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668 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031
$750,000
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Property Description
1814. Welcome to the Valley Green Stone Farmhouse. The history of this homestead abounds, from influential owners to the importance of the Valley Green area, originally known as Farmar's Town, in the development of Whitemarsh. This half-acre home that sits across from Ft. Washington State Park has afforded it the same historic views for hundreds of years. When early settlers arrived, like Major Jasper Farmar's family in 1685, they found the "Minsi trail", a Lenape Indian trail that stretched from Philadelphia to beyond Bethlehem. Now called Bethlehem Pike, possibly the oldest road in the country. Pull in the driveway, past the majestic American Sycamore, and approach the main entrance with columns and bench seating. You'll immediately take note of historical details like the engraved "1814" up on the façade, the Four Hands Insurance Mark, or the Mill Stones flanking the walkway. Colonial era iron work greets you at the door as you enter the gracious side foyer. To your left, the newer renovated Kitchen with large island, granite counters, farmhouse sink, recessed lighting, stainless appliances, nine-foot ceilings, custom built in shelves and first floor laundry. A light filled Breakfast Nook with views of the rear yard and massive Chestnut Tree round out the room. As you move toward the Dining Room, you'll see the original bread oven (chimney is closed, sorry no more bread making). The Dining Room features recessed lighting and French doors to an exterior brick patio. As you pass under the archway to the front Living Room, your eye will immediately be drawn to the wood-burning, intricate cast-iron fireplace with marble surround. From here, enter the original foyer of the home that fronts Bethlehem Pike.This expansive foyer really impresses the importance of this colonial two-story center hall. Crossing the foyer, you enter the formal Receiving Room. By today's standards this may be used as a Library or Family Room. It has another wood burning fireplace (amazing mantle) and abounds with custom built-ins, original trim, and moldings. Off this grand space you step into an enclosed sun-room with columns and original brick flooring, perhaps an opportunity for a sitting room, kid's playroom, game room, exercise space, and/or a gardener's haven for house plants. Heading back into the house we pass the first-floor powder room before heading outside to take in the grounds. On the rear of the home, you get a real feel for the size of this 3,700 sq ft home. The original portion was built in 1814 and the addition around 1914. From here, note the owned solar panels on the newer addition. For those sensitive to their carbon footprint or keen on low energy costs, these 12-year-old panels are a huge bonus.Back inside and ascending upstairs, bedrooms abound with original hardwood flooring, and two rooms with fireplaces. The main suite has an updated En Suite Bathroom with pedestal sink, shower stall and Linen Closet that has access to another room. Two additional updated Full Bathrooms. 5 Bedrooms on this level, possibly 6 if you include a room with no closet. There is a back staircase that leads down to the Original "Summer" Kitchen to the home, with a massive wood burning fireplace and private entrance. The separate Kitchen remains at the back of the house, walled off from the first floor, since back in the day it reduced smell and the risk of fire to the main house. It features a separate "Dark Room" with a counter, drawers, and sink. The original "Kitchen" could be a Living Room as this home has Duplex zoning. So, utilizing the backstair you could section off some bedrooms on the second floor to service this portion of the home as a private residence with some renovation. The farmhouse includes 17 deep window sills, ideal for creative decorating. Also, nearly 2000 SF of attic and basement space. Options and history abound, make an appointment today and become a part of the rich history of Valley Green Farm!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 668 Bethlehem Pike
General
- Sold For: $750,000
- Taxes: $7,438 (2022)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: PAMC2046230
- Added to Site: 644 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Photo Lab/Darkroom, Office
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Attic, Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Double/Dual Staircase, Floor Plan - Traditional, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Stall Shower, Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Stone
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 3
- Upper - Full Baths: 3
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Fireplace - Other, Flooring - HardWood, 17 x 14, Upper 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1 - Flooring - HardWood, Fireplace - Other, 17 x 14, Upper 1
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2 - Flooring - HardWood, 13 x 10, Upper 1
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3, 15 x 7, Upper 1
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5 - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
Other Rooms
- Foyer/Entry: Foyer - Flooring - HardWood, Main
- Living Room: Living Room - Fireplace - Wood Burning, 17 x 14, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Fireplace - Other, 17 x 14, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Island, Pantry, Countertop(s) - Granite, 19 x 19, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Flooring - HardWood, 16 x 13, Main
- Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room, Main
- Office: Office - Flooring - HardWood, Upper 1
- Laundry: Main Floor, Main
- Other Room 1: Other - Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - HardWood, Main
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Security System
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Total Spaces: 4
- Parking Features: Paved Driveway
- Parking Type: Driveway
Location
- Area: Whitemarsh Twp (10665)
- Municipality: WHITEMARSH TWP
- County: Montgomery
- Development Name: Flourtown
- Subdivision: Flourtown
- Cross Streets: Farmar
- Driving Directions: Bethlehem Pike west on to home on right just after Farmar Lane.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- School District: Colonial
- High School: Plymouth Whitemarsh
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Colonial
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Stone
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Partial, Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt, Architectural Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: 9'+ Ceilings
- Stories/Levels: 0
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 3,739
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,739 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,739 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1814
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.49
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 21,145
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 170.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
- Zoning: A
- Lot Description: Level, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Green Features
- Energy Generation: PV Solar Array(s) Owned
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $203.24
- Assessment Year: 2022
- School Tax: $5,913
- City/TownTax: $573
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $951
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $242,500
- Tax Amount: $7,438
- Tax Year: 2022
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3739
Disclosures and Reports
- Buyer’s Brokerage Compensation: 2.5%
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All appliances and remaining contents in as-is condition.
- Lot Number: 68
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Schools
Schools serving 668 Bethlehem Pike
School District:Colonial School District, Plymouth Meeting, PA
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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Whitemarsh Elementary School
4120 Joshua Rd, Lafayette Hl, PA 19444 | K-3 | 2.4 mi | |
230 Flourtown Rd, Plymouth Mtng, PA 19462 | 4-5 | 2.9 mi | |
716 Belvoir Rd, Plymouth Mtng, PA 19462 | 6-8 | 5 mi | |
201 E Germantown Pike, Plymouth Mtng, PA 19462 | 9-12 | 3.2 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 668 Bethlehem Pike
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/07/2022
Sold
$750,000
-1.3%
MLS
10/13/2022
Price Reduced
$759,900
-6.07%
MLS
9/07/2022
Price Reduced
$809,000
-5.93%
MLS
7/21/2022
Listed
$860,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
668 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown, PA 19031 (MLS# PAMC2046230) is a Single Family property that was sold at $750,000 on December 07, 2022. This property was sold by Kelly Patrizio from our Old City Office.Want to learn more about 668 Bethlehem Pike? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Flourtown? You can browse all Flourtown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.