
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile or Brick

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Whirlpool Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

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

Schools

  • Liberty Bell Elementary School
  • Southern Lehigh Middle School
  • Southern Lehigh Senior

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Bottled Gas
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Well
  • Propane Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Mobility Improvements
  • Barn or Farm Building

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 012
  • Assessor Parcel Number 642601627421-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,456

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Remarks Public: Sunlight filters through the trees and the sounds of a waterfall blend with whispering woods as you travel the private road to Stones Crossing. Set on 5.8 pristine acres in convenient and desirable Center Valley, this gracious home offers a carefully crafted interior and an exterior of decks and terraces with expansive views of the peaceful natural surroundings. A designer's touch brings fresh, vibrant accents and colors to the immaculate living space. Graceful proportions, gentle curves, soaring ceilings, and copious windows highlight unforgettable rooms. Replete with built ins, polished wood floors, and a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, the great room stands at the heart of the main level. Equally compelling is the stunning kitchen with French-styled cabinets, baking station, farmhouse sink and Brazilian granite surfaces. A captivating sunroom provides a venue for quiet moments to read or meditate. There are four luxurious en suite bedrooms, including a first floor master's suite with private dressing room, French doors to a balcony, and an adjacent library warmed by Brazilian cherry floors and patio access. The fully finished walkout lower level has the option of elevator access and features a second kitchen, fifth full bath, and flexible space for a guest suite, hobby room or fitness area. Multi-zoned heating with heated floors, zoned cooling, solid wood doors throughout, an attached three-car garage and a 24'x 32' detached barn for storing automobiles or recreational vehicles are amenities to appreciate in this unparalleled home.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Commercial Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Whirlpool/Hottub, Central Vacuum, Elevator, 2nd Kitchen, Wet/Dry Bar, Dining Area
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 15
  • 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, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5302
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 5302
  • Net Sq Ft: 5302.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 282.91
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5302
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1940

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: No Pool
  • 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
  • Electric Service: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
  • Heating Type: Propane, Forced Air, Radiant
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: SOUTHERN LEHIGH
  • Elementary School: LIBERTY BELL
  • Middle School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH
  • High School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH SENIOR
  • School District Key: 300200397389
  • Elementary School: LIBERTY BELL
  • High School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH SENIOR
  • Middle Or Junior School: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 863600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 138200.00
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Level, Open
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.87
  • Lot Dimensions: 5X5
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 255680.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Balcony
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: SMC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3968887
  • Tax Annual Amount: 20456.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 642601627421-00001
  • Tax Lot: 012
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Close Date: 04/12/2016

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SOUTHERN LEHIGH

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 28, 2020
Sold by
Bartakovits Barry and Bartakovits Sharon
Bought by
Jao Lehigh Llc
Current Estimated Value
$2,096,670

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 20, 2018
Sold by
Bartakovits Barry and Bartakovits Sharon
Bought by
Bartakovits Barry and Bartakovits Sharon

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2015
Closed on
Apr 8, 2016
Sold by
Steitz John M and Steitz Susan M
Bought by
Bartkovits Barry and Bartakovits Sharon
Seller's Agent
Margaret Koller
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-13.33%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.15%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2012
Closed on
Oct 22, 2012
Sold by
Shipman Mark
Bought by
Steitz John M
Seller's Agent
Margaret Koller
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Denise Kurtz
Continental Realty Co., Inc.
List Price
$1,579,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$179,000
-11.34%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.11%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2005
Sold by
Vanvliet James C and Van Vliet Roberta M
Bought by
Shipman Mark and Shipman Jo Ann

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2005
Sold by
Vanvliet Roberta M
Bought by
Vanvliet James C and Vanvliet Roberta M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 23, 1996
Sold by
Vanvliet James C and Vanvliet Roberta M
Bought by
Vanvliet Roberta M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 31, 1989
Bought by
Vanvliet James C and Vanvliet Roberta M
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
Jao Lehigh Llc -- None Available
Bartakovits Barry -- None Available
Bartkovits Barry $1,300,000 None Available
Steitz John M $1,400,000 --
Shipman Mark $500,000 None Available
Vanvliet James C -- --
Vanvliet Roberta M -- --
Vanvliet James C -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Sold $1,300,000 0.0% $240 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
04/12/2016 04/12/16 Sold $1,300,000 -13.3% $245 / Sq Ft
03/31/2016 03/31/16 Pending -- -- --
03/31/2016 03/31/16 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2015 08/31/15 For Sale $1,500,000 0.0% $283 / Sq Ft
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Sale $1,500,000 +7.1% $277 / Sq Ft
10/22/2012 10/22/12 Sold $1,400,000 -6.4% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
09/09/2012 09/09/12 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2012 08/24/12 Price Changed $1,495,000 -5.3% $206 / Sq Ft
05/29/2012 05/29/12 For Sale $1,579,000 -- $217 / 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 $24,588 $1,083,900 $157,900 $926,000
2024 $24,588 $1,083,900 $157,900 $926,000
2023 $24,289 $1,083,900 $157,900 $926,000
2022 $23,931 $1,083,900 $926,000 $157,900
2021 $23,397 $1,083,900 $157,900 $926,000
2020 $22,945 $1,083,900 $157,900 $926,000
2019 $20,867 $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
2018 $20,867 $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
2017 $20,666 $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
2016 -- $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
2015 -- $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
2014 -- $1,001,800 $138,200 $863,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Margaret Koller

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Margaret Koller

    RE/MAX

    (610) 248-2863

    6 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Margaret Koller
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  • Jeanette Perruso

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Jeanette Perruso

    Weichert Realtors

    (610) 310-8359

    64 Total Sales

    Jeanette Perruso
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  • Denise Kurtz

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Denise Kurtz

    Continental Realty Co., Inc.

    (267) 614-7996

    31 Total Sales

    Denise Kurtz
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1002626190

Bright MLS

APN: 642601627421-1

Pennsylvania Lehigh County Bethlehem 18015 Upper Saucon Township

1940 Stonesthrow Rd, Bethlehem, PA

This home is located at 1940 Stonesthrow Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015 since 31 August 2015 and is currently estimated at $2,096,670, approximately $395 per square foot. This property was built in 2005. 1940 Stonesthrow Rd is a home located in Lehigh County with nearby schools including Southern Lehigh High School, Arts Academy Charter Middle School, and St Michael the Archangel School.

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