NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $741,202 - $1,009,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,973 Sq Ft
$289/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 11, 2013

Last sale price $550,000 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 56% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,359/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • 9 Acre Lot
  • Marble Flooring
  • Macungie Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Attic

About This Home

As of January 2013

Art comes to life in this architecturally stunning, international-style home, originally built for a Hess Bros. executive. Totally private, accessed by a serpentine driveway & embraced by towering pines, Far Afield is a 9-acre estate property positioned to take advantage of phenomenal views. It is featured in Architectural Digest, October 2012. Recalling the glamour of old Hollywood, this 1930s masterpiece has a distinct art deco vibe & boasts an oval entry hall with marble floors & hand-plastered walls t/o. The sunken LR has cove lighting, a curved wall of windows & a decorative marble fireplace. A covered porch has sweeping views. An upper level sunroom is a panoramic sky box with 360 degree views & 4 sets of French doors. Low maintenance gardens blend with the beauty of old growth trees. Terraced stairs lead to the sumptuous 50' heated pool & party room pool house with distinctive gull wing rooftop, floor-to-ceiling windows, full kitchen & 2 bath/changing areas with showers.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Dorey

carold@doreyrealestate.com Carol C Dorey Real Estate License #RB065249 Listed on: 09/27/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Dorey

carold@doreyrealestate.com Carol C Dorey Real Estate License #RB065249 Listed on: 09/27/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,470

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 9 Acre Lot
  • Sloped Lot
  • Property is in good condition
  • Property is zoned R-A

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,973 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Patio
  • Shed

Schools

  • Lincoln Elementary School
  • Eyer Middle School
  • Emmaus High School

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 046
  • Assessor Parcel Number 548362578669-00001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,470

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Marble
  • Fireplace Features: Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Entry Location: Foyer
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2973
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2973
  • Net Sq Ft: 2973.00
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 193.41
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2973
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Other Structures List: Shed
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Flat
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
  • 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

  • Elementary School: LINCOLN
  • High School: EMMAUS
  • Middle Or Junior School: EYER

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 126750.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 50250.00
  • Lot Features: Sloping
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 9X9
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 392040.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Property Condition: Good
  • Zoning: R-A

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 3880299
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10470.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 548362578669-00001
  • Tax Lot: 046
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 27, 2012
Closed on
Jan 11, 2013
Sold by
O'Brien Elizabeth M
Bought by
Hochberg Wood Ilene
Seller's Agent
Carol Dorey
Carol C Dorey Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Carol Dorey
Carol C Dorey Real Estate
List Price
$575,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-4.35%
Current Estimated Value
$860,051

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$310,051
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.53%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 1, 2000
Sold by
Fraenkel Anna and Fraenkel Fabian
Bought by
Obrien Elizabeth M
Source: Public Records

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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
Hochberg Wood Ilene $550,000 --
Obrien Elizabeth M $405,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/11/2013 01/11/13 Sold $550,000 -4.3% $185 / Sq Ft
11/05/2012 11/05/12 Pending -- -- --
09/27/2012 09/27/12 For Sale $575,000 -- $193 / 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 $9,809 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2024 $9,374 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2023 $9,185 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2022 $8,965 $384,200 $257,600 $126,600
2021 $8,772 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2020 $8,687 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2019 $8,633 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2018 $8,412 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2017 $8,263 $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2016 -- $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2015 -- $384,200 $126,600 $257,600
2014 -- $360,400 $126,600 $233,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1004115572

Bright MLS

APN: 548362578669-1