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$1,200,000
5beds
3,034sqft

271 Wetzel Rd, Macungie, PA 18062

5beds
3,034sqft
Farm, single family residence
Built in 1815
20.49 Acres
4 Garage spaces
$396 price/sqft

What's special

Impressively restored farmhouseRolling acreageModern amenitiesAnimal barn with stallsMature treesOriginal bank barnPie pantry

HIGHEST AND BEST OFFER DEADLINE SET FOR THURSDAY 8/20 @ 9:00AM, MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED. Step back in time and discover the TIMELESS CHARM of this exceptional 20-ACRE GENTLEMAN'S farmstead (PA ACT319) in Berks County. Dating back to 1815, this REMARKABLE property blends rich Pennsylvania history with endless possibilities for COUNTRY LIVING, HOBBY FARMING, EQUESTRIAN PURSUITS, or a PRIVATE FAMILY RETREAT. The centerpiece is the IMPRESSIVELY RESTORED farmhouse with 3,000 square feet of CLASSIC ARCHITECTURE with MODERN AMENITIES. This home features 5 BEDROOMS and 2.5 BATHROOMS with exposed STONE WALLS, WIDE-PLANK PINE FLOORS and WOOD BEAMS, just a few of the enchanting details throughout the home. Modern conveniences abound with HIGH-END APPLIANCES including SUB ZERO, VIKING, and THERMADOR in the GOURMET KITCHEN with it's own PIE PANTRY, ensuring both functionality and style. Enjoy year-round outdoor living from the SCREENED OUTDOOR PATIO, complete with a WOODBURNING FIREPLACE, an inviting setting for morning coffee, entertaining, or relaxing while overlooking the surrounding countryside. A few steps away from the main house is the DETACHED GUEST HOUSE, complete with a kitchenette, full bath, and upstairs bedroom. The property also features an ORIGINAL BANK BARN, chicken coop, greenhouse, potting shed, and an animal barn with stalls ideal for livestock, equipment, storage, workshops, or agricultural. Rolling acreage, mature trees, and a picturesque SPRING-FED POND create a peaceful setting where you can enjoy fishing, wildlife, and the tranquility of the countryside. This property presents a RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a piece of the the area's rich heritage.

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Source: GLVR,MLS#: 781674MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
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Outdoor 1

Outdoor 2

Outdoor 3

Screened Patio

Foyer

Laundry Room

Family Room

Kitchen & Dining Area

Pantry

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom/Sitting Room

Bathroom

Bedroom

Third Foor Bonus Room (Finished)

Guest House

Guest House Living Room

Guest House Kitchen

Guest House Bedroom

Guest House Bathroom

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Rebecca L. Francis 484-280-6212,

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley 610-282-4444,

Meredith Will 480-329-2082,

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley

Source: GLVR,MLS#: 781674MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; gas burning corner built-in fireplace with brick and wood panel surround; wood mantel; area for TV mounting arm
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Bedroom/Sitting Room: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; ceiling light; picture window with blinds; double closet; built-in closet; walk-in closet
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13.00 x 15.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; wall sconce
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 13.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; wall sconce
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; exposed wood beams; wall sconce
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 10.00 x 13.00
Primary bathroom
  • Description: Pocket door; wood flooring; ceiling light; built-in farmhouse industrial style shelves; furniture-style vanity with decorative sink; upper shelf; lower cabinet storage and attached towel pegs; vanity mirror; Jacuzzi tub/shower combo with shelf inserts (2)
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
Breakfast room nook
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; exposed stone walls; exposed wood beams; farmhouse chandelier; original stone walk-in fireplace with wood burning stove; built-in pie cabinet and storage cabinets; original house staircase to second level; door to crawl space
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 13.00
Family room
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; exposed wood beams; wood burning fireplace with brick hearth and surround, mantel, and decorative wood panel surround; built-in open shelving; lower cabinet brick storage
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 24.00 x 16.00
Foyer
  • Description: Ceramic tile flooring; baseboard molding; ceiling lights (2); double closets (3)
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 6.00 x 15.00
Other
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; vanities (2) each with American Standard sinks and Moen faucets, lower cabinetry, wall sconces (2), and wall mirrors (2); built-in floor-to-ceiling center cabinet and linen closet
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.00
Half bath
  • Description: Luxury vinyl plank flooring; Kohler pedestal sink; vanity wall sconces (2); wall mirror with shelf; hanging peg rack; ceiling light; built-in linen cabinet; ceiling exhaust fan
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 7.00 x 6.00
Kitchen
  • Description: Random width pine flooring; exposed wood beams; L-shaped center island with tiered curly maple countertops, lower cabinet storage, breakfast bar seating, soapstone countertop with built-in soapstone farmhouse sink, vintage faucets, track lighting
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 14.00
Kitchen
  • Description: Guest House Kitchenette: Original hardwood plank flooring; lower and upper cabinetry; quartz countertop; ceiling lights (2); subway tile backsplash; microwave shelf; stainless steel sink; door to side patio; upper cabinets and full wall cabinet
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Laundry
  • Description: Luxury vinyl plank flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; ceiling light; LG washer and dryer; vanity with farmhouse wash bucket sink and lower cabinetry; small built-in open shelves; upper cabinetry with lower shelf and recessed eyeball lighting;
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 17.00 x 8.00
Living room
  • Description: Guest House: Original hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; closed-off fireplace with wood mantel; coat closet; entrance to full bathroom
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
Other
  • Description: Walk-In Pantry: Plexiglass door; brick flooring; paneled walls with built-in shelving; ceiling light
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
Other
  • Description: Walk-In Closet: Random width pine flooring; built-in closet system with shelves and rod; ceiling light; push-up attic access
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 4.00
Other
  • Description: Primary Walk-In Closet: Random width pine flooring; baseboard heat; custom built-in closet system; ceiling light
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 6.00 x 6.00
Other
  • Description: Bonus: Built-in shelves
  • Level: Third
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 26.00
Other
  • Description: Guest House Full Bathroom: Original hardwood plank flooring; baseboard molding; single vanity with quartz countertop and backsplash; built-in medicine cabinet wall mirror; ceiling light; upper shelving; shower and tub combo with recessed shower lighting
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.00
Other
  • Description: Guest House Bedroom: Original hardwood plank flooring; baseboard molding; built-in wall with pegs; wall cabinet storage with shelving
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 20.00
Other
  • Description: Breezeway
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 19.00
Other
  • Description: Screened-In Patio
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 15.00 x 18.00
Heating
  • Baseboard, Electric, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Propane, Wood Stove
Cooling
  • Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Wall Unit(s), Zoned
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Propane Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry: Washer Hookup, Dryer Hookup, ElectricDryer Hookup, Main Level
Features
  • Dining Area, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, In-Law Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Family Room Main Level, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank
  • Basement: Full
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning, Outside
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 3,034 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 3,034
  • Finished area below ground: 0
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Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
  • Garage spaces: 4
Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
  • Exterior features: Breezeway, Covered Patio, Hot Tub/Spa, Patio, Propane Tank - Owned
  • Has spa: Yes
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Hills, Lake, Mountain(s), Panoramic, Valley
  • Has water view: Yes
  • Water view: Lake
Lot
  • Size: 20.49 Acres
  • Features: Not In Subdivision, Views, Wooded, Waterfront, Pond on Lot
Details
  • Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House
  • Parcel number: 52640200144761
  • Zoning: Rural/Agricultural Reside
  • Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Farmhouse
  • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Stone, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass,Metal,Slate
Condition
  • Year built: 1815

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Well
  • Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community
  • Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
  • Region: Macungie

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $396/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $129,500
  • Annual tax amount: $4,998
  • Date on market: 8/13/2026
  • Ownership type: Fee Simple

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/20/2026Pending sale$1,200,000$396/sqft
Source: GLVR #781674
8/13/2026Listed for sale$1,200,000+70.2%$396/sqft
Source: GLVR #781674
10/18/2017Sold$705,000-4.7%$232/sqft
Source: GLVR #552372
8/30/2017Listed for sale$740,000$244/sqft
Source: Carol C Dorey Real Estate #7015726
8/30/2017Pending sale$740,000$244/sqft
Source: Carol C Dorey Real Estate #7015726
7/7/2017Listed for sale$740,000$244/sqft
Source: Dorey, Carol C Real Estate #552372

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2025$5,092 +299.4%$129,500
2024$1,275 +7.5%$129,500
2023$1,186 $129,500
2022$1,186 +3.4%$129,500
2021$1,147 $129,500
2020$1,147 $129,500
2019$1,147 $129,500
2018$1,147 +3.3%$129,500
2017$1,110 +2%$129,500 -0.1%
2016$1,089 +2.9%$129,600
2015$1,058 +5.6%$129,600
2014$1,002 $129,600
2013-- $129,600
2012-- $129,600
2011-- $129,600
2010-- $129,600
2009-- $129,600 -0.9%
2008-- $130,800 +19.6%
2007-- $109,400 +0.2%
2006-- $109,200 +0.5%
2005-- $108,700 -49.7%
2004-- $216,300 +2.3%
2003-- $211,500
2002-- $211,500
2000-- $211,500

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$7,698/mo
Principal & interest
$6188
Property taxes
$1510
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Estimated market value

$1,212,400

$1.15M - $1.27M

$2,956/mo

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Neighborhood: 18062

Nearby schools

Hereford El School
Grades K-3 • 3.5 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Upper Perkiomen Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 8.1 miles
9/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
9/10
Upper Perkiomen High School
Grades 9-12 • 8.5 miles
7/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
9/10
College Readiness Rating
8/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10

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