This unique structure was built in 1880 as a hotel and "public house" and was the stagecoach stop for travelers between Philadelphia and Bethlehem. Since converted into 4 very spacious apartments with an effort to keeping some of the buildings original stature, there are 2 units on each floor flanking an impressive center hallway. Don't miss out on this property situated on 2 acres in the middle of the Village of Applebachsville.
Own a piece of history! Built in 1850 as a hotel and "public house" it was the stagecoach stop for travelers between Philadelphia and Bethlehem. Since converted into 4 very spacious apartments with an eye to keeping some of the buildings original stature, there are 2 units on each floor flanking an impressive center hallway. The walk-up, time capsule, third floor might offer additional possibilities to those with creative vision. Don't miss out on this special structure situated on 2 acres in the middle of the village of Applebachsville, just minutes from Lake Towhee and a short drive to the marina on Lake Nockamixon.
Public Records
Nov 21, 1986
Sold
$150,000
$32/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 30, 1980
Sold
$81,000
$17/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,184 (+2.7%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2025
$6,992
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2024
$6,992 (+1.0%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2023
$6,924 (+1.7%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2022
$6,810
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2021
$6,810
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2020
$6,810 (+2.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2019
$6,625 (+3.5%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2018
$6,399 (+3.1%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2017
$6,205 (+3.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2015
$5,978 (+1.6%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2014
$5,886 (+1.4%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2013
$5,804 (+2.1%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2011
$5,685 (+1.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2010
$5,587
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
Tax history for 896 Old Bethlehem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,184 (+2.7%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2025
$6,992
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2024
$6,992 (+1.0%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2023
$6,924 (+1.7%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2022
$6,810
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2021
$6,810
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2020
$6,810 (+2.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2019
$6,625 (+3.5%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2018
$6,399 (+3.1%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2017
$6,205 (+3.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2015
$5,978 (+1.6%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2014
$5,886 (+1.4%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2013
$5,804 (+2.1%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2011
$5,685 (+1.8%)
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
2010
$5,587
$4,760 + $29,240
$34,000
*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
8
Baths
4
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.03 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,730
Year built
1880
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Bucks County
APN
14-007-072
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
VC-1
Village Center-1
The purpose of this district is to protect the character of existing villages in rural areas. A variety of residential and small-scale commercial uses are permitted to continue the existing land use pattern. The intensities are intended to allow in-fill development that is compatible with existing conditions in the villages.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Cars: 6
Parking: Off Street
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 5
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms: 4
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Features
Attic Storage
Cooling: Window A/C
Technology: Cable
Floor: Hardwood, Vinyl, Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range, Washer/Dryer
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 22
# of Rooms (Total): 16
Dining Area, Eat-In Kitchen
Dirt, Outside Entrance
Other Room 1
Bedroom
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 7
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 2
Bedroom
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 12.5
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 3
Living Room
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 15
Room Length: 16
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 4
Dining Room
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 5
Kitchen
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 11
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 6
Bathroom (Full)
Room Description: Apartment #1
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 7
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 7
Bedroom
Room Description: Apartment #2
Room Width: 12
Room Length: 15
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 8
Living Room
Room Description: Apartment #2
Room Width: 16
Room Length: 15
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 9
Kitchen
Room Description: Apartment #2
Room Width: 15
Room Length: 10
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 10
Room Description: Apartment #2
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 11
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 11
Bathroom (Full)
Room Description: Apartment #2
Room Width: 9.5
Room Length: 4
Room Level: 1st Floor
Other Room 12
Bedroom
Room Description: Apartment #3
Room Width: 16.2
Room Length: 12
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 13
Living Room
Room Description: Apartment #3
Room Width: 13
Room Length: 16
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 14
Den Study Office
Room Description: Apartment #3
Room Width: 9.5
Room Length: 14.5
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 15
Kitchen
Room Description: Apartment #3
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 13.4
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 16
Bathroom (Full)
Room Description: Apartment #3
Room Width: 8
Room Length: 10
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 17
Bedroom
Room Description: Apartment #4
Room Width: 15
Room Length: 15
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 18
Living Room
Room Description: Apartment #4
Room Width: 16
Room Length: 14.5
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 19
Dining Room
Room Description: Apartment #4
Room Width: 11
Room Length: 11.5
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Other Room 20
Kitchen
Room Description: Apartment #4
Room Width: 8.5
Room Length: 16
Room Level: 2nd Floor
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof: Tar Gravel
Lot Information
Not In Development, Paved Road, Public Road, View, Wooded
1 - 3 Acres
Lot Sq. Ft.: 88,557
Property Features
Acres: 2.033
Sq. Ft.: 4,730
Approximate Sq. Ft. (Above Grade): 4730
Property Information
APN: 14007072
Residential
Apartment Style
Type of Ownership: Fee Simple
Construction: Stone, Stucco, Wood
Financial
Assessments
County Assessment: $34,000
Tax Information
Total Taxes: $6,810
School Taxes: $5,740
County Taxes: $865
Municipal Taxes: $204
Utilities
Utility Information
Hot Water: Electric
Water: Well
Sewer: Septic
Amperage: 100
Amperage Type: Circuit Breaker
Heat Type: Baseboard
Location
School Information
High School: Quakertown
Location Information
Quakertown
Zoning Code: 14RA
Subdivision: Not in Development
Public facts
Beds: 8
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,730
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.03 acres
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Bucks County
APN: 14-007-072
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
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Around this home
Schools
Neidig El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.9mi
5/10
Strayer Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi
4/10
Quakertown Community Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being 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
23% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Quakertown, PA • 18951-5445
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.1 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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4.1 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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