7566 Blue Mountain House Road

Kempton, PA 19529

$999,000
Price
4
Beds
1
Bath
1
1/2 Bath
2,451 Sq. Ft.
$408 / Sq. Ft.
2,451
Sq. Ft.
$408
per Sq. Ft.

Description

As you turn onto Blue Mountain House Road, you'll soon discover why this farm has been so often photographed. With a rich history dating back to the French and Indian War, the present owner is believed to be the 3rd family to own the lands since the mid 1700's! Recently subdivided, the farm comprises two parcels totaling 86 acres with a combination of natural habitat/wetlands (13ac), tillable (36ac) and wooded acreage (37.5ac). A true depiction of early American farm life, the home is dated 1851...As you turn onto Blue Mountain House Road, you'll soon discover why this farm has been so often photographed. With a rich history dating back to the French and Indian War, the present owner is believed to be the 3rd family to own the lands since the mid 1700's! Recently subdivided, the farm comprises two parcels totaling 86 acres with a combination of natural habitat/wetlands (13ac), tillable (36ac) and wooded acreage (37.5ac). A true depiction of early American farm life, the home is dated 1851 with 22" wide window sills, wide plank flooring, original Chestnut woodwork and stone construction. A "Sweitzer" L-shaped barn and many outbuildings adorn the property including a smokehouse, butcher house with set kettle, outhouse, pigsty, potato cellar, corn crib, chicken house and equipment shed. Magnificent views abound in every direction with the Blue Mountain as a backdrop and the Pinnacle in the near distance. Preserved under a Lehigh County Conservation Easement all forms of agricultural production are permitted. Home is ready for restoration and buildings need some TLC. Property is enrolled in Act 319 and is being sold AS-IS. Listing Agent is related to Seller and must be present for all showing. Confirmed appts only.
  1. Listed by Greta Kistler • HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup

Property Details for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

Area
Lynn
Style
Colonial
Sub division
Not in Development
LISTING UPDATED: 10/30/2024 10:35 AM

Property Details for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

StatusAvailable
MLS #745599
Days on Market42
Taxes$6,830 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached
Year Built1851
Lot Size86.82 AC / 3,781,708 SF
CountyLehigh County

Building Information for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

Stories2Year Built1851Building Size-Lot Size86.82 AC / 3,781,708 SF

Property Information for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: I-78 to N on Rt 143. L on Slateville Rd in the village of Wanamakers. R on Blue Mountain House Rd.
  • Elementary School: Northwestern
  • HighSchool: Northwestern
  • Middle Junior School: Northwestern
  • School District: Northwestern Lehigh
Owner
  • Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
  • Garage: Detached, Off Street
  • Number of Cars: 10
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association: Lehigh Valley MLS
  • County Taxes: $1,072.01
  • Municipal Taxes: $56.72
  • School Taxes: $5,701.21
  • Total Taxes: $6,829.94
Property
Lot Information
  • Acres: 86.816
  • APN: 449923091257 1
  • Lots: Flat, Not In Development, Public Road, Stream, View, Wooded
  • Lot Size: 50 - 100 Acres
  • Lot Size Source: Other
  • Zoning Code: AP and BM
Property and Assessments
  • County Assessment: $283,600.00
  • Property SubType Category: Detached
  • Sqft Approx Abv Grade: 2451.0
  • Square Footage Source: Tax Records
  • Adult Comm 55 Over: No
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Sewer: Septic
  • Water: Well
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Stone, Vinyl
  • Roof: Metal, Slate
  • Exterior: Covered Porch, Large Barn, Patio, Replacement Windows, Screens, Sidewalk, Storm Door
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Clothes Washer, Oven/Range Gas
  • Basement: Walk-Out
  • Dining: Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island/Peninsula
  • Floor: Hardwood, Linoleum, Tile, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Electric
  • Hot water: Electric
  • Interior Features: Attic Storage, Laundry Lower Level
  • Total Room Count: 10
  • Total Rooms: 6
  • View: Mountain, Panoramic
Room 1
  • Room Length 1: 13.5
  • Room Level 1: Lower Level
  • Room Type 1: Kitchen
  • Room Width 1: 25.5
Room 2
  • Room Length 2: 11.0
  • Room Level 2: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 2: Living Room
  • Room Width 2: 25.5
Room 3
  • Room Description 3: Parlor
  • Room Length 3: 19.0
  • Room Level 3: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 3: Other Room
  • Room Width 3: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Description 4: former Piano Room
  • Room Length 4: 11.5
  • Room Level 4: 1st Floor
  • Room Type 4: Other Room
  • Room Width 4: 12.5
Room 5
  • Room Length 5: 11.5
  • Room Level 5: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 5: Master Bedroom
  • Room Width 5: 12.5
Room 6
  • Room Length 6: 11.5
  • Room Level 6: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 6: Bedroom
  • Room Width 6: 12.5
Room 7
  • Room Length 7: 13.0
  • Room Level 7: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 7: Bedroom
  • Room Width 7: 11.5
Room 8
  • Room Length 8: 13.0
  • Room Level 8: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 8: Bedroom
  • Room Width 8: 11.5
Room 9
  • Room Length 9: 7.0
  • Room Level 9: 2nd Floor
  • Room Type 9: Full Bathroom
  • Room Width 9: 8.0
Room 10
  • Room Description 10: unheated
  • Room Length 10: 10.5
  • Room Level 10: Lower Level
  • Room Type 10: Half Bathroom
  • Room Width 10: 9.0

Property History for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,300,900Additions$186,100Total$1,487,000
Tax Record2024$6,820 ($568 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,431 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,431 SqFtStories3Lot Size9,328,810 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1851ZoningBMCountyLEHIGHAPN449923091257-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7566 Blue Mountain House Road

This home is within Northwestern Lehigh School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Northwestern Lehigh El School
PublicK to 5

Northwestern Lehigh Middle School
Public6 to 8

Northwestern Lehigh High School
Public9 to 12

Weisenberg El School
PublicK to 5

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7566 Blue Mountain House Road is a single family home for sale in Kempton, PA 19529. This property was listed for sale on September 20, 2024 by HowardHanna TheFrederickGroup, it's currently listed at $999,000. This listing's school district is Northwestern Lehigh School District. Nearby schools include Northwestern Lehigh El School, Northwestern Lehigh Middle School and Northwestern Lehigh High School. 7566 Blue Mountain House Road is a 4-bed, 1.5-bath, 2,451 sqft single family home built in 1851.

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