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3709 ORCHID RD Allentown, PA 18103
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,478 SqFt
Key Details
Sold Price $408,520
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,478 sqft
Price per Sqft $164
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID 1001258339
Sold Date 01/16/18
Style Cape Cod,Farmhouse/National Folk
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 2
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,478
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1850
Annual Tax Amount $7,525
Tax Year 2017
Lot Size 4.988 Acres
Acres 4.99
Lot Dimensions 807,864
Property Description
This historical property offers 2 homes on a private lane, is surrounded by conservancy land, and has ownership rights to riverside frontage on both banks of the prized Little Lehigh River. It feels like country, yet is within minutes of Emmaus. There are 2 residences on the property. The 3 bedroom main house was built over the span of 3 centuries: c. 1760, 1850, 1920. Some key historical details remain- like the 1920 greenhouse which led the farm to become one of the largest producers of Orchids in the United States. The addition facing the river includes a family room with a wood stove and the second floor boast a beautiful custom master bath and dressing room. The detached guest house is a cozy 3 bedroom hideaway facing the river. This c.1920's home features hardwood floors and stone fireplace. Situated on almost 5 acres, the grounds boast a large barn and a 5 car garage. Fresh paint throughout. Whole house propane Generac generator so you are never without power. Main house kitchen needs attention. Property is on a PRIVATE lane drive bye's are NOT welcome. Homes shown by appointment only!
Location
State PA
County Lehigh
Area Lower Macungie Twp (12311)
Zoning SR
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
Basement Full, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Primary Bath(s)
Hot Water Electric
Heating Oil, Baseboard
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 2
Fireplace Y
Heat Source Oil
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Exterior Feature Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Garage Spaces 7.0
Waterfront N
View Y/N Y
View Water
Accessibility None
Porch Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking Type Detached Garage
Total Parking Spaces 7
Garage Y
Building
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Cape Cod, Farmhouse/National Folk
Level or Stories 2
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District East Penn
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 548497790981-00001
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
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