A Fairytale Cottage tucked away in Martin's Creek. Looking for a rare find? A one -of -a- kind property full of charm and craftsmanship? Look no further. This 150-year-old home has been lovingly restored to highlight its exceptional charm and beauty. Clad in traditional white stucco with flower-filled window boxes and rose-covered arbors it has the look and feel of a fairytale cottage. A comfortable breakfast nook invites you into a sun filled kitchen featuring original custom cabinetry. With its buff tile floor and blue and white Delft tiled backsplash, you feel as if you’ve entered a cottage in the Cotswolds. The hand-crafted carpentry continues in the dining room with custom moldings and a built-in- China cabinet. All- wood floors lead into the living room that features built in bookcases surrounding a classic bay window. For a quiet read step into the cozy study encircled with whimsical wrap- around bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace faced with hand crafted Mercer tiles. French doors lead out to a covered porch that overlooks a charming, tiered garden. Settle in with an iced tea and rocking chair in the four- season sun porch looking out to a majestic view of woodland and hill side. Or sit with a hot chocolate in winter as you gaze out at a snow-covered wonderland. This room brings nature in and its southern exposure allows for all season gardening in pots and containers. A convenient half bath completes the downstairs. Upstairs there is primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling and two additional bedrooms. (one currently used as a craft room). A large main bathroom features two sinks, a built- in linen closet and a vintage claw foot tub. A secluded large backyard offers a serene landscape surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. The garden planted with roses and perennials steps down onto a brick patio and custom-made pergola. A two- car garage is also clad in stucco with matching window-boxes filled with flowers. A private entrance leads to two large rooms and a full bath on the upper-level offering a variety of options for use, such as an office, art studio, or guest/extended family- accommodations. Just 90 minutes from both New York City and Philadelphia this unique one -of- a- kind property is located 7 miles north of Easton in the peaceful village of Martins Creek
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.45 acresLot Size
$201Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Rob McCann• Assist 2 Sell Buyers & Sellers Realty, LLC
A Fairytale Cottage tucked away in Martin's Creek. Looking for a rare find? A one -of -a- kind property full of charm and craftsmanship? Look no further. This 150-year-old home has been lovingly restored to highlight its exceptional charm and beauty. Clad in traditional white stucco with flower-filled window boxes and rose-covered arbors it has the look and feel of a fairytale cottage. A comfortable breakfast nook invites you into a sun filled kitchen featuring original custom cabinetry. With its buff tile floor and blue and white Delft tiled backsplash, you feel as if you’ve entered a cottage in the Cotswolds. The hand-crafted carpentry continues in the dining room with custom moldings and a built-in- China cabinet. All- wood floors lead into the living room that features built in bookcases surrounding a classic bay window. For a quiet read step into the cozy study encircled with whimsical wrap- around bookshelves and a wood-burning fireplace faced with hand crafted Mercer tiles. French doors lead out to a covered porch that overlooks a charming, tiered garden. Settle in with an iced tea and rocking chair in the four- season sun porch looking out to a majestic view of woodland and hill side. Or sit with a hot chocolate in winter as you gaze out at a snow-covered wonderland. This room brings nature in and its southern exposure allows for all season gardening in pots and containers. A convenient half bath completes the downstairs. Upstairs there is primary bedroom with cathedral ceiling and two additional bedrooms. (one currently used as a craft room). A large main bathroom features two sinks, a built- in linen closet and a vintage claw foot tub. A secluded large backyard offers a serene landscape surrounded by mature trees and shrubs. The garden planted with roses and perennials steps down onto a brick patio and custom-made pergola. A two- car garage is also clad in stucco with matching window-boxes filled with flowers. A private entrance leads to two large rooms and a full bath on the upper-level offering a variety of options for use, such as an office, art studio, or guest/extended family- accommodations. Just 90 minutes from both New York City and Philadelphia this unique one -of- a- kind property is located 7 miles north of Easton in the peaceful village of Martins Creek.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,049 (+2.7%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2025
$5,888 (+1.7%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2024
$5,787 (+3.9%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2023
$5,568 (+2.3%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2022
$5,442 (+0.3%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2021
$5,424
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2020
$5,420 (+1.5%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2019
$5,341 (+1.8%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2018
$5,246 (+2.5%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2017
$5,117 (+4.2%)
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
2015
$4,911
$17,000 + $48,900
$65,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.45 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,025
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,025
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Northampton County
APN
H10NW4 11 1 0317
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 20, 2026.
MD
Medium Density Residential District
The purpose of the MD - Medium Density Residential District is to maintain and promote residential growth in that part of the Township, notably the village of Martins Creek, which already exhibits a traditional village development character with a variety of dwelling unit types and is sufficiently compact to potentially be serviced by public sewage and/or water facilities in the future. The MD District also contains few physical limitations that would be unsuitable to accommodate the highest permissible residential densities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Timberland
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Easton, PA • 18040
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 3.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
3.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1731 Howell Rd
$560,106
$10K over list price of $550K
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