OFFER DEADLINE 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8TH Affordable, county living, yet a few neighbors close by. Secluded little 2- bedroom tucked in privacy. Enjoy the rural setting in this vinyl/aluminum sided ranch with a walk-up attic that maybe could be more living space someday. Macadam drive leads to the one car garage with a man door. A sidewalk leads to the side home entry, 11 x 25 covered porch for rocking chairs and morning coffee. The eat-in kitchen offers a nice amount of counter space, dishwasher, electric range, stainless steel sink, pantry, under counter lighting and ceiling fan fixture. Home boasts wood floors and replacement windows throughout all rooms including the bathroom. Public sewer! Massive living room, front picture window and side porch window for plenty of sunshine. Corner built -in China closet and to top it off a ceiling fan fixture. Front door entry with a 4- glass door panel and storm door leading to a small front porch. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful views you get to enjoy, but do not need to mow the land. Opposite the front door entry is the walk-up stairs to second floor attic. Two good-sized bedrooms, each with closets with some shelving, and two windows. Cheery tiled bathroom has vanity, tub shower, medicine cabinet and decorative corner shelving. The basement has an outside exit, dual oil tanks and washer and dryer hook-ups. What a place to call home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1973Year Built
0.27 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Linda A. Martin• Coldwell Banker Heritage Real Estate - Quakertown
•215-536-6777 (broker)
•nick.kavounas@cbheritage.com (broker)
Bought with Doug Frederick• Howard Hanna The Frederick Group
OFFER DEADLINE 3:30 PM WEDNESDAY JANUARY 8TH Affordable, county living, yet a few neighbors close by. Secluded little 2- bedroom tucked in privacy. Enjoy the rural setting in this vinyl/aluminum sided ranch with a walk-up attic that maybe could be more living space someday. Macadam drive leads to the one car garage with a man door. A sidewalk leads to the side home entry, 11 x 25 covered porch for rocking chairs and morning coffee. The eat-in kitchen offers a nice amount of counter space, dishwasher, electric range, stainless steel sink, pantry, under counter lighting and ceiling fan fixture. Home boasts wood floors and replacement windows throughout all rooms including the bathroom. Public sewer! Massive living room, front picture window and side porch window for plenty of sunshine. Corner built -in China closet and to top it off a ceiling fan fixture. Front door entry with a 4- glass door panel and storm door leading to a small front porch. Step outside to enjoy the peaceful views you get to enjoy, but do not need to mow the land. Opposite the front door entry is the walk-up stairs to second floor attic. Two good-sized bedrooms, each with closets with some shelving, and two windows. Cheery tiled bathroom has vanity, tub shower, medicine cabinet and decorative corner shelving. The basement has an outside exit, dual oil tanks and washer and dryer hook-ups. What a place to call home.
BRIGHT MLS #PALH2010820
Feb 28, 2025
Sold
$275,500
$255/sq ft
Jan 9, 2025
Pending
—
Jan 3, 2025
Listed
$249,900
$231/sq ft
GLVRMLS #186335
Oct 29, 2003
Sold
$137,001
$127/sq ft
Aug 21, 2003
Listed
$136,000
$126/sq ft
+3
Charming, tucked away solidly built (Houser) with wonderful hardwood floors, solid oak kitchen cabinets, tiled spacious bath, ample closets, a full basement which could easily be finished and a covered side porch that will melt your heart. Antique stove in LL does not remain. Window A/C in LR may stay as well as wooden cabinets in LL.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,497 (+3.3%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2025
$2,418 (+4.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2024
$2,311 (+2.1%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2023
$2,264 (+2.5%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2022
$2,210 (+2.2%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2021
$2,162 (+1.0%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2020
$2,141 (+0.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2019
$2,128 (+2.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2018
$2,074 (+1.8%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2017
$2,036 (+4.5%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2015
$1,949
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
Tax history for 4865 Vera Cruz Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$2,497 (+3.3%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2025
$2,418 (+4.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2024
$2,311 (+2.1%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2023
$2,264 (+2.5%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2022
$2,210 (+2.2%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2021
$2,162 (+1.0%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2020
$2,141 (+0.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2019
$2,128 (+2.6%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2018
$2,074 (+1.8%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2017
$2,036 (+4.5%)
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
2015
$1,949
$18,800 + $75,900
$94,700
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1.5
Lot width
131 ft.
Lot depth
83 ft.
Lot size
0.27 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,080
Year built
1973
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
549337943200 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-SR
Rural Suburban Residential District
To provide for low density residential neighborhoods that are primarily composed of single-family detached dwellings. To protect these areas from incompatible uses
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Library
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 5
Asphalt Driveway
Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Flooring Type: Wood
Not Furnished
Interior Features: Attic, Tub Shower, CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Full Bath
Laundry Type: Basement
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Walkout Stairs
Exterior
Property Information
Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1080
Federal Flood Zone: A, X
Improvement Assessed Value: $75,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Unknown
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Garage(s)
Building Not Winterized
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Secluded
Lot Size Dimensions: 131.00 x 82.48
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,800
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,080
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft.: 1,080
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
City/Town Tax: $42.62
County Tax: $357.97
School Tax: $1,988.70
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $94,700
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,389.29
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024
Utilities
Utilities Information
Circuit Breakers
Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No
Location
School Information
School District Name: EAST PENN
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Cross Street: Quarry Drive
Directions: Coming from South, Dilingersville Rd to Right onto Vera Cruz Road. Follow for 1.9 miles then Turn Right onto a private drive between a white Ranch house 4873 and a beige Cape Cod 4851, just before a cluster of mailboxes. There is no street sign. Follow for 394 feet to last house on the Right.
Municipality: UPPER MILFORD TWP
Road Responsibility: Easement/Right of Way, Private, Road Maintenance Agreement
Road Surface Type: Gravel
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,080
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 0.27 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 549337943200 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
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Schools
Lincoln El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Lower Macungie Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
7/10
Emmaus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
8/10
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Climate risks
9/10 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 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
20% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$265,000 – $321,000
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