Welcome to this Beautifully maintained and ready to move into Cape-style home in the desirable Leather Corner Post Farms area of Orefield! Situated on approximately 1.08 Gorgeous acres, this property offers almost 2700 square feet of living space, a versatile floor plan, with beautiful countryside views. The home features 3/4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a spacious 49 handle kitchen with Corian countertops, hardwood flooring and breakfast bar. The first-floor family room offers a brick wood burning fireplace and built-in bookshelves, creating a warm and welcoming space to relax or entertain. A convenient first-floor laundry room adds everyday functionality, while the flexible layout provides space for a 1st floor home office, den, or fourth bedroom. Upstairs, the primary suite features a full bath with Corian countertops. The finished lower-level recreation room offers additional living and entertaining space with a coal stove that the current owner uses as a very good and efficient source of heat in colder months. Step outside and enjoy the large rear covered patio, an ideal spot for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining. An attached two-car garage and spacious driveway provide tons of parking. Enjoy the balance of a country setting and convenient access to Routes 309, 100, 22, and 78. You won't want to miss out on the opportunity to make this property your own in the Parkland Schools.
Single-familyProperty Type
1985Year Built
1.08 acresLot Size
$186Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Pam L Pfennig• BHHS Homesale Realty- Reading Berks
PRICE, CONDITION, LOCATION!!! PARKLAND SCHOOLS BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED & UPDATED CAPE HOME LOCATED IN LOVELY LEATHER CORNER POST FARMS AREA. YOU'LL LOVE THE NEWLY INSTALLED CUSTOM KITCHEN W/ CORIAN TOPS, FLAT SURFACE RANGE/OVEN, LGE PANTRY, HARDWOOD FLOORING. 1ST FL FAM ROOM W/ BRICK FP AND BUILT-IN BOOKSHELVES. HANDY 1ST FL LAUNDRY RM. VERSATILE FLOOR PLAN WITH EXTRA ROOM FOR DEN/OFFICE/OR 4TH BR. 2ND FL OFFERS MASTER SUITE W/ DIVIDED MASTER BATH W/ NEW CORIAN TOPS. HUGE LL FINISHED FAM/REC ROOM W/ STOVE. NEW HEAT PUMP & CENTRAL AIR, WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIER JUST INSTALLED. NEW HOT WATER HEATER. WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM. EXTENDED 2 CAR GARAGE, SPACIOUS CONCRETE DRIVEWAY. BEAUTIFUL COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS W/ CONV LOCATION TO RTE'S 309, 100, 22 & 78. THIS IS A PERFECT COUNTRY HOME - CLOSE TO EVERYTHING, IN A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION.
GLVRMLS #280976
Sep 5, 2007
Listing Removed
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GLVRMLS #277773
Jul 18, 2007
Listing Removed
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GLVRMLS #273930
Jun 13, 2007
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Sep 1, 1993
Sold
$157,000
$58/sq ft
Public Records
May 25, 1985
Sold
$127,900
$48/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,610 (+3.1%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2025
$6,414 (+6.8%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2024
$6,003 (+2.5%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2023
$5,859 (+0.4%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2022
$5,833
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2021
$5,833
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2020
$5,833 (+2.7%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2019
$5,680 (+2.0%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2018
$5,567 (+1.5%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2017
$5,486 (+3.0%)
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
2015
$5,327
$77,200 + $211,700
$288,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.08 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,111
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,111
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
545797997434 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 19, 2026.
AR
Agricultural- Rural Residential
To provide for development only at a low intensity in areas where public water and sewer service are less likely to be able to be efficiently provided. To encourage the preservation of farmland by directing growth to occur at higher densities in areas where central utilities can be efficiently provided. To seek to minimize conflicts between agricultural and residential uses. To also recognize that many of these areas have already developed or been approved for single family detached houses in a semirural setting.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Educational/school
Golf related
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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
12% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Orefield, PA • 18069
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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66
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53
37
38
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 21% for direct sun exposure in Orefield. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5848 Kernsville Rd
$500,750
$850 over list price of $500K
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