189 E Butler Ave

Doylestown, PA 18901

$1,795,000
Price
5
Beds
4,038 Sq. Ft.
$445 / Sq. Ft.
4,038
Sq. Ft.
$445
per Sq. Ft.
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Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract

Description

Offered for the first time in more than four decades, this exceptional circa-1752 stone farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a historic Bucks County estate combining architectural pedigree, acreage, and modern comfort just minutes from the heart of Doylestown. The home, thoughtfully expanded with architect-designed additions by Ellen Happ and Lynn Taylor, blends period craftsmanship with light-filled living spaces designed for today’s lifestyle. Featuring five bedrooms, three baths, a dedicated...Offered for the first time in more than four decades, this exceptional circa-1752 stone farmhouse presents a rare opportunity to own a historic Bucks County estate combining architectural pedigree, acreage, and modern comfort just minutes from the heart of Doylestown. The home, thoughtfully expanded with architect-designed additions by Ellen Happ and Lynn Taylor, blends period craftsmanship with light-filled living spaces designed for today’s lifestyle. Featuring five bedrooms, three baths, a dedicated home office, and three fireplaces, the residence offers warmth, character, and versatility. A modern kitchen anchors the home, while original details—stone walls, antique wood flooring, and timeless textures—preserve its historic charm. In the cozy morning room, an antique coal stove and oven bring the warmth and character of a bygone era. Generous gathering spaces create a home that is both refined and welcoming. Set on over eight picturesque acres, the property invites a lifestyle deeply connected to the land. Sheep graze across fenced pastures, a chicken coop provides fresh eggs, and mature grapevines and open ground offer opportunities for gardening or small-scale farming. Wooded land to the rear enhances privacy and creates a peaceful natural backdrop—an increasingly rare rural experience so close to Doylestown and nearby Delaware Valley University, with its rich agricultural heritage. Multiple barns and outbuildings support a wide range of uses, all finished with slate roofs accented by metal roofing over porches—reflecting a consistent level of quality throughout the estate. A custom bank barn by Jarrett Vaughan Builders offers flexibility for equipment or livestock. The main barn provides storage for six or more vehicles—ideal for a car enthusiast—with stairs leading to a spacious loft featuring soaring ceilings, perfect for storage, a workshop, or a gathering/game area. This structure is flanked by a carriage house apartment—ideal for a caretaker, guest residence, or multi-generational living—complete with a spacious country kitchen, fieldstone fireplace, and laundry. A greenhouse adjacent to the main barn further enhances the property’s agricultural and lifestyle appeal. Outdoor living is equally compelling. The architect-designed cabana serves as a natural gathering space with a stone, wood-burning fireplace, serving bar, sink, and beverage refrigerator, just steps from the home’s first-floor bath. An in-ground pool, along with patios and porches, creates an inviting setting for entertaining or quiet relaxation. Served by public water and sewer, the property also offers potential for subdivision or future development, subject to township approvals—providing long-term flexibility rarely found in estate properties of this character. Located moments from the shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions of Doylestown, this remarkable offering combines history, land, architecture, and lifestyle in a way that is increasingly rare in Bucks County.
  1. Listed by Angela M Haug • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (215)-534-9368 angie@angiehaug.com

Property Details for 189 East Butler Avenue

Tax ID Number
25-006-022
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 05/09/2026 11:48 AM

Property Details for 189 East Butler Avenue

StatusActive Under Contract
MLS #PABU2117384
Days on Market19
Taxes$23,831 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1752
Lot Size8.04 AC / 350,092 SF
CountyBucks County
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Building Information for 189 East Butler Avenue

Stories2Year Built1752Building Size-Lot Size8.04 AC / 350,092 SF

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Property Information for 189 East Butler Avenue

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District County ID: 300200397327
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: New Britain Boro (10125)
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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $114,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $3,140
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $94,560
  • City Town Tax: $4,867
  • Land Assessed Value: $19,840
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1050
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 022
  • School Tax: $15,823
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 5
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 22.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Bedroom 5
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 14
  • Room Type: Bathroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,038.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 4,038.00
  • Total SQFT: 4,038.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Construction Materials: Mixed
  • Roof: Slate, Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8047/8883/4648/804788834648_512_384_WM_DTrfByvlRDHr9NMj.jpg
  • Basement Type: Combination
  • Foundation Details: Block, Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-5, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Other Structure: Bank Barn, Barn, Cabana/Pool House, Carriage House, Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Parcel ID: 123855
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway, Parking Lot
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 6
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 6
  • Parking Lot - # of Spaces: 4
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: 2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Curved Staircase, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Gourmet, Wine Storage, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Coal, Electric, Oil, Wood
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office

Property History for 189 East Butler Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 8, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABU2117384

—
Apr 21, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU2117384

$1,795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/08/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #PABU2117384

—
04/21/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PABU2117384

$1,795,000

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Public Records for 189 East Butler Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$19,840Additions$94,560Total$114,400
Tax Record2026$25,254 ($2,104 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt4,038 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,038 SqFtStories2Lot Size350,092 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1752ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN25-006-022Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 189 East Butler Avenue

This home is within Central Bucks School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Doyle El School
Public - K to 6
Lenape Middle School
Public - 7 to 9
Central Bucks High School-West
Public - 10 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Doyle El School
PublicK to 6

Lenape Middle School
Public7 to 9

Central Bucks High School-West
Public10 to 12

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