If you're looking for a tranquil setting w/ the conveniences of living in the LV this is your home. This absolutely unique, 1888 Powder Valley School House offers a glance at a bygone era w/ it's stone construction, bell tower & soaring cathedral ceiling w/ exposed beams. The expansion designed by a Restoration Architect skillfully combines the orig. character & workmanship w/ it's 2x6 construction blending cedar clapboard & stone, reclaimed antique cherry/Pine flooring, raised panel doors yet with modern fixtures to meet todays' demanding expectations. The Great Room is the orig. school house, warmed by the WB stove, soaring 20+' cathedral beamed ceiling, wide plank floor & orig. stone makes way to the stainless appliances equipped, center isl kitchen w/ skylights. 2 bedrooms & full tiled bath complete the 1st flr. Ascend the stairs to the Master Suite, WIC, bonus room & full bath. The carriage house may double as a guest suite. Once in a lifetime opportunity in East Penn SD.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
1.26 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Fred Hutterer• Keller Williams Allentown
Bought with Jeffrey Adams• RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate
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Market trends in 18092, PA
Last updated August 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-List Price
104.0%
+0.6% MoM
Median sale price
$771K
$9K MoM
Avg. days on market
11d
1 days MoM
Recently sold homes
10
1 MoM
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Sale history for 6971 Sell Rd
Date
Event
Price
GLVRMLS #611618
Sep 17, 2019
Sold
$355,000
$146/sq ft
Jul 14, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 7, 2019
Price Changed
$370,000
$152/sq ft
May 30, 2019
Price Changed
$385,000
$158/sq ft
May 20, 2019
Listed
$400,000
$164/sq ft
GLVRMLS #301616
Mar 21, 2008
Listing Removed
—
Mar 18, 2008
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #254514
Dec 20, 2006
Sold
$367,500
$151/sq ft
Sep 7, 2006
Listed
$374,900
$154/sq ft
Hear school bells ring out once again in the sleepy hamlet of Powder Valley. Converted 1888 Schoolhouse, with contemporary addition, designed by a Restoration Architect, built in 1987 and featured in a national publication. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths on 1+ wooded acres in East Penn School District. Dramatic great room in original school house features soaring ceilings, oak beams, deep windowsills and gorgeous stone work of a by-gone era. Second floor Master suite with sitting room/office, walk-in closet and full bath with clawfoot tub and shower area. Quality craftsmanship, high end materials, impressive windows, cherry flooring, commercial grade stove and zoned heating system. Detached carriage house with room for 2 cars, workshop and separate studio. Stunning country property with historic appeal!
GLVRMLS #237755
Sep 7, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Feb 20, 2006
Listed
*
GLVRMLS #220542
Dec 1, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 2005
Listed
*
BRIGHT MLS #PALH106174
Nov 30, 2005
Listing Removed
—
May 25, 2005
Listed
$425,000
$174/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,154 (+3.3%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2025
$6,926 (+4.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2024
$6,620 (+2.1%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2023
$6,486 (+2.5%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2022
$6,330 (+2.2%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2021
$6,194 (+1.0%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2020
$6,134 (+0.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2019
$6,096 (+2.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2018
$5,940 (+1.8%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2017
$5,835 (+4.5%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2015
$5,584
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
Tax history for 6971 Sell Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$7,154 (+3.3%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2025
$6,926 (+4.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2024
$6,620 (+2.1%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2023
$6,486 (+2.5%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2022
$6,330 (+2.2%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2021
$6,194 (+1.0%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2020
$6,134 (+0.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2019
$6,096 (+2.6%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2018
$5,940 (+1.8%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2017
$5,835 (+4.5%)
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
2015
$5,584
$69,700 + $201,600
$271,300
*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
2
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,438
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Lehigh County
APN
548280075926 1
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
R-A
Rural Residential District
To provide for rural types of development at a low overall density. To avoid conflicts with agricultural uses and recognize sewage limitations. To protect the water quality and habitats along creeks, and promote ground water recharge. To provide incentives and a certain amount of flexibility in lot layout through a conservation/open space development option so that development can be clustered on the most suitable portions of a tract of land, while avoiding overly intense development
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Day care facility
General retail
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Golf related
Cemetery
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Garage/Carport Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking
Features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Room Information
# of Rooms (Total): 6
Has Basement
Basement Information: Partial
Room 1 Information
Other
Level: Second
Dimensions: 11.20 x 8.80
Length: 11.2
Width: 8.8
Room 2 Information
Full Bath
Level: Second
Dimensions: 10.11 x 9.11
Length: 10.11
Width: 9.11
Room 3 Information
Master Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 19.00 x 11.00
Length: 19.0
Width: 11.0
Room 4 Information
Full Bath
Level: First
Dimensions: 7.11 x 6.11
Length: 7.11
Width: 6.11
Room 5 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.90 x 10.10
Length: 16.9
Width: 10.1
Room 6 Information
Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 16.10 x 10.11
Length: 16.1
Width: 10.11
Room 7 Information
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
Length: 15.0
Width: 12.0
Room 8 Information
Living Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 26.50 x 23.11
Length: 26.5
Width: 23.11
Room 9 Information
Foyer
Level: First
Dimensions: 8.90 x 4.70
Length: 8.9
Width: 4.7
Equipment
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator
Interior Features
Window Features: Skylight(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Other Features: Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Skylights, Walk-In Closet(s)
Exterior
Building Information
Roof Details: Asphalt, Fiberglass
Construction Details: Stone
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fire Pit
Other Structures: Workshop
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 54,885
Lot Size Acres: 1.26
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Flat, Not In Subdivision
Road Frontage Type: Public Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R A
Property Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,438
Financial
Assessments and Fees
Assessed Value: $271,300
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,096.39
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water Source: Well
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Oil, Wood Stove
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,438
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: —
County: Lehigh County
APN: 548280075926 1
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Shoemaker El School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.3mi
10/10
Eyer Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.5mi
8/10
Emmaus High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
8/10
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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 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% 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
$564,000 – $683,000
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