1579 Salem Road

Closed 10/17/13
Closed 10/17/13
Porch
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Foyer
Foyer
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Hallway
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining Room
Pantry
Family Room
Family Room
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom
Hallway
Bathroom
Bathroom
Exterior Back
Exterior Back
Back Yard
Sold
Last Sold Price
$239,900
4 beds2,460 sqft

1579 Salem Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.44 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$98/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Magnificent Towering 1850 School House overflowing with charm. 1.44 acres of serene private country location. Perfect front porch to relax on! Center hall entrance into fantastic vestibule. Soaring ceilings, long window & even exposed beams. Handcrafted cabinetry in great room & dining room surrounding the brick fireplace decoration. Kitchen offers custom made walnut counter tops & cabinets with expected appliances. Family room has mahogany staircase. Two full baths boast of soaking claw foot tub...Magnificent Towering 1850 School House overflowing with charm. 1.44 acres of serene private country location. Perfect front porch to relax on! Center hall entrance into fantastic vestibule. Soaring ceilings, long window & even exposed beams. Handcrafted cabinetry in great room & dining room surrounding the brick fireplace decoration. Kitchen offers custom made walnut counter tops & cabinets with expected appliances. Family room has mahogany staircase. Two full baths boast of soaking claw foot tub in one & double vanities in both. You will feel the openness of this home & the feel of "Williamsburg" throughout! Plenty of attic storage & closets! Oversized 19x21 attached garage. Move in condition!
  • Listed by: Linda A Martin 215.536.6777 lindaamartin@sellpahomes.com • Coldwell Banker Heritage-Quakertown
Listing closed: 10/17/2013 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1003565750
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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 1579 Salem Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,878 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Bucks County
  • Tax ID Number: 42-004-133
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Other
  • 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: 1
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Room Count: 8
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,460.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 1.44 AC / 62,596 SF

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: 2013
  • Tax Assessed Value: $20,850
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $16,850
  • Land Assessed Value: $4,000
  • Land Use Code: 1027
  • Zoning: RES
  • Tax Lot: 133

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Upper 1

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,460.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: ?X?
  • Lot Features: Irregular
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 178249

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Exposed Beams
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Non-Functioning
  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient, Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://www.VisualTour.com/showvt.asp?prt=46&t=3147831

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Electric, Baseboard
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • 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

Property History for 1579 Salem Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 17, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003565750

$239,900—
Oct 14, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #370193323

$239,900

+49.5% / yr

Sep 3, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003565750

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/17/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1003565750

$239,900
10/14/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #370193323

$239,900

+49.5% / yr

09/03/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1003565750

—

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Public Records for 1579 Salem Road

Taxable Value

Land

$4,000

Additions

$16,850
Total$20,850

Tax Record

2026

$3,520 ($293 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,692 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,692 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

62,596 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1890

Zoning

RP

County

BUCKS

APN

42-004-133

Schools near 1579 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1579 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
$239,900
4
2,460
62,596
1571 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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2
1
1,300
30,361
1586 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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3
1
1,092
87,120
1560 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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3
1,738
158,341
500 Povenski Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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150,543
1574 Salem Road, Quakertown, PA 18951
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2
1,296
231,652

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