1553 Salem Road

Closed 12/21/12
Closed 12/21/12
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Garage
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
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Last Sold Price
$242,500
4 beds2,072 sqft$117/sqft
1553 Salem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

Description

HUGE $45,000 Price Reduction ...bring offer! Are you looking for a farm with just over 45 acres? This 4-bedroom farmhouse in Upper Bucks County is set on 45+/- mostly wooded acreage and a trail leads to a piece of cleared land. On the property is a 46'x62' 2-story solid block barn with water, 110 & 220 electric service, concrete floor and 3+ car capacity with 10' garage door plus large workshop or stall area. Gingerbread millwork adorns the front porch and the exterior was updated with vinyl siding...HUGE $45,000 Price Reduction ...bring offer! Are you looking for a farm with just over 45 acres? This 4-bedroom farmhouse in Upper Bucks County is set on 45+/- mostly wooded acreage and a trail leads to a piece of cleared land. On the property is a 46'x62' 2-story solid block barn with water, 110 & 220 electric service, concrete floor and 3+ car capacity with 10' garage door plus large workshop or stall area. Gingerbread millwork adorns the front porch and the exterior was updated with vinyl siding and easy to clean insulated windows throughout. The spacious 17x26 living room features exposed oak beams and the six windows bring in the sun's natural light. A coat closet and wash sink can be found in the laundry room that is located on the main floor. Bring your horses, 4-wheelers, snowmobiles and ride the trail. Shared driveway. Subdivision is not possible. RP Zoning-Resource Protected. Act 319 Forrest Reserve. Minutes to I-78 makes this an easy commute to Allentown, Philadelphia, New Jersey or New York!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/21/2012 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Cheryl Savini • Keller Williams Real Estate-Montgomeryville
    P: (610) 217-6420 savinisellshomes@gmail.com

Property Details for 1553 Salem Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1004093846
Days on Market
42
Taxes
$4,594 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1912
Lot Size
45.57 AC / 1,985,029 SF
County
Bucks County
Tax ID Number
42-008-003
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BUCKS PA)
Cross Street
MINE RD
Municipality
SPRINGFIELD TWP
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,072.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$361,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

101.4%

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Building Information for 1553 Salem Road

Stories2Year Built1912Building Size-Lot Size45.57 AC / 1,985,029 SF

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Property Information for 1553 Salem Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PALISADES
  • School District County ID: 300200397129
  • High School: PALISADES (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Springfield Twp (10142)
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: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $33,280
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $25,560
  • Land Assessed Value: $7,720
  • Land Use Code: 1058
  • Zoning: RP
  • Tax Lot: 003
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 15.00
  • Room Description: back Door Foyer
Room 2
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 12.00
  • Room Description: Mud/Laundry Room
Room 3
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 12.00
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 15.00
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 15.00
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 18.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 12.00 x 18.00
Room 8
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 26.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,072.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 178637
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, Exposed Beams, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Boat Storage
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.cherisavini.com

Property History for 1553 Salem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 21, 2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004093846

$242,500—
Dec 21, 2012

Closed

GLVRMLS #438058

$242,500—
Dec 21, 2012

Closed

GLVRMLS #438059

$242,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/21/2012

Closed

BRIGHT #1004093846

$242,500
12/21/2012

Closed

GLVRMLS #438058

$242,500
12/21/2012

Closed

GLVRMLS #438059

$242,500

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

Public Records for 1553 Salem Road

Taxable ValueLand$7,720Additions$25,560Total$33,280
Tax Record2026$5,618 ($468 / month)
Home Facts
Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,072 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,985,029 SqFtStyleRecreationalYear Built1910ZoningRPCountyBUCKSAPN42-008-003

Schools near 1553 Salem Road

This home is within Palisades School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Springfield El School
Public - K to 5
Palisades Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Palisades High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Springfield El School
PublicK to 5

Palisades Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palisades High School
Public9 to 12

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AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1553 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
$242,500
4
2,072
1,985,029
507 North Mine Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
$249,900
2
2
1,232
96,398
459 North Mine Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
–
3
2
1,680
187,308
1509 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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3
2
2,200
253,781
487 North Mine Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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4
3
2,725
145,490
101 Hickon Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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