256 Ferry Road

Closed 8/21/03
Closed 8/21/03
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Last Sold Price
$700,000
3 beds2,446 sqft$286/sqft
256 Ferry Rd, Doylestown, PA 18901

Description

First time offered in 35 years! The Maples, sits high on a hill overlooking the Pine run Valley and only a short walk to Lake Galena. Private drive leads to turn of Century Georgian Manor style home w/pituresque front porch and wood clapboard siding. Home has been remodeled over the years and includes, hardwood floors,grand entrance foyer and Stone fireplace. Also included is an enormous Bank Barn that has been finished into a party/guest house w/cathedral wood paneled ceiling w/ skylights,full kitchen,...First time offered in 35 years! The Maples, sits high on a hill overlooking the Pine run Valley and only a short walk to Lake Galena. Private drive leads to turn of Century Georgian Manor style home w/pituresque front porch and wood clapboard siding. Home has been remodeled over the years and includes, hardwood floors,grand entrance foyer and Stone fireplace. Also included is an enormous Bank Barn that has been finished into a party/guest house w/cathedral wood paneled ceiling w/ skylights,full kitchen, and full bath. There is still room for horse stalls, three bays for garage and plenty of storage. In addition, a one bedroom carriage house including full bath and kitchen. The setting is fantastic and the ammenities are too numerous to mention. You must see this!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/21/2003 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brian D Wallace • Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
    P: (215) 620-7515 bwallace@kw.com

Property Details for 256 Ferry Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
PABU168040
Days on Market
300
Taxes
$5,062 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1898
Lot Size
11.63 AC / 506,603 SF
County
Bucks County
Tax ID Number
26011051
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
Garage
Yes
Subdivision
NEW BRITAIN
Subdivision
NEW BRITAIN (BUCKS PA)
Cross Street
IRON HILL
Municipality
NEW BRITAIN TWP
Total Parking Spaces
3
Central Air
No
Basement
Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,446.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Assessor
New Construction
No
Construction Completed
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$695,000

Avg days on market

10

Sale-to-list ratio

103.0%

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Building Information for 256 Ferry Road

Stories2Year Built1898Building Size-Lot Size11.63 AC / 506,603 SF

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Property Information for 256 Ferry Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District County ID: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: PINE RUN (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: TOHICKON (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL WEST (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: New Britain Twp (10126)
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: 2002
  • Tax Assessed Value: $12,700
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $5,710
  • Land Assessed Value: $6,990
  • Land Use Code: 1055
  • Zoning: AGRC
  • Tax Lot: 051
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,446.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 634 X IRR
  • Lot Features: Sloping, Open, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 126812
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 3
  • Total Garage Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Oil, Steam, Radiator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil, Other
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic

Property History for 256 Ferry Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #129943331

$700,000—
Aug 21, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU168040

$700,000—
Jun 7, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU168040

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #129943331

$700,000
08/21/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU168040

$700,000
06/07/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #PABU168040

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

Public Records for 256 Ferry Road

Taxable ValueLand$12,960Additions$47,570Total$60,530
Tax Record2026$11,634 ($969 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4Total Finished SqFt1,993 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,993 SqFtStories1Lot Size506,864 SqFtStyleRecreationalYear Built1900ZoningAG-RCCountyBUCKSAPN26-011-051Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 256 Ferry Road

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

Tohickon Middle School
Public7 to 9

Central Bucks High School-West
Public10 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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$700,000
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2,446
506,603
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$952,000
5
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4
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