281 Old Furnace Rd

Riegelsville, PA 18077

$507,500
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
1,709 Sq. Ft.
$297 / Sq. Ft.
1,709
Sq. Ft.
$297
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 11/18/24
Closed 11/18/24
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Description

A quiet road in Durham Township is the setting for this historic home. Built circa 1814 and lovingly tended over the years, the house boasts period details as well as thoughtful updates. The idyllic 2.4 acre parcel is traversed by the pristine water of Cooks Creek, with its native brown trout. Original chestnut floors lend warmth and richness to the home, along with exposed wood beams. The updated kitchen features custom wood cabinets, stainless appliances, and gas cooking, opening to a sunny breakfast...A quiet road in Durham Township is the setting for this historic home. Built circa 1814 and lovingly tended over the years, the house boasts period details as well as thoughtful updates. The idyllic 2.4 acre parcel is traversed by the pristine water of Cooks Creek, with its native brown trout. Original chestnut floors lend warmth and richness to the home, along with exposed wood beams. The updated kitchen features custom wood cabinets, stainless appliances, and gas cooking, opening to a sunny breakfast area. The nearby living room is cozy with a cast iron wood stove and large windows. An addition on this floor includes an office, laundry facilities, and a powder room. Upstairs, three bright and airy bedrooms share an updated hall bath. A large wraparound deck is ideal for morning coffee or afternoon tea, with views of the lush countryside. A detached garage includes finished studio space for guests or hobbies. Walking trails lead to the banks of Cooks Creek, beautiful in every season and an incredible backdrop for this charming homestead. This delightful weekend haven or full-time residence feels worlds away yet is minutes to the NJ border, I-78, and the Delaware River corridor.
  1. Listed by Jena Grisafi • Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
    P: (610)-973-4082 C: (610)-346-8811 jenagrisafi@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Christine Taylor • Dorey, Carol C Real Estate
    P: (610)-346-8811 C: (610)-346-8811 christ@doreyrealestate.com

Property Details for 281 Old Furnace Road

Tax ID Number
11-006-013
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
Yes
LISTING CLOSED: 11/18/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 281 Old Furnace Road

StatusClosed
MLS #745456
Days on Market4
Taxes$3,589 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1814
Lot Size2.41 AC / 104,805 SF
CountyBucks County
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Building Information for 281 Old Furnace Road

Stories2Year Built1814Building Size-Lot Size2.41 AC / 104,805 SF

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Property Information for 281 Old Furnace Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: PALISADES
  • School District County ID: 300200397129
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Durham Twp (10111)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Access Features: Private Access
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Name: Cooks Creek
  • Water Body Type: Creek
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 229.0
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: Yes
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $23,200
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $590
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $14,720
  • City Town Tax: $185
  • Land Assessed Value: $8,480
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 1001
  • Zoning: 11VC
  • Tax Lot: 013
  • School Tax: $2,765
  • 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: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Den, Maid/Guest Quarters, Full Bath, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 29.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Detached studio: Wall-to-wall carpet; vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams; skylight; 2 ceiling lights; 2 pendant lights; painted wood wainscoting; floor-to-ceiling built-in shelves; 5 windows
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8.00 x 17.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Gas Cooking, Built-Ins, Countertop(s) - Granite
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; ceiling fan/light; closet with bi-fold doors, shelves and rod; decorative wall shelf; 2 windows with drapery; door to attic
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 10.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove, Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; ceiling light; closet with louvered bi-fold door and built-in shelves; decorative wall shelf; window with drapery
Room 4
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 6.00 x 8.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Window Treatments, Built-Ins
  • Room Description: Ceramic tile floor; exhaust fan/light; wood vanity with sink; built-in mirrored medicine cabinet; tub/shower with ceramic tile surround, toiletry ledge and glass shelf; custom wrought iron shower rod and towel bars; window with bamboo shade
Room 5
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 4.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; ceiling fan/light; 2 windows with drapery and blinds
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 4.00 x 5.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Remodeled 2022; sliding barn door entry; ceramic tile floor; ceiling light; wood vanity with sink; wall mirror; vanity light
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10.00 x 19.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Step down; wall-to-wall carpet over wood floor; vaulted ceiling; ceiling lights; built-in cabinets; Kenmore washer; Amana dryer; 2 single windows; double window; door to deck
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13.00 x 20.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; exposed wood beam; 2021 Dauntless enameled cast iron wood stove with Italian travertine tile floor pad; 3 single windows with custom fabric shades; double window with custom fabric shades
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9.00 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; exposed wood beams; 2 pendant lights; custom wood cabinetry by Kurt Mann; granite countertop; slate tile backsplash with glass tile accents; under-cabinet light; gas range; stainless appliances; peninsula; window
Room 10
  • Room Type: Maid/Guest Quarters
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 29.0
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11.00 x 13.00
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Skylight(s), Built-Ins, Lighting - Ceiling
  • Room Description: Original chestnut floor; exposed wood beams; chandelier; 2 windows with drapery
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,709.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 60595
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Exposed Beams, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Country, Kitchen - Island, Skylight(s), Stove - Wood, Studio, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Free Standing
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Dispenser
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://my.homediary.com/u/472428
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), Wrap Around
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • 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

Property History for 281 Old Furnace Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 18, 2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544998813

$507,500—
Nov 18, 2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #745456

$507,500—
Nov 18, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU2079758

$507,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/18/2024

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1544998813

$507,500
11/18/2024

Closed

GLVRMLS #745456

$507,500
11/18/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #PABU2079758

$507,500

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

Public Records for 281 Old Furnace Road

Taxable ValueLand$8,480Additions$14,720Total$23,200
Tax Record2026$3,667 ($306 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,709 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,709 SqFtStories2Lot Size104,805 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1814ZoningVCCountyBUCKSAPN11-006-013

Schools near 281 Old Furnace Road

This home is within Palisades School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Springfield El School
Public - K to 5
Palisades Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Palisades High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Springfield El School
PublicK to 5

Palisades Middle School
Public6 to 8

Palisades 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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