3154 Balsam Road

Closed 10/31/23
Closed 10/31/23
Welcome to 3154 Balsam Rd!
A Wooded Retreat
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
View from Living Room
Wall of Floor-to-ceiling Glass
Private Courtyard
Water Feature
Dining Room
Dining Room
Loft above Dining Room
Family Room
Family Room
Hallway to Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Wall of closets behind Bed
Separate Sink Area
Master Bath with tub and separate shower
Dressing Area with additional closets
Kitchen
Kitchen
Laundry/Mudroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Full Bath
View below Courtyard
Sold
Last Sold Price
$725,000
3 beds3,708 sqft$196/sqft
3154 Balsam Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.04 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$196/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Price adjustment ! Mid Century Modern Masterpiece! Designed by renowned architect Robert Breslin for his personal residence, this stunning passive solar home with abundant natural light is artfully integrated into the sloping base of South Mountain. Professionally landscaped, surrounded by woods and built around an elegant courtyard. Rare hand-molded fired brick used on exterior and interior feature walls and LR fireplace. Single story design, the Living Room has vaulted ceilings with clerestory...Price adjustment ! Mid Century Modern Masterpiece! Designed by renowned architect Robert Breslin for his personal residence, this stunning passive solar home with abundant natural light is artfully integrated into the sloping base of South Mountain. Professionally landscaped, surrounded by woods and built around an elegant courtyard. Rare hand-molded fired brick used on exterior and interior feature walls and LR fireplace. Single story design, the Living Room has vaulted ceilings with clerestory windows, multiple skylights, Spanish clay tile floors with floor-to-ceiling glass walls overlooking the courtyard. Family Room features a marble fireplace and desktop. Master BR has separate dressing area, cedar lined closets and a jetted tub with separate shower. All BR have sliding glass doors leading outside and provide natural light. Security system and whole house emergency generator for safety and peace of mind. This serene setting is minutes to I-78, 1 hr to Philly, 90 mins to NYC! There is not another home like this.
  • Listed by: Cathi Breslin 610.216.5262 cathi.breslin@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach - Allentown
Listing closed: 10/31/2023 12:00 AM • Source: GLVRMLS, MLS#: 721544
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Property Information for 3154 Balsam Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $7,489 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Lehigh County
  • Subdivision Name: Oakhurst
Building Information
  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 1.04 AC / 45,424 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Country Subdivision: 42077
  • Cross Street: Hawthorne Dr
  • Directions: I-78 to Summit Lawn Exit. Right on S Pike Ave (Rt 145) Left at light onto Oakhurst Drive. First left onto Bittersweet Rd, Right onto Hawthorne, Left onto Balsam. Property on left with circular Drive. No Yard Sign.
  • Latitude: 40.560724
  • Longitude: -75.433941
  • MLS Area Major: Upper Saucon
  • Zoning: R-2-SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL
Taxes and HOA
  • Parcel Number: 641515958205001
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,489
  • Tax Assessed Value: $334,200
School Information
  • Elementary School District: Southern Lehigh
  • High School District: Southern Lehigh
  • Middle Or Junior School District: Southern Lehigh
Parking
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3708.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Living Area: 3708.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.043
  • Lot Size Area: 45424.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 45424.0
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 1970
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Basement: No
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Stories: 1
  • Stories Total: 1
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 5.00
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: HalfBath
  • Room Width: 5.0
Room 2
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FullBath
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 3
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 4
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 5
  • Room Dimensions: 30.00 x 20.00
  • Room Length: 30.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBathroom
  • Room Width: 20.0
Room 6
  • Room Dimensions: 24.50 x 16.50
  • Room Length: 24.5
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: MasterBedroom
  • Room Width: 16.5
Room 7
  • Room Description: Loft
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 9.00
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 8
  • Room Dimensions: 22.00 x 18.00
  • Room Length: 22.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: LivingRoom
  • Room Width: 18.0
Room 9
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 11.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: DiningRoom
  • Room Width: 11.0
Room 10
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 11
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 13.00
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 12
  • Room Dimensions: 24.00 x 19.00
  • Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: FamilyRoom
  • Room Width: 19.0
Room 13
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Width: 12.0
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Human Modified: No

Property History for 3154 Balsam Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 31, 2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #721544

$725,000—
Oct 17, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521532593

$725,000—
Oct 7, 2023

Pending

GLVRMLS #721544

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/31/2023

Closed

GLVRMLS #721544

$725,000
10/17/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1521532593

$725,000
10/07/2023

Pending

GLVRMLS #721544

—

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Public Records for 3154 Balsam Road

Taxable ValueLand$67,900Additions$266,300Total$334,200
Tax Record2026$7,733 ($644 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,708 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,708 SqFtStories1Lot Size45,433 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningR-2CountyLEHIGHAPN641515958205-1Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 3154 Balsam Road

This home is within Southern Lehigh School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Hopewell El School
Public - K to 3
Southern Lehigh Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Southern Lehigh Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
Public - 4 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Hopewell El School
PublicK to 3

Southern Lehigh Middle School
Public7 to 8

Southern Lehigh Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Southern Lehigh Intermediate School
Public4 to 6

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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