Sold315d on marketHistoric · 176 yrs
881 Old Bethlehem Rd
Quakertown, PA, 18951 • 18951 • Bucks County
$470,000
$251/sqft
4Beds
2Baths
1,875Sqft
0.98 acLot
1850Built
Property DNA
Colonial,Farmhouse/National Folk Style
Built 1850 · 176 years of history
Applebachsville
18951
Outdoor Living
Patio
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade · Outbuilding
Private Pool
Above Ground · Private
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
8 views
People checking out this listing
315 days on market
Established listing
$251/sqft
Price per square foot
About this home
Single Family · Built 1850 · Historic
PRICED REDUCED ITS TIME TO BUY, What is special? LOCATION. LOCATION. 2.5 miles to Lake Nockamixon. 7 miles to Haycock Mountain, 10 miles to I 78 (20 minutes to Wind Creek Event Center, Levitt Steel Stacks, Music Café, Bethlehem), ½ mile walk to Community Center for local events, Country Jam, painting & yoga classes. Walking path to Lake Towhee County Park is steps away. This home was built in the 1850’s in the quaint village of Applebachsville. The Victorian design features many elaborate and unique details which have been preserved. Features include: Mansard roof with Beaux Arts windows on 3rd floor, mantels in many rooms, large windows, high ceilings, pumpkin pine floors, continuous 3 story staircase, separate winder staircase, Latvian built sauna, large barn with workshop, livestock stalls, chicken coop, above ground pool, cottage style flower beds on one acre.
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights above ground pool, victorian design, and horse stall as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$2,906/month
Principal & Interest$2,279
Property Tax$470
Insurance$157
Down payment20% ($94,000)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $376,000 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1850
HeatingHot Water, Radiator, Oil
CoolingNone
Parking4 Open Parking spaces
Lot0.98 Acres
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleColonial,Farmhouse/National Folk
ConditionVery Good
Year built1850
Stories3
Systems
HeatingHot Water, Radiator, Oil
CoolingNone
RoofSlate,Metal
ConstructionMasonry
Water / SewerPrivate / On Site Septic
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingAsphalt, Driveway
BasementPartial
Lot0.98 Acres
Location & Tax
Neighborhood18951
ZoningRA
Annual tax$4,643
Parcel14007013
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
14 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Additional Stairway
Breakfast Area
Curved Staircase
Floor Plan - Traditional
9'+ Ceilings
Plaster Walls
Appliances
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Hardwood
Wood
Heating
Hot Water
Radiator
Oil
Cooling
None
Laundry
In Basement
Windows
Double Hung
Energy Efficient
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Parking
Asphalt
Driveway
Construction
Masonry
Patio & Porch
Patio
Pool Features
Above Ground
Private
Utilities
Cable Connected
Phone
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Outbuilding
Room details
1 room detailed
Basement
0
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market315
Est. value$485,100
Est. rent$2,354/mo
Tax rate1.15%
Price/sqft$251
On marketOct 13, 2024
PostedOct 13, 2024
Last sold$470,000
MLS updatedMay 30, 2025
Tour days6
Views8
How are the schools in Quakertown?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Quakertown, PA, 18951
Price history
8 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
May 30, 2025Sold$470,000$251Bright MLS
Apr 18, 2025Pending Sale$479,000$255Bright MLS
Apr 12, 2025Price Change$479,000$255Bright MLS
Mar 16, 2025Price Change$519,000$277Bright MLS
Jan 5, 2025Listed For Sale$529,900$283Bright MLS
Nov 13, 2024Listing Removed$544,900$291Bright MLS
Oct 13, 2024Listed For Sale$549,900$293Bright MLS
Jun 30, 1994Sold$147,000$78Public Record
Sold$470,000
May 30, 2025•$251/sqft•Bright MLS
Pending Sale$479,000
Apr 18, 2025•$255/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$479,000
Apr 12, 2025•$255/sqft•Bright MLS
Price Change$519,000
Mar 16, 2025•$277/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$529,900
Jan 5, 2025•$283/sqft•Bright MLS
Listing Removed$544,900
Nov 13, 2024•$291/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$549,900
Oct 13, 2024•$293/sqft•Bright MLS
Sold$147,000
Jun 30, 1994•$78/sqft•Public Record
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$4,689$22,800
Apr 11, 2024$4,689$22,800
Apr 11, 2023$4,643$22,800
Apr 11, 2022$4,566$22,800
Apr 11, 2021$4,566$22,800
Apr 11, 2020$4,566$22,800
Apr 11, 2018$4,291$22,800
Apr 11, 2017$4,161$22,800
Apr 11, 2016$666$22,800
Apr 11, 2015—$22,800
Apr 11, 2014—$22,800
Apr 11, 2013—$22,800
Apr 11, 2012—$22,800
Apr 11, 2011—$22,800
Apr 11, 2010—$22,800
Apr 11, 2009—$22,800
Apr 11, 2008—$22,800
Apr 11, 2007—$22,800
Apr 11, 2006—$22,800
Apr 11, 2005—$22,800
Apr 11, 2004—$5,700
Apr 11, 2003—$5,700
Apr 11, 2002—$5,700
Apr 11, 2000—$5,700
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Local context around this listing
Quakertown, PA • Bucks County
Nearby cities
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Nearby zip codes
18930189351895118955189681897018981
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