2875 Swamp Rd

Doylestown, PA 18902

$920,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
4,603 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
4,603
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 5/23/13
Closed 5/23/13
Exterior Back
Exterior Front

Description

Happiness Farm, c1740, is a classic Bucks Co stone and frame manor home which has been expanded with care over decades to preserve it's historic value. A large addition in 1995 brought forth the spacious Hearth Room with handsome stone fireplace, random width floors, wet bar and French doors leading to a brick patio and lovely gardens. The kitchen was also completely redone and a full first floor bath has recently been added. The inviting dining room features a walk-in fireplace. The side by side...Happiness Farm, c1740, is a classic Bucks Co stone and frame manor home which has been expanded with care over decades to preserve it's historic value. A large addition in 1995 brought forth the spacious Hearth Room with handsome stone fireplace, random width floors, wet bar and French doors leading to a brick patio and lovely gardens. The kitchen was also completely redone and a full first floor bath has recently been added. The inviting dining room features a walk-in fireplace. The side by side living rooms, one with fireplace, can easily accommodate large gatherings as they flow naturally into each other. Tavern Room completes the 1st floor and has a separate staircase to a game room/art studio with beautiful views of the farm. The 13+ acres encompass a lovely private heated pool, spring-fed pond with waterfall and footbridge, tennis court, handsome stone and frame bank barn with party room and his/her baths and changing rooms, 2 horse stalls and three smaller stalls. Separate two car garage with 2nd fl.
  1. Listed by Mary T Walrond • Lisa James Otto Country Properties
    P: (215)-350-3212 mary@kurfiss.com
  2. Listed by Lorraine W Brennan • Lisa James Otto Country Properties
    P: (215)-990-8010 lwbrennan@aol.com

Property Details for 2875 Swamp Road

Tax ID Number
06-008-073-001
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories
3+
Waterfront
No
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2013 12:00 AM

Property Details for 2875 Swamp Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1004052282
Days on Market180
Taxes$11,257 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1750
Lot Size13.62 AC / 593,374 SF
CountyBucks County
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Sold By Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Doylestown

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Building Information for 2875 Swamp Road

Stories-Year Built1750Building Size-Lot Size13.62 AC / 593,374 SF

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Property Information for 2875 Swamp Road

Location
Location
  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District County ID: 300200397327
  • Elementary School: BUCKINGHAM (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: HOLICONG (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: CENTRAL BUCKS HIGH SCHOOL EAST (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Buckingham Twp (10106)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water Body Type: Pond
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2012
  • Tax Assessed Value: $75,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $58,240
  • Land Assessed Value: $17,060
  • Land Use Code: 1057
  • Zoning: R1
  • Tax Lot: 073-001
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Year Major Reno Remodel: 1995
  • Total Finished SQFT: 4,603.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 4,603.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle, Metal
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3007/8632/1967/300786321967_512_384_WM_QADGLPRYwPdocaPj.jpg
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
  • Basement Type: Partial, Fully Finished
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 3
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 0X0
  • Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Location Type: Pond
  • Parcel ID: 42507
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage, Other
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Exposed Beams, Wet/Dry Bar, Stall Shower, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Tennis Court(s), Hot Tub, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 2875 Swamp Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #353900501

$920,000—
May 23, 2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1004052282

$920,000—
Jan 28, 2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1004052282

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2013

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #353900501

$920,000
05/23/2013

Closed

BRIGHT #1004052282

$920,000
01/28/2013

Pending

BRIGHT #1004052282

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

Public Records for 2875 Swamp Road

Taxable ValueLand$17,060Additions$58,240Total$75,300
Tax Record2026$13,626 ($1,135 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt4,343 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,343 SqFtStories2Lot Size593,374 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous ResidentialYear Built1850ZoningR1CountyBUCKSAPN06-008-073-001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 2875 Swamp Road

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

Holicong Middle School
Public7 to 9

Central Bucks High School-East
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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