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    • Price increase: $2.7M (5/1)
    $3,995,000

    1720 Molasses Way, Quakertown, PA 18951

    6beds
    4,395sqft
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    $26,146/mo
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    Farm, Single Family Residence
    Built in 1853
    36.1 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $909/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Inground poolAdditional detached two-car garageBreakfast roomFlourishing orchardOversized three-car garageRaised garden bedsFormal dining room
    This stunning 37.5 acre Bucks County gentleman’s farm is the perfect family compound, weekend getaway or full-time estate. The main house, guest house and converted barn present an unparalleled opportunity in the picturesque Pleasant Valley … whose name was suggested by location after the William Penn 1737 Walking Purchase. Set well off the road at the end of a tree-lined drive, the land unfolds in layers of open, tillable ground and verdant woodlands, framed by the pristine Cooks Creek, and traversed by bridges and trails. A seasonal chorus of birds, deer and wild turkey creates acreage best described as a living landscape. The main home on the estate is a circa 1850 classic stone farmhouse. Updated over the years by conscientious stewards, the home’s modern conveniences have been tastefully and carefully blended with many original features. One former owner, a play and screen writer, shared weekends at his farm with Alfred Hitchcock and other notables. Things of culture, grace and romance abound. A stone settler’s cottage, breakfast room, formal dining room, living room and expansive sunroom boast walls of windows that overlook a party-sized terrace with stone walls and a canopy of trees. Surrounded by a white picket fence, the inground pool is just steps away and beckons on a warm summer day. Outdoor entertaining can be casual or elegant, intimate or grand - all the amenities are here. Family and friends will enjoy the guest house, fully independent from the main house. Vaulted ceilings frame cozy rooms that include a sunroom, office, two bedrooms and two baths. For those who love the magic of gardening, the property also features a greenhouse, a flourishing orchard, and raised garden beds. Preserving the farm’s history, the landmark 1800s stone bank barn was renovated and expanded in 2016 and offers extraordinary opportunities and flexibility for offices, studio space, home schooling, parties and hobbies. A two-story great room with exposed beams, stone walls and barn ladder attest to the barn’s legacy. The reimagined and expanded spaces include a full kitchen, two powder rooms, full bath, conference room, reception room and five offices. For all your vehicles, toys, equipment, and hobbies, the property offers an oversized three-car garage, a fully outfitted equipment garage with cabinetry and a workstation, plus an additional detached two-car garage. Embrace a country home without sacrificing convenience. Located just 20 minutes from the Saucon Valley Country Club, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-78, and New Jersey. New York City is ninety minutes and Philadelphia one hour. Savor the splendor of nature’s elegance and serenity with an abundance of privacy. Enjoy the luxury of unhurried comfort, peace, privacy and tranquility, interrupted only by nature’s wonderful sights and sounds. Additional 3 lots with 112 acres available.
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    Listed by:

    Kelly J. Burland 610-248-3590,

    Dorey, Carol C Real Estate 610-346-8811,

    Nancy W. Ahlum 610-360-7224,

    Dorey, Carol C Real Estate

    Source: GLVR,MLS#: 775911MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 9
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 3
      Rooms
      • Room types: Den, Four Season, Office, Sunroom
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 18.00 x 11.00
      Primary bedroom
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 12.00
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 14.00
      Bedroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 16.00 x 10.00
      Bedroom
      • Level: Third
      • Dimensions: 17.00 x 16.00
      Bedroom
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.00 x 8.00
      Breakfast room nook
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18.00 x 17.00
      Den
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
      Den
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
      Den
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 14.00 x 9.00
      Den
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
      Den
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 25.00 x 13.00
      Den
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 25.00 x 20.00
      Den
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
      Family room
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 24.00 x 15.00
      Foyer
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 9.00
      Other
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
      Other
      • Level: Third
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 11.00
      Other
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 8.00 x 6.00
      Other
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.00
      Other
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
      Half bath
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 5.00 x 5.00
      Half bath
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 11.00 x 6.00
      Half bath
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 8.00 x 5.00
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 28.00 x 12.00
      Kitchen
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 7.00
      Kitchen
      • Description: Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 14.00 x 11.00
      Laundry
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
      Living room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 26.00 x 16.00
      Living room
      • Description: Guest House
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 24.00 x 14.00
      Other
      • Description: Loft
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 15.00 x 14.00
      Other
      • Description: Dressing Room
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 6.00
      Other
      • Description: Balcony
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 13.00 x 10.00
      Other
      • Description: Guest House- Craft Room
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
      Other
      • Description: Break Room - Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 25.00 x 20.00
      Other
      • Description: Conference Room - Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 33.00 x 15.00
      Other
      • Description: Reception Room - Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 31.00 x 20.00
      Other
      • Description: Balcony - Barn/Office
      • Level: Second
      • Dimensions: 24.00 x 13.00
      Recreation
      • Description: Great Room - Barn/Office
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 36.00 x 31.00
      Sunroom
      • Level: First
      • Dimensions: 22.00 x 18.00
      Heating
      • Electric, Heat Pump, Oil, Zoned
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Gas Oven, Refrigerator
      • Laundry: Main Level
      Features
      • Attic, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen, Home Office, Internal Expansion, In-Law Floorplan, Loft, Mud Room, Family Room Main Level, Second Kitchen, Storage, Traditional Floorplan, Utility Room
      • Flooring: Softwood, Tile
      • Basement: Partial,Concrete
      • Has fireplace: Yes
      • Fireplace features: Insert, Gas Log, Living Room, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total interior livable area: 4,395 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 4,395
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 8
      • Parking features: Detached, Garage, Off Street
      • Garage spaces: 8
      Features
      • Stories: 2
      • Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
      • Exterior features: Pool, Porch, Patio, Water Feature
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: In Ground
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Mountain(s), Panoramic, Creek/Stream
      • Has water view: Yes
      • Water view: Creek/Stream
      Lot
      • Size: 36.1 Acres
      • Features: Flood Zone, Not In Subdivision, Stream/Creek, Views, Waterfront, Pond on Lot
      • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
      Details
      • Additional structures: Barn(s), Guest House, Greenhouse, Pool House
      • Parcel number: 422010, 422011
      • Zoning: 42RP
      • Special conditions: None

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Farmhouse
      • Property subtype: Farm, Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Stone
      • Foundation: Basement
      • Roof: Slate
      Condition
      • Year built: 1853

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Generator, Photovoltaics Seller Owned
      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well
      Green energy
      • Energy generation: Solar

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: Not in Development
      Location
      • Region: Quakertown

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $909/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $104,020
      • Annual tax amount: $17,559
      • Date on market: 4/30/2026
      • Ownership type: Fee Simple
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/1/2026Price change$6,700,000+67.7%$1,524/sqft
        Source: GLVR #776110 Report a problem
        5/1/2026Price change$3,995,000-40.4%$909/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PABU2119798 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Price change$6,700,000+67.7%$1,524/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #PABU2120004 Report a problem
        4/30/2026Listed for sale$3,995,000+81.5%$909/sqft
        Source: GLVR #775911 Report a problem
        11/29/2005Sold$2,201,000+213.2%$501/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        8/7/1998Sold$702,700$160/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$17,024 $104,020
        2024$17,024 +2.2%$104,020
        2023$16,663 +3%$104,020
        2022$16,170 +2%$104,020
        2021$15,858 $104,020
        2020$15,858 +1.8%$104,020
        2018$15,577 +1.6%$104,020 -22.6%
        2017$15,337 +1.3%$134,330
        2016$15,141 +34.2%$134,330
        2015$11,281 $134,330
        2014$11,281 $134,330
        2013-- $134,330
        2012-- $134,330
        2011-- $134,330
        2010-- $134,330
        2009-- $134,330 +19.4%
        2007-- $112,520
        2006-- $112,520
        2005-- $112,520 +300%
        2004-- $28,130
        2003-- $28,130
        2002-- $28,130
        2000-- $28,130
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 18951

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        • District: Palisades

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