Welcome to this gorgeous offering. This circa 1800 farm home sits on a wonderful piece of property. If you were looking for a combination of old world charm with updated amenities then you are going to absolutely love this property. Smile as you approach this beautiful corner property. Before you enter the home take notice to the large functional barn that adds unlimited possibilities. Walk into a large tiled 4 season sunroom or den. You'll be surprised to notice that this is a bright open airy home. The first floor is home to a large living room and a separate large dining room. There is gorgeous original wide plank wood flooring throughout. The living room has a stone inlaid & wood burning fireplace which is ready to warm your soul on cool winter nights. The dining room has a fireplace of its own. The completely updated eat in kitchen is absolutely gorgeous. It contains tile flooring, quartz countertops with bar stool seating, stainless steel appliances, fantastic lighting, rich wood cabinetry, a recessed sink and a window above the sink with wonderful country views. The first floor is complemented with a tiled powder room. The second floor is home to three large bedrooms, all with gorgeous original wide plank flooring. The master bedroom is oversized with 2 large closets and is the perfect oasis. The family bath is completely tiled and updated with fantastic lighting, a large jetted soaking tub, a pedestal sink, wainscoating, and a nice size stall shower. If you need additional room, stroll up to the completely finished third level where you will find your fourth bedroom or bonus area. If you enjoy fairweather activities you are going to revel in your fantastic sprawling yard and a large bricked patio area. This is the perfect place to entertain your friends and family at your summer barbecues. This property continues on with a large functional barn with a built-in two car garage and endless storage possibilities. Honarable mentions to this home include numerous updates, recent paint throughout, Pella updated windows and doors, 4 zone efficient heating and so much more. All this is located just a stroll from parks, shopping centers, fantastic eateries in attractions, area hospitals and medical centers and all major thoroughfares.
Single-familyProperty Type
1879Year Built
0.82 acresLot Size
$200Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nathan Guttman• Keller Williams Real Estate - Allentown
•610-435-1800 (broker)
•frontdesk466@kw.com (broker)
Bought with Hilary Notario• Coldwell Banker Realty
Beautiful, circa 1800 farm home w/ old world charm & updated amenities. Walk into a lg tiled 4 season sunroom or den. Bright, open & airy home. 1st flr is home to a lg LR & lg DR. Gorgeous orig wide plank wd flrs thru-out. Stone inlaid & wd burning FP in LR. DR also has a FP. Updated eat in KIT w/ tile flrs, quartz counters w/ barstool seating, SS appl's, fantastic lighting, wd cabs, recessed sink & window above the sink. 1st flr complemented w/ a tiled powder rm. 2nd flr has 3 lg BRs, all w/ gorgeous orig wide plank flrs. Oversized MBR w/ 2 lg closets. FBA is tiled & updated w/ fantastic lighting, lg jetted tub, pedestal sink, wainscoating & stall shower. Completely finished 3rd flr where you find a 4th BR or bonus rm. Fantastic sprawling yard & lg bricked patio. Lg functional barn w/ built-in 2 car garage & plenty of storage. Notables incl many updates, recent paint, Pella updated windows & doors, 4 zone eff heat & more. Near parks, shops, eateries, attractions, hospitals & all major roads.
GLVRMLS #526356
Jan 24, 2017
Listing Removed
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BRIGHT MLS #1007503066
Jan 24, 2017
Listing Removed
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Jul 25, 2016
Listed
$324,900
$149/sq ft
GLVRMLS #202076
Sep 17, 2004
Sold
$225,000
$103/sq ft
Jul 3, 2004
Listed
$249,900
$114/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 21, 1999
Sold
$139,900
$64/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 30, 1988
Sold
$176,400
$81/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,103 (+3.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2025
$4,940 (+3.4%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2024
$4,779 (+2.0%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2023
$4,684 (+2.4%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2022
$4,573 (+2.2%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2021
$4,476 (+1.0%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2020
$4,433 (+1.7%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2019
$4,358 (+1.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2018
$4,301 (+1.8%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2017
$4,225 (+5.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2015
$4,014
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
Tax history for 8997 Mertztown Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,103 (+3.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2025
$4,940 (+3.4%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2024
$4,779 (+2.0%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2023
$4,684 (+2.4%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2022
$4,573 (+2.2%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2021
$4,476 (+1.0%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2020
$4,433 (+1.7%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2019
$4,358 (+1.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2018
$4,301 (+1.8%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2017
$4,225 (+5.3%)
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
2015
$4,014
$64,100 + $129,400
$193,500
*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
1.5
Stories
2.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.83 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,184
Year built
1879
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
545490144924 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
U
Urban Residential District
The purpose of this district is to provide a place for high density development in close proximity to high-traffic-volume corridors. Most types of high-density residential land use are appropriate.