This historic Gentleman's Farm is a fascinating marriage of old and new, on more than five acres of beautiful Center Valley countryside which can be traced back to a land conveyance by William Penn in 1682. The stunning farmhouse has been fully renovated, yet maintains its original charm with lovely architectural details at every turn. Both inside and out, this home provides for effortless entertaining, and yet is intimate enough for cozy family gatherings. The restoration of the farmhouse features spectacular interior stone walls with modern enhancements that wrap around the original structure. No matter where you venture, large windows provide a backdrop of magnificent trees and manicured lawn. The dramatic foyer and staircase set the stage for the historic yet modern blend you will find throughout. Tastefully renovated, there is a wonderful kitchen with high-end appliances and cathedral ceiling. Additionally, the 1st floor offers living room, dining room, family room, sunroom and office space. Rich in character and comfort, the second floor has a warm and inviting ambience, a handsomely-appointed MBR suite, luxurious bath, walk-in closet and three additional bedrooms with 3 renovated baths. The magnificent 1808 stone barn stands testimony to the artistry of past craftsmen and the legacy of Pennsylvania farm properties. With turn of the century additions, the barn features a guest suite, exercise room, workshop and hobby room for other endeavors. Outside, complementing this historical setting, are mature hedgerows, lovely patios, stone walls, and fabulous outbuildings that provide additional venues for the car enthusiast and hobbyist.
Single-familyProperty Type
1789Year Built
5.27 acresLot Size
$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nancy Ahlum• Carol C Dorey Real Estate
•610-346-8811 (broker)
•info@doreyrealestate.com (broker)
Bought with Michelle Olson• Carol C Dorey Real Estate
This historic Gentleman's Farm is a marriage of old & new, on 5.5 acres of beautiful Center Valley countryside which can be traced back to William Penn in 1682. The stunning farmhouse has been fully renovated, yet maintains its original charm with lovely architectural details & stone walls. Large windows provide a backdrop of magnificent trees & manicured lawn. Tastefully renovated, there is a wonderful kitchen with stainless appliances & cathedral ceiling. Additionally, the 1st floor offers living room, dining room, family room, sunroom & office space. The 2nd floor has a handsomely-appointed MBR suite, luxurious bath, walk-in closet, 3 additional bedrooms with 3 renovated baths. The magnificent 1808 stone barn stands testimony to craftsmen & the legacy of PA farm properties. The barn features a guest suite, exercise rm, workshop & hobby rm. Complementing this historical setting, are mature hedgerows, lovely patios, stone walls & outbuildings for the car enthusiast & hobbyist.
BRIGHT MLS #1002594602
Jun 15, 2015
Sold
$999,000
$221/sq ft
May 8, 2015
Listing Removed
—
May 5, 2015
Listed
$999,000
$221/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1991
Sold
$255,000
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,056 (+2.0%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2025
$13,781
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2024
$13,781 (−3.2%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2023
$14,243 (+1.5%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2022
$14,033 (+2.3%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2021
$13,720 (+2.0%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2020
$13,455 (+1.6%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2019
$13,239
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2018
$13,239 (+2.3%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2017
$12,936 (+15.7%)
$131,000 + $496,100
$627,100
2015
$11,178
$131,000 + $414,600
$545,600
Tax history for 5218 W Hopewell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$14,056 (+2.0%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2025
$13,781
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2024
$13,781 (−3.2%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2023
$14,243 (+1.5%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2022
$14,033 (+2.3%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2021
$13,720 (+2.0%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2020
$13,455 (+1.6%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2019
$13,239
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2018
$13,239 (+2.3%)
$131,000 + $504,600
$635,600
2017
$12,936 (+15.7%)
$131,000 + $496,100
$627,100
2015
$11,178
$131,000 + $414,600
$545,600
*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
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
229,535
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,519
Year built
1789
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
641414759669 1
Parking Spaces
50
Basement
Yes
Accessible
Yes
HOA Dues
—
Garage
Yes
Features
Views, Green, Pool
Last updated by owner on Jun 2, 2020.
R-1
Rural Residential Zone
The purpose of this Zone is to blend low density residential uses amid environmentally sensitive lands that have proximity to agricultural activity. This Zone seeks to permanently preserve open spaces characterized by woodlands, steep slopes and stream valleys. In addition this Zone will promote the preservation and enhancement of historical and cultural resources that contribute to the character and heritage of the community. Conservation design developments are encouraged to offer the greatest density and design flexibility so that proposed developments can partner in the protection of sensitive and/or valuable natural and cultural features of the site. Conventional developments that do not engage the conservation design process will be subject to density penalty. This Zone also provides opportunity for rural residential growth that serves to meet the Township’s projected fair share of its housing demand.