NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $495,000 - $740,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,816 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 02, 2015

Last sale price $430,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 39% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,619/month

423 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 22 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of January 2015

Situated on 22 beautiful acres, this charming circa 1770 log farmhouse was most likely constructed while Pennsylvania was still an English colony. The home was built in 3 sections- the original log house, a circa 1810 stone addition, and a recent addition. The house features a living room w. pellet stove & open beam ceiling, modern eat in kitchen, family room w. pellet stove & cathedral ceiling, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, & 1st floor laundry. Other amenities include a large deck, paver patio, potting shed, and gardens w. flowering plants, original 18x20 summer kitchen, 23x18 building used as a home office & new septic system. The original 24x32 barn is a Swiss double log crib bank barn with forebay which was later enlarged to its current size of 64x50. A lane leads through a wooded area to the fields which have magnificent views. The farm is enrolled in PA Act 319. This well maintained historic farm is situated in a peaceful storybook setting in the picturesque Pennsylvania countryside.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Gary Coles

New Pennsylvania Realty Inc Listed on: 09/14/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Rudy Amelio

Rudy Amelio Real Estate License #RM422676

Rudy Amelio Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,417

Year Built

  • Built in 1770

Lot Details

  • 22 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned RC

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 3 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,816 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Attic Fan
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Northwestern Lehigh Elementary And Middle School
  • Northwestern Lehigh School

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted In Outer Wall Opening
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 007
  • Assessor Parcel Number 542646719917-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,417

Year Built

Built in 1770

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Hot Tub
  • Inclusions: 2 Pellet Stoves
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1770
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Entry Location: Living Room
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 8
  • Room List: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 1816
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1816
  • Net Sq Ft: 1816.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 252.75
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1816
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed, Barn/Farm Building
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Wood
  • 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
  • Open Parking Spaces Count: 3
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 5
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Oil, Baseboard
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • Elementary School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • Middle School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • High School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • School District Key: 300200397016
  • Elementary School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • High School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH
  • Middle Or Junior School: NORTHWESTERN LEHIGH

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 159600.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 8600.00
  • Land Use Code: 1101
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 22.00
  • Lot Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 938500.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: RC

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3852004
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3417.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 542646719917-00001
  • Tax Lot: 007
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Close Date: 01/02/2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 14, 2013
Closed on
Jan 2, 2015
Sold by
Matthias Brian E
Bought by
Ruch Ernest I and Ruch Lee A
Seller's Agent
Gary Coles
New Pennsylvania Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Rudy Amelio
Rudy Amelio Real Estate
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$65,000
-13.13%
Current Estimated Value
$599,081

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$169,081
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.04%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
3.99%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 1996
Sold by
Matthias Brian E and Matthias Deborah L
Bought by
Matthias Brian E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 28, 1986
Sold by
Fritch James and Fritch Linda L
Bought by
Matthias Brian E and Matthias Deborah L

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 1978
Bought by
Fritch James and Fritch Linda L
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
Ruch Ernest I $430,000 Penn Title Company
Matthias Brian E -- --
Matthias Brian E $92,000 --
Fritch James -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Ruch Lee A $210,000
Closed Ruch Ernest I $280,000
Previous Owner Matthias Brian $333,750
Previous Owner Matthias Brian E $266,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/02/2015 01/02/15 Sold $430,000 -6.3% $237 / Sq Ft
11/11/2014 11/11/14 Pending -- -- --
10/23/2014 10/23/14 Price Changed $459,000 -4.2% $253 / Sq Ft
07/11/2014 07/11/14 Price Changed $479,000 -3.2% $264 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 For Sale $495,000 +15.1% $273 / Sq Ft
03/31/2014 03/31/14 Off Market $430,000 -- --
03/25/2014 03/25/14 For Sale $495,000 0.0% $273 / Sq Ft
03/13/2014 03/13/14 Pending -- -- --
09/14/2013 09/14/13 For Sale $495,000 -- $273 / 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 $4,250 $380,500 $219,700 $160,800
2024 $4,077 $380,500 $219,700 $160,800
2023 $3,921 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2022 $3,819 $379,300 $159,600 $219,700
2021 $3,731 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2020 $3,628 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2019 $3,467 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2018 $3,420 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2017 $3,420 $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2016 -- $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2015 -- $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
2014 -- $379,300 $219,700 $159,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1003586868

Bright MLS

APN: 542646719917-1