$1,500,000
SOLD SEP 16, 2016
6 Beds
7 Baths
7,151 Sq Ft
5.97 Acres

Recently Sold

$210 Per Sq Ft

35% Below List Price

362 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Second Kitchen
  • In Ground Pool
  • 5.97 Acre Lot
  • Macungie Elementary School Rated A-
  • Panoramic View
  • Fruit Trees

About This Home

As of July 2024

As you arrive past spectacular vistas, Farview Manor conveys an aura of Old World charm, yet offers the finest in amenities, privacy & security. Built in 2004, the estate is an ode to classic design & superior craftsmanship with fieldstone walls, vintage floors & custom moldings, all offering unparalleled warmth & character. The magnificent Great Room flows effortlessly to the Music Room, Gallery & Dining Room. The gourmet Kitchen is a functional masterpiece & adjoins a handsome Breakfast Room. A sumptuous Master Bedroom suite & Office complete the 1st floor. Upstairs are two guest bedroom suites, two bedrooms with shared bath & even a hidden Office. The walk-out lower level adds 5755 sqft with bedroom & bath, living spaces, billiards room, home theater, wine cellar & natatorium, while behind it all are systems second to none. Farview Manor, the perfect portrait of a country home with superb schools, and convenient access to the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia & New York regions.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beth Mitchell

RE/MAX Central - Allentown Listed on: 07/15/2015

RE/MAX Central - Allentown

Co-Listed By

Mary Gedney

RE/MAX Central - Allentown

Last Buyer's Agent

Theodore VanWert

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley License #RS094715A

IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $30,205

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 5.97 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Fruit Trees
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned R-SR

Property Views

  • Panoramic
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Wood Shingle Roof
  • Stucco Exterior
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 7,151 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Family Room Downstairs
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Recreation Room
  • Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Fireplace in Basement

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Off-Street Parking

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Liquid Propane Gas Water Heater
  • Water Softener is Owned
  • Septic System
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 548397843456001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$30,205

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type Category: Detached
  • Style: Traditional
  • Technology: Cable, DSL, Security System, Security Wired, Smoke Detector Wired
  • County Assessment: 1263500.00
  • Stories: 2.0
  • View: Panoramic, Valley
  • V O W Automated Valuation Dis: Yes
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Central Vacuum, Clothes Dryer, Clothes Washer, Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Garage Door, Laundry Hookup, Microwave, Oven Electric, Oven-SC, Refrigerator, Water Softener Own, Water Treatment
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceilings, Center Island, Den/Office, Extended Family Qtrs, Family Room First Level, Family Room Lower Level, Foyer Center, Laundry First, Laundry Lower Level, Recreation Room, Utility/Mud Room, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk in Closet, Wet Bar
  • Floor: Hardwood, Laminate/Resilient, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Bathrooms: 7
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: Family Room, Kitchen, Lower Level, Living Room
  • Total Rooms: 30
  • Basement: Full, Fully Finished, Walk-Out
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Dining Room: Second Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Modern Kitchen
  • Price Per Square Foot: 209.76
  • Sq Ft Approx Abv Grade: 7151
  • Square Footage: 7151
  • Total Room Count: 37

Exterior Features

  • Construction: Brick, Stone, Stucco
  • Exterior: Balcony, Covered Patio, Hot Tub, Insulated Glass, Patio, Pool In Ground, Screens
  • Roof: Wood Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Amperage: 400
  • Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
  • Cooling: Central AC, Zoned Cooling
  • Heat Type: Forced Air, Hot Water, Liquid Propane, Radiant, Zoned Heat
  • Hot Water: Liquid Propane
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well

Schools

  • School District: East Penn

Lot Info

  • Acres: 5.973
  • Lots: Fruit Tree, Not In Development, Partially Wooded, Private Road, View
  • Lot Size: 5 - 10 Acres
  • Lot Sq Ft: 260183
  • Zoning Code: R-SR

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 548397843456001
  • County Taxes: 4776.03
  • Municipal Taxes: 568.58
  • Total Taxes: 30205.24

Multi Family

  • School Taxes: 24860.63

MLS Schools

  • School District: East Penn

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2024
Closed on
Jul 15, 2024
Sold by
Bender Hope
Bought by
Kensinger Mark and Kensinger Joanne L
Seller's Agent
Mick Seislove
BHHS Fox & Roach-Macungie
Buyer's Agent
Robert Susko
RE/MAX Real Estate-Allentown
List Price
$2,750,000
Sold Price
$2,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-16.36%
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$2,364,962

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$64,962
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.82%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2015
Closed on
Sep 16, 2016
Sold by
Brady Nallo Margaret M
Bought by
Bender Hope
Seller's Agent
Beth Mitchell
RE/MAX Central - Allentown
Buyer's Agent
Theodore VanWert
IronValley RE of Lehigh Valley
List Price
$2,300,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$800,000
-34.78%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.59%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 1990
Bought by
Young Minnie K
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 $2,300,000 None Listed On Document
Special Warranty Deed $1,500,000 Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $600,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,200,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/26/2024 07/26/24 Sold $2,300,000 -16.4% $211 / Sq Ft
06/02/2024 06/02/24 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2024 05/13/24 For Sale $2,750,000 +83.3% $252 / Sq Ft
09/16/2016 09/16/16 Sold $1,500,000 -34.8% $210 / Sq Ft
07/11/2016 07/11/16 Pending -- -- --
07/15/2015 07/15/15 For Sale $2,300,000 -- $322 / 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 $32,301 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2024 $30,871 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2023 $30,247 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2022 $29,522 $1,265,200 $1,141,400 $123,800
2021 $28,886 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2020 $28,607 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2019 $28,430 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2018 $27,703 $1,265,200 $123,800 $1,141,400
2017 $27,175 $1,263,500 $122,100 $1,141,400
2016 -- $1,263,500 $122,100 $1,141,400
2015 -- $1,263,500 $122,100 $1,141,400
2014 -- $1,263,500 $122,100 $1,141,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

MLS Number: 500273

Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS®

APN: 548397843456-1