Located in rural Bushkill Township in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, the fastest growing metro in PA, Bay and Bramble Farm is a small country compound on over 85 acres with open farmland and wooded perimeters, bounded on the north by the Blue Mountain, home to the Appalachian Trail. The long-distance views are exceptional. The adorable c. 1800 cottage-style log home is accompanied by a detached office, 19th century bank barn, equipment shed and milk house. The property provides the opportunity to lead a charmed country lifestyle, as well as offering long-term investment potential. Though in Act 319 currently, developers will be attracted to the 1-acre minimum zoning, perhaps for an upscale country subdivision. The equestrian will recognize the potential to create a large-scale horse farm with stables, paddocks, riding trails through the woods, and arenas, in close proximity to NE horse shows; the existing house would be ideal for housing a resident trainer. Perfect as a weekend oasis, or create a family compound, siting a substantial main house further back on the land to take advantage of the phenomenal views of mountains and wildlife. Bushkill Township has offered to conserve the land which could be the tidy sum needed to make the property right for you! Desired Nazareth Area School District. Arrive in Philadelphia or NYC in under 2 hours. Come for a weekend, stay for a lifetime!
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
85.47 acresLot Size
$1,048Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Strickland• Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
•215-794-3227 (broker)
Bought with Doug Frederick• Howard Hanna The Frederick Group
Located in rural Bushkill Township in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area, the fastest growing metro in PA, Bay and Bramble Farm is a small country compound on over 85 acres with open farmland and wooded perimeters, bounded on the north by the Blue Mountain, home to the Appalachian Trail. The long-distance views are exceptional. The adorable c. 1800 cottage-style log home is accompanied by a detached office, 19th century bank barn, equipment shed and milk house. The property provides the opportunity to lead a charmed country lifestyle, as well as offering long-term investment potential. Though in Act 319 currently, developers will be attracted to the 1-acre minimum zoning, perhaps for an upscale country subdivision. The equestrian will recognize the potential to create a large-scale horse farm with stables, paddocks, riding trails through the woods, and arenas, in close proximity to NE horse shows; the existing house would be ideal for housing a resident trainer. Perfect as a weekend oasis, or create a family compound, siting a substantial main house further back on the land to take advantage of the phenomenal views of mountains and wildlife. Bushkill Township has offered to conserve the land which could be the tidy sum needed to make the property right for you! Desired Nazareth Area School District. Arrive in Philadelphia or NYC in under 2 hours. Come for a weekend, stay for a lifetime!
BRIGHT MLS #PANH2006242
Oct 25, 2024
Sold
$1,750,000
$1,308/sq ft
Oct 7, 2024
Pending
—
Aug 23, 2024
Contingent
—
Aug 17, 2024
Listed
$1,799,000
$1,345/sq ft
Aug 9, 2024
Coming Soon
$1,799,000
$1,345/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 2022
Sold
$575,000
$430/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,481 (+2.2%)
$9,000 + $9,800
$18,800
2025
$1,448 (+9.2%)
$9,000 + $9,800
$18,800
2024
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2023
$1,314
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2022
$1,314
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2021
$1,313
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2020
$1,313 (+1.7%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2019
$1,291 (+1.7%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2018
$1,270 (+1.8%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2017
$1,248 (+2.5%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2015
$1,218 (+3.1%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2014
$1,181
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
Tax history for 470 Swamp Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$1,481 (+2.2%)
$9,000 + $9,800
$18,800
2025
$1,448 (+9.2%)
$9,000 + $9,800
$18,800
2024
$1,327 (+0.9%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2023
$1,314
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2022
$1,314
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2021
$1,313
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2020
$1,313 (+1.7%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2019
$1,291 (+1.7%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2018
$1,270 (+1.8%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2017
$1,248 (+2.5%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2015
$1,218 (+3.1%)
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
2014
$1,181
$9,000 + $8,500
$17,500
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
47.2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
770
Year built
1800
Style
Vacant Land
County
Northampton County
APN
G6 5 6 0406
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 16, 2026.
RR
Rural Residential District
The purpose of this District is to retain and continue agricultural pursuits while allowing a rural residential character, and to encourage the preservation of permanent open space, including wooded area, steep slope areas and stream valleys, by providing appropriate development standards and compatible uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Communications tower
Agriculture
Agriculture-Cropland
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway, Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Private