1261 Fountain Road

Closed 5/2/11
Closed 5/2/11
Exterior Front
Foyer
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Breakfast Room
Family Room
Bedroom - Main
Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Exterior Back
Last Sold Price
$448,000
4 beds2,580 sqft$174/sqft
1261 Fountain Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Description

This home is simply a jewel in Yardley Run. From the picture perfect setting backing up to Twnshp woods,to the beautiful upgraded amenities inside and out. Step inside this home and you will notice the NEW powder room,lighting fixtures throughout,kitchen applicances, new carpet in all the bedrooms and living space,the hall amd master bath vanities have been updated,new painting throughout and the refinished hardwood flooring. The outside has NEW exterior shutters,landscaping,backdeck has been sanded...This home is simply a jewel in Yardley Run. From the picture perfect setting backing up to Twnshp woods,to the beautiful upgraded amenities inside and out. Step inside this home and you will notice the NEW powder room,lighting fixtures throughout,kitchen applicances, new carpet in all the bedrooms and living space,the hall amd master bath vanities have been updated,new painting throughout and the refinished hardwood flooring. The outside has NEW exterior shutters,landscaping,backdeck has been sanded and repainted and a brick patio extension was added. The driveway has been resealed and coated,front door painted and garage doors painted. The heater was replaced in 2006,and the hot water tank in 2007. This home features 4 oversized bds, 2.5 bth,2 story center foyer,loft office area and a 2 car garage with storage. The open floor plan,the fireplace in the main room the updated kitchen and the large dining room allows the homeowner to entertain in grand style. This home is part of the iPad Sun,OPen House Tour Give a way!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/02/2011 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jacqueline Hillgrube • Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Newtown
    P: (267) 716-2814 j.hillgrube@cbhearthside.com

Property Details for 1261 Fountain Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1002334873
Days on Market
106
Taxes
$7,652 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1988
Lot Size
0.28 AC / 12,197 SF
County
Bucks County
Tax ID Number
20-004-160
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
YARDLEY RUN
Subdivision
YARDLEY RUN (BUCKS PA)
Cross Street
LINDENHURST
Municipality
LOWER MAKEFIELD TWP
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
6
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,580.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1261 Fountain Road

Stories2Year Built1988Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,197 SF

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Property Information for 1261 Fountain Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PENNSBURY
  • School District County ID: 300200397329
  • Elementary School: AFTON (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: WILLIAM PENN (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: PENNSBURY (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Lower Makefield Twp (10120)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2010
  • Tax Assessed Value: $40,840
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $30,960
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,880
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 160
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: Yes
  • Concessions Amount: $3,850
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,580.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 2,580.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/0057/5255/300800575255_512_384_WM_QFwGzQKDtlMAAvhM.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: High
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Property Attached Y/N: false
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 66X140
  • Lot Features: Level, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Subdivision Possible
  • Sign On Property: No
  • Parcel ID: 82324
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Basement
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service

Property History for 1261 Fountain Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 2, 2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #309705062

$448,000

-1.1% / yr

May 2, 2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1002334873

$448,000—
Feb 18, 2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1002334873

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/02/2011

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #309705062

$448,000

-1.1% / yr

05/02/2011

Closed

BRIGHT #1002334873

$448,000
02/18/2011

Pending

BRIGHT #1002334873

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1261 Fountain Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,880Additions$30,960Total$40,840
Tax Record2026$10,563 ($880 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,580 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN20-004-160Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1261 Fountain Road

This home is within Pennsbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Afton El School
Public - K to 5
William Penn Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Pennsbury High School
Public - 9 to 12
Newtown Friends School
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Afton El School
PublicK to 5

William Penn Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pennsbury High School
Public9 to 12

Newtown Friends School
PrivatePK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 1261 Fountain Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$448,000
4
2,580
12,197
1263 Fountain Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$253,000
3
2,416
12,632
1257 Fountain Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$665,000
4
2,929
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1267 Fountain Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$515,000
4
2,580
12,000
1255 Fountain Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$700,000
4
2,580
3,596
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