1940 Swamp Road

Closed 8/5/19
Closed 8/5/19
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Last Sold Price
$515,000
4 beds3,146 sqft$164/sqft
1940 Swamp Rd, Quakertown, PA 18951

Description

Set against the backdrop of farmland and open vistas, this c.1775 stone farm house located in rural Milford Township offers the pastoral setting that is quintessential Bucks County. Though close to shopping, dining and travel routes, this hobby farm imparts a feeling of tranquility. Nestled behind towering pines down a long paved driveway sits the 4 bedroom home with c.1979 addition. Feel the warm embrace of this home as you cross the paver patio and enter the sunny 2-story foyer with French door...Set against the backdrop of farmland and open vistas, this c.1775 stone farm house located in rural Milford Township offers the pastoral setting that is quintessential Bucks County. Though close to shopping, dining and travel routes, this hobby farm imparts a feeling of tranquility. Nestled behind towering pines down a long paved driveway sits the 4 bedroom home with c.1979 addition. Feel the warm embrace of this home as you cross the paver patio and enter the sunny 2-story foyer with French door and sidelights, exposed stone wall, turned staircase and powder room. The large family room with oak floor and stone wood-burning fireplace leads to the screened porch, an ideal spot to enjoy views of the spring-fed pond and the serene grounds. Old world charm is found in the living room with deep-set sills, oak floorboards, walk-in fireplace and exposed beams, and in the dining room with chair rail, random-with pine floor and bible cabinet. The kitchen is large and modern and offers honed granite counters, cherry cabinets and large breakfast room with picture window and doors to patio and parking. Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, two in the newer section and two in the original house with rich random-width floor boards, plus a small den or sitting room perfect for study or computer room. The master bedroom is en suite and has a walk-in closet. The hall bath has a charming antique bureau vanity and tiled glass shower. There is ample room in the lower level paneled rec room with brick hearth and electric stove, plus a wood-stove flue. The grounds offer spring-fed pond with post-and-rail fence, garden beds and mature evergreens. The refurbished in-ground pool has cabana and is aluminum-fenced. Parking for 4 cars in the detached garage. The 3-story barn has electric and offers a multitude of possibilities, from animals to hobbies to workshop to storage. Efficient multiple heat and AC zones. Easy 10-minute access to the Turnpike, 90 minutes to NYC,75 to Philadelphia, 15 to the Lehigh Valley. Come for the weekend, stay for a lifetime!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/05/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Michael J Strickland • Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (610) 324-1457 strickland@kurfiss.com

Property Details for 1940 Swamp Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PABU444964
Days on Market
112
Taxes
$9,618 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1775
Lot Size
5.35 AC / 233,002 SF
County
Bucks County
Tax ID Number
23-002-122-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Views
Pasture, Pond, Scenic Vista, Trees/Woods
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (BUCKS PA)
Cross Street
Myers Rd
Municipality
MILFORD TWP
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
3,146.00
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
Very Good, Good

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1940 Swamp Road

Stories2Year Built1775Building Size-Lot Size5.35 AC / 233,002 SF

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Property Information for 1940 Swamp Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: QUAKERTOWN COMMUNITY
  • School District County ID: 300200397165
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Milford Twp (10123)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Assessed Value: $50,400
  • Year Assessed: 2018
  • County Tax: $1,232
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $40,560
  • City Town Tax: $101
  • Land Assessed Value: $9,840
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1050
  • Zoning: RA
  • Tax Lot: 122-001
  • School Tax: $8,285
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # 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: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Master Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 23.00 x 14.00
  • Room Description: Screened porch
Room 2
  • Room Level: Lower
  • Room Dimensions: 23.00 x 22.00
  • Room Description: Finished basement
Room 3
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
Room 4
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 9.00
  • Room Description: Sitting room
Room 5
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 18.00 x 7.00
Room 7
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Room 8
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 10.00
Room 9
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Description: MBR en suite
Room 10
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Dimensions: 14.00 x 12.00
Room 11
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 8.00
Room 12
  • Room Level: First
Room 13
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 15.00 x 9.00
  • Room Description: Breakfast room open to kitchen
Room 14
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 21.00 x 9.00
Room 15
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 27.00 x 14.00
Room 16
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 13.00
Room 17
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Dimensions: 17.00 x 16.00
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1979
  • Total Finished SQFT: 3,146.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 3,146.00
  • Total SQFT: 3,146.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Main Entrance Orientation: Northeast
  • Construction Materials: Cement Siding, Stone, Stucco
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3016/8779/9280/301687799280_512_384_WM_O1Wn6P1-ZK4Ri8JI.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings, Beamed Ceilings, Dry Wall, Plaster Walls, Wood Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Wood
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished, Heated, Walkout Stairs, Drain, Sump Pump
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation, Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Barn/Farm Building, Cabana/Pool House, Garage(s)
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Pond, Not In Development, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Rural, Secluded, Trees/Wooded
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Road Responsibility: Boro/Township
  • Fencing: Split Rail, Wood, Other
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 116783
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 4
  • Total Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Galley, Master Bath(s), Stall Shower, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Water Treat System, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Stone, Wood, Mantel(s)
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Cooktop, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Door Features: Insulated, Storm
  • Window Features: Screens, Storm, Wood Frame
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s), Stone Retaining Walls
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground, Fenced, Filtered
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV, DSL Available, Phone Connected
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Programmable Thermostat, Zoned
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water, Forced Air, Space Heater, Zoned, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Programmable Thermostat
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.MichaelJStrickland.com

Property History for 1940 Swamp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 5, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #650286671

$515,000

+4.2% / yr

Aug 5, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU444964

$515,000—
Aug 5, 2019

Closed

GLVRMLS #604366

$515,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/05/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #650286671

$515,000

+4.2% / yr

08/05/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU444964

$515,000
08/05/2019

Closed

GLVRMLS #604366

$515,000

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

Public Records for 1940 Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$9,840Additions$36,270Total$46,110
Tax Record2026$9,559 ($797 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,146 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,146 SqFtStories2Lot Size233,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1775ZoningRACountyBUCKSAPN23-002-122-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1940 Swamp Road

This home is within Quakertown Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Pfaff El School
Public - K to 5
6th Grade Center
Public - 6
Quakertown Community Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pfaff El School
PublicK to 5

6th Grade Center
Public6

Quakertown Community Senior 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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