1846 & 1898 Independent Rd, Breinigsville, PA 18031
About this home
Renovate this 3 bedroom home or build anew on this 12+ acre wooded lot. With the wooded privacy and stream fed pond, the possibilities are endless. This property has a few outbuildings one of which previously housed chickens. Along with its smoke house, spring house and 3 story barn, it builds a case for self-sustainable living. In Clean and green for low taxes. The 3-story barn is 35 x 56 in length and width. The property's age and character provide a unique charm that can be enhanced with thoughtful renovations. Or add a home in the rear for complete privacy (with Township approval). With its proximity to I-78 this is well located to major hubs.
Sale and tax history for 1846 & 1898 Independent Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #PALH2016736
Sep 8, 2026
Listed
$309,900
$219/sq ft
GLVRMLS #784153
Sep 1, 2026
Listed
$309,900
$219/sq ft
+12
Renovate this 3 bedroom home or build anew on this 12+ acre wooded lot. With the wooded privacy and stream fed pond, the possibilities are endless. This property has a few outbuildings one of which previously housed chickens. Along with its smoke house, spring house and 3 story barn, it builds a case for self-sustainable living. In Clean and green for low taxes. The 3-story barn is 35 x 56 in length and width. The property's age and character provide a unique charm that can be enhanced with thoughtful renovations. Or add a home in the rear for complete privacy (with Township approval). With its proximity to I-78 this is well located to major hubs. This property includes 1898 Independent Rd. for a total of 12 Acres.
Public Records
Aug 1, 1991
Sold
$95,000
$67/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,523 (+2.8%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2025
$3,426 (+4.2%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2024
$3,287 (+3.3%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2023
$3,183 (+2.7%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2022
$3,100 (+2.3%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2021
$3,029 (+2.8%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2020
$2,946 (+4.7%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2019
$2,815 (+1.4%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2018
$2,776
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2017
$2,776 (−10.3%)
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
2015
$3,096
$71,600 + $85,200
$156,800
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,418
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,418
Year built
1946
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
543578101173 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R
Rural District
The Rural Districts are those areas that accommodate continued low-density residential development where such development has occurred, in a setting which may continue to contain some rural elements such as farmland, woodland and open space.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Educational/school
Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
14% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Breinigsville, PA • 18031
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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38
25
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Breinigsville. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
6.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1846 & 1898 Independent Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $239,900 and $450,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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