2505 Black River Road

Closed 9/16/26Virtual Tour
Closed 9/16/26Virtual Tour
Welcome to 2505 Black River Road
Sold
Last Sold Price
$1,030,000
5 beds5,032 sqft
2505 Black River Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.11 acresLot Size
1850Year Built
$205/sq ftPrice per sq ft
11 carsParking Spaces

Description

Steeped in history and masterfully updated, this extraordinary circa-1850 stone estate is privately set on 3.11 breathtaking acres, offering more than 5,000 square feet of beautifully curated living space with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, seamlessly blending historic character with refined modern comforts. A long, private drive crosses a bridge spanning the picturesque Black River. As the property unfolds, impeccably landscaped grounds, mature specimen trees, vibrant perennial gardens, and lush rolling...Steeped in history and masterfully updated, this extraordinary circa-1850 stone estate is privately set on 3.11 breathtaking acres, offering more than 5,000 square feet of beautifully curated living space with 5 bedrooms, 3 ½ bath, seamlessly blending historic character with refined modern comforts. A long, private drive crosses a bridge spanning the picturesque Black River. As the property unfolds, impeccably landscaped grounds, mature specimen trees, vibrant perennial gardens, and lush rolling lawns establish an atmosphere of timeless beauty and complete tranquility. Once the original bank barn is now transformed into a three-car garage with workshop. Brick walkways, expansive flagstone terraces, and the meticulously restored original stone exterior create an idyllic setting. All leading to the charming, covered porch where you enter the home. Inside, gorgeous wide-plank wood floors, exposed beams, deep-set windowsills, built-ins, crown molding, and three fireplaces showcase the remarkable craftsmanship that defines this exceptional residence. The gracious formal living room is centered around a brick fireplace with raised brick hearth and built ins. The elegant dining room is equally impressive, featuring built-ins, and French doors that open effortlessly onto an expansive flagstone terrace. Designed as the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen is appointed with loads of cabinetry, granite countertops, an oversized center island, GE Café Professional French-door double wall ovens (2022), five-burner cooktop, Farber (Dama) stainless steel vent hood (2024), KitchenAid microwave (2022), and an inviting breakfast area. The kitchen opens beautifully into the spectacular family room, where a dramatic exposed brick feature wall, wide-plank hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, surround sound, and an 85-inch Sony Smart TV (included). Multiple sets of French doors bathe the room in natural light while providing effortless access to the surrounding patios and grounds. The inviting den, which was once the original summer kitchen of the home, offers a more intimate retreat, highlighted by exposed beam ceilings, a handsome brick fireplace with wood stove, and a private staircase leading to a separate guest suite. The second level continues the home's legacy of warmth and elegance. Beautifully restored original hardwood floors, complemented by thoughtfully preserved built-ins and timeless architectural details. Two spacious secondary bedrooms share a refreshed hall bath, while a privately situated guest suite with its own staircase and full bath offers exceptional accommodations for extended family or visitors. The 4th bedroom is currently being used an office with built-ins and views of the grounds. The owner's suite serves as a private sanctuary, complete with a spacious sitting area, multiple walk-in closets—including one with integrated laundry—and ensuite bath featuring dual vanities, a soaking tub, separate shower, and private water closet. The lower level offers exceptional versatility with abundant storage, a second laundry area, and generous finished space ideal for a recreation room, fitness studio, hobby room, or additional flex space to suit your lifestyle. Extensively updated between 2021 and 2025, improvements include 2 new central air-conditioning units (2024 and 2025), a renovated family room, refreshed kitchen and expanded entrance to family room, refinishing hardwood floors in several rooms, widened, expanded and resurfaced driveway, major exterior work including siding and plaster removed to expose the stone on the original part of the home and then repointing, several outdoor landscape projects include new brick walkway, two new electrical panels, replacement all attic windows with awning style windows, LeafFilter gutter system. The home has PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER. Rich in history, refined and relaxed, updated with today's modern conveniences, this rare Saucon Valley residence is a very special offering.
  • Listed by: Amy F Emery 215.275.5259 amy.emery@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach-Doylestown
Listing closed: 09/16/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PANH2010360

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Property Information for 2505 Black River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,651 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Northampton County
  • Tax ID Number: Q6SE4-2-49-0719
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 08-01-2026
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NORTHAMPTON PA)
  • Municipality: LOWER SAUCON TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 11
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 5,032.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Excellent
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Lot Size: 3.11 AC / 135,472 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: SAUCON VALLEY
  • School District County ID: 300200397045
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NORTHAMPTON
  • MLS Area: Lower Saucon Twp (12419)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Assessed Value: $162,400
  • Year Assessed: 2026
  • County Tax: $1,753
  • City Town Tax: $932
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 110
  • Zoning: R20
  • Tax Lot: Q6SE4
  • School Tax: $8,965
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Recreation Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 28.00 x 23.00
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7.00 x 7.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Double Sink
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 12.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 10.00
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 21.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood
Room 8
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 18.00
Room 9
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 25.00
  • Room Features: Crown Molding, Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Wood
Room 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 3.00 x 6.00
  • Room Features: Built-Ins, Chair Rail, Crown Molding, Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Wood Burning
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 16.00
  • Room Features: Countertop(s) - Granite, Breakfast Room, Flooring - Wood, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Electric Cooking
Room 12
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 27.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Lighting - Recessed
Room 13
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 27.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Wood, Fireplace - Other, Wood Stove
Room 14
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 24.00
Room 15
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 23.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 5,032.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 5,032.00
  • Total SQFT: 5,032.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8051/9173/4960/805191734960_512_384_WM_FknFnIe3J6RDMJSw.jpg
  • Basement Type: Partially Finished, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-3
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 4416684
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 8
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: None chosen (Non-REALTOR/Stockholder)

Property History for 2505 Black River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 16, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PANH2010360

$1,030,000—
Sep 16, 2026

Closed

GLVRMLS #782055

$1,030,000—
Aug 8, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PANH2010360

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/16/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PANH2010360

$1,030,000
09/16/2026

Closed

GLVRMLS #782055

$1,030,000
08/08/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PANH2010360

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 2505 Black River Road

Taxable ValueLand$60,600Additions$101,800Total$162,400
Tax Record2026$1,754 ($146 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt5,032 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt5,032 SqFtStories2Lot Size135,472 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1993ZoningR20CountyNORTHAMPTONAPNQ6SE4 2 49 0719

Schools near 2505 Black River Road

This home is within Saucon Valley School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Saucon Valley El School
Public - K to 4
Saucon Valley Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Saucon Valley Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
St Michael the Archangel School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Saucon Valley El School
PublicK to 4

Saucon Valley Middle School
Public5 to 8

Saucon Valley Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Michael the Archangel School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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