Last Sold Price
4 beds3,035 sqft$321/sqft
1721 Powderhorn Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Description

An extraordinary opportunity awaits the lover of old stone houses that are steeped in history and have an abundance of original architectural features and details with modern amenities that create character, ambiance, and beauty. Welcome to the Balderson-Lloyd farmhouse, an exceptional property with 284 years of improvements and careful restoration. On the edge of Dolington Estates, it sits far back from the road on 1.5 acres of heavily screened land that provides privacy. Lighted stone pillars lead...An extraordinary opportunity awaits the lover of old stone houses that are steeped in history and have an abundance of original architectural features and details with modern amenities that create character, ambiance, and beauty. Welcome to the Balderson-Lloyd farmhouse, an exceptional property with 284 years of improvements and careful restoration. On the edge of Dolington Estates, it sits far back from the road on 1.5 acres of heavily screened land that provides privacy. Lighted stone pillars lead first to a 3-story carriage house, circa 1800s, and then to the house. Built in four sections, the first in 1740, it is a distinguished home. The front of the house has two covered entrances. Over one of them is an original emblem denoting that the house was insured by Benjamin Franklin! In later years a cottage-like, clapboard addition was built to provide a laundry room and half bath and a convenient entrance into the kitchen. Step into the 2-story kitchen and you will be delighted with the stone wall that was once the exterior of the house. Remaining are the authentic walk-in fireplace and an iron-covered beehive oven for baking bread, both now decorative. Handcrafted cherry cabinetry, granite counters, double wall oven and a 6-burner Jenn-Air gas cooktop in the large island provide a functional and beautiful kitchen that includes a casual dining area and stairs up to the loft and the main bedroom suite. The first floor continues with an enormous dining room and the great room with Delft tile fireplace. The second floor features two large bedrooms, the main one with ensuite bath and a door to the loft. There is also a tiled hall bathroom and large closet. Can you find the “secret” closet? Another staircase takes you to the third floor and two other bedrooms. Exterior amenities include the 3-story carriage house, circa 1800s, with four garage bays and a separate storage room. Above are two unfinished floors. A vintage potting shed, another large shed for storing equipment, and a charming playhouse add to the wonderful exterior areas. And then there’s the stunning freeform pool and spa with an evergreen arch welcoming you to this fenced area with dense evergreen screening. Sophistication, comfort, original wide plank flooring everywhere, deep sill windows, vintage wood doors with iron hardware, five doors to the outside, covered porch w/Mercer tiles, a patio, many sitting areas for relaxation, playing, eating, entertaining. This exceptional property has it all, including public water and sewer. Private but not isolated, it is in a location with easy access to great shopping, dining, recreation (including the Delaware River) and commuting roads to NY, Princeton, and Philadelphia. Pennsbury School District. Here the living is easy. Now, if only the walls could talk. Welcome home!
LISTING CLOSED: 07/23/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Hazel M Smith • Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
    P: (215) 696-2018 hazel@listwithhazel.com

Property Details for 1721 Powderhorn Road

Status
MLS #
PABU2069748
Days on Market
16
Taxes
$13,135 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1740
Lot Size
1.54 AC / 66,865 SF
Tax ID Number
20-079-033
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Expected On Market Date
05-12-2024
Subdivision
DOLINGTON ESTATES
Subdivision
DOLINGTON ESTATES (BUCKS PA)
Municipality
LOWER MAKEFIELD TWP
Total Parking Spaces
10
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,035.00
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

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$910,000

Avg days on market

9

Sale-to-list ratio

103.2%

Newtown, PA

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Acres
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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Southampton

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Building Information for 1721 Powderhorn Road

Stories3Year Built1740Building Size-Lot Size1.54 AC / 66,865 SF

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Property Information for 1721 Powderhorn Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PENNSBURY
  • School District County ID: 300200397329
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: AFTON (BUCKS PA)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • 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
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $56,560
  • Year Assessed: 2023
  • County Tax: $1,439
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $44,560
  • City Town Tax: $1,160
  • Land Assessed Value: $12,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1018
  • Historic: Yes
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 033
  • School Tax: $10,536
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1997
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,035.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,035.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,035.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Stone, Frame
  • Roof: Pitched, Slate
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Corner, Cul-de-sac, Level
  • Fencing: Other
  • Parcel ID: 94120
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), WhirlPool/HotTub, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Window Features: Energy Efficient
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://galleries.page.link/n9zgg
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Sprinkler
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Bucks County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.ListWithHazel.com

Property History for 1721 Powderhorn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 23, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU2069748

$975,000
Jun 17, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537758239

$975,000

+5.3% / yr

May 24, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU2069748

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/23/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU2069748

$975,000
06/17/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1537758239

$975,000

+5.3% / yr

05/24/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU2069748

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Public Records for 1721 Powderhorn Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,000Additions$44,560Total$56,560
Tax Record2026$14,629 ($1,219 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,035 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,035 SqFtStories2Lot Size66,865 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1740ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN20-079-033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1721 Powderhorn Road

This home is within Pennsbury School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Quarry Hill El School
PublicK to 5

Pennwood Middle School
Public6 to 8

Pennsbury High School
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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