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Listing description

AMAZING PRICE….This magnificent home is evocative of the graceful splendor of old houses one might find nestled deep in the French countryside. Built by Myron Haydt for his personal residence in 2011, the estate was EXTENSIVELY UPDATED over the past few years by the current owners including the addition of a FIRST-FLOOR LIBRARY and wet bar, gunite pool and hot tub, pool house and EXTENSIVE HARDSCAPING AND LANDSCAPING and an expanded lower level. The stunning 11,900 SQUARE FOOT HOME has an architectural style and interior design that is at once timeless and innovative. European influences are evident in the stunning FIELDSTONE AND BRICK EXTERIOR, DRAMATIC CEDAR SHAKE ROOFLINES,fieldstone and captivating turrets. Paver walkways and a welcoming drive lead to 5 car garaging as the first approach to this prestigious home, centered on 2.5 acres. Inside, the home embodies a gentle blend of grace and subdued elegance. Rooms are bathed in light through oversized Pella windows and French doors. Ceilings are ten feet high on the main and lower levels and nine feet on the second. The many luxurious amenities include thick oak and marble floors, extra high baseboards, deep crown moldings and curved walls. There is a stunning kitchen, combining beauty and functionality, with a custom wood coffered ceiling, solid marble countertops, and stainless appliances. The adjacent breakfast nook has a vaulted ceiling and three walls of windows to let in natural light in every season. Nearby, the cozy family room has a wood-burning fireplace with marble surround, and two sets of French doors opening to the back yard and EXPANSIVE HEATED POOL, SPA, AND POOL HOUSE. Spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM SUITES are found on both the FIRST FLOOR and SECOND FLOOR, welcoming use by extended families. These suites boast large windows and sumptuous baths appointed with marble floors, jetted tubs, walk-in showers, and custom vanities. The second floor primary suite boasts extraordinary size and comfort, with a gas lit fireplace and a curved stairway that takes you to a lofted room overlooking valley views and beckoning one to enjoy a private getaway or office retreat. A space for and ELEVATOR was designed during construction Three additional ensuite bedrooms and a first and second floor laundry room offer the amenities that one would expect from a home of this caliber. A newly updated lower level includes a bar, WINE CELLAR, THEATRE ROOM, GYM, family room and wet bar, as well as a full bath with steam shower. The FIVE CAR GARAGING includes an attached 3-car garage and a heated 2-car detached garage with loft space, ready to be customized. The heated pool and spa, new pool house, and intricate paver patios are accessed from the sunroom and family room for intimate dinners under the stars or lively celebrations. Melrose Manor is a modern estate with old-world charm, in a distinguished Saucon Valley neighborhood where shopping, dining, and entertainment venues are just minutes away.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Lower level2 full baths
  2. Main level1 bedroom · 1 full bath · 2 half baths
  3. Upper level4 bedrooms · 4 full baths

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
7 full · 2 half
Living area
11,902 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
French, Manor
Year built
2011

Lot & parking

Lot size
2.5 acres (108,799 sq ft)
Garage
5 spaces

Financial

Price / sq ft
$332
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALH2015264
County
Lehigh County
School district
Salisbury Township
Days on NookLocal
119 days

Interior features

Appliances
Dishwasher, Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater - Tankless
Flooring
Hardwood, Marble
Interior features
Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Butlers Pantry, Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, and 9 more
Fireplace
2
Fireplace type
Marble
Basement
Full, Heated, Improved, Partially Finished
Laundry
Main Floor, Upper Floor
Levels
2.5
Accessibility
None
Security
Monitored, Motion Detectors, Security System, Window Grills

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stone, Stucco
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Exterior features
Extensive Hardscape
Patio & porch
Deck(s), Patio(s)
Doors
French
Fencing
Aluminum, Wood
View
Mountain

Systems & utilities

Heating fuel
Propane - Leased
Cooling fuel
Electric
Hot water
Electric, Propane
Water source
Well
Sewer
On Site Septic
Utilities
Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Propane, Under Ground

Parking

Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
Garage type
Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Parking features
Asphalt Driveway
Total spaces
15
Driveway spaces
10

Community

Subdivision
NEWPORT RIDGE

Lot & zoning

Lot dimensions
0.00 x 0.00
Lot features
Backs to Trees, Cul-de-sac, Landscaping, Level
Zoning
CR

Included in the sale

Possession
Negotiable

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 8, 2026Price reduced$3,950,000
Price reduced$4,250,000
Apr 25, 2026Listed for sale$4,950,000

Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$2,628,000

Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.

About this estimate

Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lehigh County assessment ratio, and this home's own June 2021 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
June 2021 for $1,600,000
About $2,390,407 in today's market
Current list price
$3,950,000
County assessment implies
$3,115,319
Est. property taxes at today's rates
$41,910/yr

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
871 ROBIN HOOD DR, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103December 2025$710,0004/47,339$1,066,505
3060 FAIRFIELD DR, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103April 2025$1,850,0004/46,725$2,769,335
833 YORKSHIRE RD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103November 2024$950,0006/56,768$1,478,623
751 BENNER RD, ALLENTOWN, PA 18104February 2026$1,800,0007/610,430$2,568,639
2154 SPRING VALLEY RD, BETHLEHEM, PA 18015January 2025$1,050,0004/47,493$1,482,381
2230 AUGUSTA DR, CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034June 2025$1,880,0004/56,839$2,651,189

Sale history

DateEventPrice
June 2021Sold$1,600,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Estimated at current rates

$47,430 / year

$3,952 per month

MLS shows (2025)

$47,429

School tax

SALISBURY TOWNSHIP · 24.84 mills (2025-26)

$36,375

County tax

Lehigh County · 3.78 mills (2026)

$5,535

Municipal tax

As recorded for 2025, varies by municipality

$5,520

Recomputed from the county assessment ($1,464,200, 2013 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2025 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Lehigh County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$790,000 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$24,933/mo

Principal & interest
$19,828
Property taxes (current rates)
$3,952
Home insurance (est.)
$1,152

Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.

Area statistics

School district

Salisbury Township

Academic index
56.6/100
Graduation rate
86.9%
PSSA ELA proficient
54.2%
PSSA Math proficient
39.9%

2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.

Safety data

Lehigh County crime & safety numbers →

County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.

Property taxes

Lehigh County taxes, explained →

Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:05 AM EDT

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