Designed by Scholz Designs of Ohio, this 38+ acre estate, surrounded by Ag preservation, has a climate controlled barn suitable as a horse stable or big toy storage. Details are many. Commercially constructed with steel and hand sculpted columns; the grand entrance begins through double mahogany doors. Home features: 5 bedroom suites,6 full baths, extra space as in-law suite, 4 powder rooms, six gas fireplaces ,2 full gourmet kitchens ,Wolf, Sub-zero, Asko, Miele appliances,3 laundries, heated indoor Hydroworx therapy pool, heated outdoor saltwater pool, cabana w/2 full baths, regulation lighted pickleball court and beverage bar,4 car heated garage,Schonbek chandeliers w/electronic lifts,Lutron electronic shades, home scene lighting system,15 seat multi media theater, granite, porcelain, and Brazilian cherry flooring, central vac system ,geothermal HVAC w/backup boilers, full home propane backup generator ,lighted fountain fishing pond w/deck ,UV water treatment system . Within 10 minutes to the
Promenade Shops, 476 , Saucon Valley Country Club, Lehigh Country Club and Queen City Airport. THIS IS A PRIVATE RESIDENCE THAT CANNOT BE SEEN FROM THE ROAD , PLEASE DO NOT ENTER THE DRIVEWAY WITHOUT AN APPOINTMENT. IT WILL BE CONSIDERED TRESPASSING
For sale
$5,750,000
5044 Vera Cruz Rd, Center Valley, PA 18034
6beds
18,021sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
38.89 Acres Lot
$5,474,600 Zestimate®
$319/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 297 days |
- 4,484 |
- 196 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Howard C. Schaeffer 610-554-7759,
RE/MAX Real Estate 610-770-9000
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 759678
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLSTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 12
- Full bathrooms: 8
- 1/2 bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Office
Primary bedroom
- Description: PLUS SITTING ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE 11.5X29,HER DRESSING ROOM 7.5X19, HIS DRESSING ROOM 7X15, SITTING AREA WITH FULL BREAKFAST BAR
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 29.00
Bedroom
- Description: IN LAW SUITE
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 37.00 x 21.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 14.00
Bedroom
- Description: PLUS SITTING ROOM 15X11
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 16.00
Bedroom
- Description: PLUS SITTING ROOM 15X11 , GAS FIREPLACE
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 20.00 x 16.00
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 14.00
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 19.50
Breakfast room nook
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 25.00
Dining room
- Description: PLUS BUTLERS PANTRY 17X6
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 25.00
Family room
- Description: GAS FIREPLACE
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 17.00
Foyer
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 33.00
Other
- Description: IN GYM, INCLUDING 8X4 STEAM SHOWER
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 11.00
Other
- Description: CABANA BATH 1
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
Other
- Description: CABANA BATH 2
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 9.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 14.00 x 8.50
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 8.50 x 14.00
Other
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 10.00 x 5.00
Half bath
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 6.50 x 5.00
Half bath
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 6.50 x 5.00
Half bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 6.00
Half bath
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 5.00 x 8.00
Kitchen
- Description: FULL KITCHEN
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 19.00 x 24.00
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 19.50
Laundry
- Description: LAUNDRY
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 16.00 x 13.50
Laundry
- Description: MUD ROOM
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Laundry
- Description: LAUNDRY
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 12.00 x 7.00
Library
- Description: WITH GAS FIREPLACE, BUILT IN BOOKCASE S , SEPARATE OFFICE AREA 8X9
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 21.00 x 17.00
Living room
- Description: GAS FIREPLACE
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 15.00 x 38.00
Living room
- Description: GAS FIREPLACE
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 37.00 x 19.50
Living room
- Description: IN LAW SUITE
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 27.00
Other
- Description: FULL BAR AREA
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 18.00
Other
- Description: DANCE FLOOR WITH DISCO BALL AND FULL DJ HOOKUPS
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 37.00
Other
- Description: WINE CELLAR
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 17.50 x 8.00
Other
- Description: GYM WITH ENDLESS WORKOUT POOL
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 45.00 x 16.00
Other
- Description: SAUNA ROOM
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 10.00
Other
- Description: CRAFT ROOM
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 25.00 x 17.00
Other
- Description: MULTI MEDIA THEATER NEW UPGRADED EQUIPMENT 2024
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 24.00 x 21.00
Other
- Description: BILLIARDS ROOM
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 23.00 x 13.50
Other
- Description: COVERED PATIO/ ENTERTAINMENT AREA WITH WATER FEATURE
- Level: Lower
- Dimensions: 37.00 x 29.00
Other
- Description: WET BAR OFF STUDY/LIBRARY
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 8.50 x 6.00
Other
- Description: LARGE STORAGE CLOSET
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 13.00 x 6.00
Heating
- Forced Air, Geothermal, Propane, Radiant, Zoned
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Oven, Double Oven, Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned, Washer, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Main Level, Lower Level, Upper Level
Features
- Wet Bar, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, Family Room Lower Level, Game Room, Home Office, In-Law Floorplan, Jetted Tub, Kitchen Island, Mud Room, Family Room Main Level, Second Kitchen, Sauna, Traditional Floorplan, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s), Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
- Basement: Finished,Concrete,Walk-Out Access
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Bedroom, Family Room, Gas Log, Lower Level, Living Room
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 18,021 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 11,385
- Finished area below ground: 6,636
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 4
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Covered, Patio
- Exterior features: Balcony, Fence, Pool, Patio, Tennis Court(s), Water Feature, Propane Tank - Owned
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground
- Has spa: Yes
- Fencing: Yard Fenced
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Golf Course, Mountain(s), Panoramic
Lot
- Size: 38.89 Acres
- Features: Flat, Not In Subdivision, Views, Pond on Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Pool House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 640479584499001
- Zoning: AP-AGRICULTURAL PRESERVAT
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Blown-In Insulation, Stone, Stucco
- Foundation: Basement
- Roof: Tile
Condition
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Center Valley
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $319/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,016,900
- Annual tax amount: $45,753
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 297 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership type: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$5,474,600
$5.20M - $5.75M
$3,967/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Listed for sale | $5,750,000$319/sqft |
Source:  GLVR #759678 Report a problem | ||
| 5/17/2025 | Listing removed | $5,750,000$319/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-122314 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $5,750,000+1816.7%$319/sqft |
Source: GLVR #747696 Report a problem | ||
| 7/1/2000 | Sold | $300,000$17/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,199 +2% | $2,515,300 |
| 2024 | $57,059 +1.2% | $2,515,300 |
| 2023 | $56,364 +0.9% | $2,515,300 +0.9% |
| 2022 | $55,880 +3.8% | $2,493,700 |
| 2021 | $53,828 +2% | $2,493,700 |
| 2020 | $52,789 +10063.1% | $2,493,700 |
| 2019 | $519 | $2,493,700 |
| 2018 | $519 | $2,493,700 |
| 2017 | -- | $2,493,700 |
| 2016 | -- | $2,493,700 |
| 2015 | -- | $2,493,700 |
| 2014 | -- | $2,493,700 +184.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $877,350 |
| 2011 | -- | $877,350 |
| 2010 | -- | $877,350 |
| 2009 | -- | $877,350 |
| 2008 | -- | $877,350 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
$34,792/mo
Principal & interest
$28323
Property taxes
$6469
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 18034
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Hopewell El SchoolGrades: K-3Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10Southern Lehigh Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 8/10Southern Lehigh Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Southern Lehigh
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Pennsylvania
- Lehigh County
- Center Valley
- 18034
- 5044 Vera Cruz Rd
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