Go back in time with this East Penn School District Stone Farmhouse located on approximately 3 acres in a park like setting bordered by the Little Lehigh River. Numerous outbuildings including the original one room house to the property. There is no indoor bathroom. This home is still serviced by an outhouse so the property does not qualify for traditional financing. Must be a cash buyer or FHA 203k or other creative financing. First floor has a large eat-in kitchen and a large living room. Second floor is laid out with 3 bedrooms and a "clothing room. " Walk-up attic allows for add'l space to finish off. High ceilings throughout. New roof approx 2 yrs ago complete with new trusses and decking. Basement has shower head, 2 sump pumps, new HW heater and an outside entrance. Incredible potential for the right buyer. Do not enter property without appointment. Proof of funds needed to set-up showing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
2.8 acresLot Size
$127Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Geoffrey Spitko• Rudy Amelio Real Estate
Go back in time with this East Penn School District Stone Farmhouse located on approximately 3 acres in a park like setting bordered by the Little Lehigh River. Numerous outbuildings including the original one room house to the property. There is no indoor bathroom. This home is still serviced by an outhouse so the property does not qualify for traditional financing. Must be a cash buyer or FHA 203k or other creative financing. First floor has a large eat-in kitchen and a large living room. Second floor is laid out with 3 bedrooms and a "clothing room. " Walk-up attic allows for add'l space to finish off. High ceilings throughout. New roof approx 2 yrs ago complete with new trusses and decking. Basement has shower head, 2 sump pumps, new HW heater and an outside entrance. Incredible potential for the right buyer. Do not enter property without appointment. Proof of funds needed to set-up showing.
GLVRMLS #702608
Feb 2, 2023
Listing Removed
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,977 (+3.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2025
$3,850 (+3.4%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2024
$3,725 (+2.0%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2023
$3,650 (+2.4%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2022
$3,564 (+2.2%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2021
$3,488 (+1.0%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2020
$3,455 (+1.7%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2019
$3,396 (+1.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2018
$3,352 (+1.8%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2017
$3,293 (+5.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2015
$3,128
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
Tax history for 8410 Mertztown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,977 (+3.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2025
$3,850 (+3.4%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2024
$3,725 (+2.0%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2023
$3,650 (+2.4%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2022
$3,564 (+2.2%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2021
$3,488 (+1.0%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2020
$3,455 (+1.7%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2019
$3,396 (+1.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2018
$3,352 (+1.8%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2017
$3,293 (+5.3%)
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
2015
$3,128
$65,000 + $85,800
$150,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
—
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.8 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,440
Year built
1870
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
546421481882 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
SR
Semi-Rural Residential District
The purpose of this district is to retain and continue the existing semirural character. Farming should be encouraged. The use of cluster development and open space neighborhoods should be encouraged as a way to preserve some farmland and environmentally sensitive areas and open space.