Last Sold Price
3 beds2,079 sqft$185/sqft
159 Crest Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Description

Rare opportunity to live in a Council Rock single for $410,000. New septic in 2017, new well pump, new above ground oil tank! This special home is located on a small, dead-end street in Wrightstown Township, and has gorgeous views, privacy, and a functional floor plan with large rooms. You can have your morning coffee on the front porch and your evening wine on the master bedroom balcony! The living room has hardwood floors and a full-wall stone wood-burning fireplace. Continue to the dining room...Rare opportunity to live in a Council Rock single for $410,000. New septic in 2017, new well pump, new above ground oil tank! This special home is located on a small, dead-end street in Wrightstown Township, and has gorgeous views, privacy, and a functional floor plan with large rooms. You can have your morning coffee on the front porch and your evening wine on the master bedroom balcony! The living room has hardwood floors and a full-wall stone wood-burning fireplace. Continue to the dining room with pocket doors to large eat-in kitchen with island and opening to the two-story sunroom. Enjoy the view from the corner windows over the sink, from the kitchen island, or relax in the sunroom with a panoramic view of the yard. The family room and attached flex space with french doors to the side patio lend themselves to many uses - playroom, office, workout room, etc. A quick renovation would allow for an inlaw / multigenerational living arrangements. Access the second floor from kitchen or living room to the three large bedrooms. The master bedroom is massive and includes a sitting alcove, laundry room, dressing area, master bath, and a french door to a balcony. The two additional bedrooms are large and share a hall bath with a double vanity. Wrightstown Elementary School, even after redistricting! Easy access to Newtown, Peddler's Village, and New Hope. Truly, a special location.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/16/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Mary D Dinneen • BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown
    P: (215) 882-3117 mary.dinneen@foxroach.com
  2. Listed by Heather L Oberhau • BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown
    P: (215) 584-2700 soldbyheather@gmail.com

Property Details for 159 Crest Road

Status
MLS #
PABU464718
Days on Market
66
Taxes
$4,964 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1959
Lot Size
0.87 AC / 38,016 SF
Tax ID Number
53-015-111-002
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Creek/Stream
Garage
No
Expected On Market Date
04-14-2019
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BUCKS PA)
Cross Street
Brownsburg
Municipality
WRIGHTSTOWN TWP
Total Parking Spaces
6
Central Air
No
Basement
No
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,079.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT
.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

98.3%

Newtown, PA

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Location

Listing Courtesy of BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Newtown

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Building Information for 159 Crest Road

Stories2Year Built1959Building Size-Lot Size0.87 AC / 38,016 SF

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Property Information for 159 Crest Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
  • School District County ID: 300200397420
  • SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
  • Elementary School: WRIGHTSTOWN (BUCKS PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN JR (BUCKS PA)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK NORTH (BUCKS PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Wrightstown Twp (10153)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $31,560
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $772
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $18,960
  • City Town Tax: $291
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: CR1
  • Tax Lot: 111-002
  • School Tax: $3,901
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: Dogs OK, Cats OK
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Bathroom 2, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,079.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 198.00 x 192.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: No Thru Street, Not In Development
  • Parcel ID: 218656
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 6
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood, Stone
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Balcony, Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Attic Fan, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.MaryDinneen.com

Property History for 159 Crest Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #651140315

$385,000

+2.3% / yr

Aug 16, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU464718

$385,000
Jun 24, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU464718

DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #651140315

$385,000

+2.3% / yr

08/16/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU464718

$385,000
06/24/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU464718

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

Public Records for 159 Crest Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,600Additions$18,960Total$31,560
Tax Record2026$5,935 ($495 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,079 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,079 SqFtStories2Lot Size38,016 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1959ZoningCR1CountyBUCKSAPN53-015-111-002Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 Crest Road

This home is within Council Rock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wrightstown Elementary School
PublicK to 6

Newtown Middle School
Public7 to 8

Council Rock High School North
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 159 Crest Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$385,000
3
2,079
38,016
$144,000
3
3
2,240
41,472
$715,000
4
3,708
186,300
$219,300
4
32,670
$146,000
3
36,736
$449,900
3
2,370
41,426

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