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3 beds

981 Old Dolington Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Single FamilyProperty Type
1.63 acresLot Size
1958Year Built
7 carsParking Spaces

Description

This beautiful home is situated atop a hill overlooking Hough's Creek, on 1.63 partially wooded acres in one of the nicest areas of Upper Makefield Township. Features include three bedrooms, 1 ~~ baths, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, reading nook with bookcase and an open floor plan. Eat-in kitchen has gas cooking and additional counter/desk area. A brick walkway leads to the screened porch. Oversized one car garage includes a work bench and separate shop area. There is plenty of storage...This beautiful home is situated atop a hill overlooking Hough's Creek, on 1.63 partially wooded acres in one of the nicest areas of Upper Makefield Township. Features include three bedrooms, 1 ~~ baths, hardwood floors throughout, fireplace, reading nook with bookcase and an open floor plan. Eat-in kitchen has gas cooking and additional counter/desk area. A brick walkway leads to the screened porch. Oversized one car garage includes a work bench and separate shop area. There is plenty of storage in the new shed. Lovingly cared for, this home is located in the desirable Council Rock School District. This friendly, quiet neighborhood, on the outskirts of Newtown, is down a little country road just minutes from I-95. Many locals go out of their way to walk this road to view the changing seasons and listen to the tranquility of the rippling creek. A lucky few are furtunate enough to live here.
  • Listed by: Cheryl L DiEgidio 215.345.6598 cherylsellshomes@comcast.net • Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Washington Crossing
Listing closed: 05/30/2008 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1001807445
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Median sold price

$505,000

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

87.1%

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Hearthside-Washington Crossing

Sold By N T Callaway LLC-New Hope

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Property Information for 981 Old Dolington Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,696 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: Bucks County
  • Tax ID Number: 47-009-040
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: 000
  • Subdivision: 000 (BUCKS PA)
  • Cross Street: WRIGHTSTOWN
  • Municipality: UPPER MAKEFIELD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 7
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Lot Size: 1.63 AC / 71,003 SF

Location

Location
  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK
  • School District County ID: 300200397420
  • Elementary School: SOL FEINSTONE (BUCKS PA)
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN (BUCKS PA)
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK HIGH SCHOOL NORTH (BUCKS PA)
  • County: BUCKS
  • MLS Area: Upper Makefield Twp (10147)

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: 2007
  • Tax Assessed Value: $27,200
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $16,800
  • Land Assessed Value: $10,400
  • Land Use Code: 1002
  • Zoning: CM
  • Tax Lot: 040

Lease Information

Lease Information
  • Concessions: No

Rooms

Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Stories: Main

Building Info

Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 00 X 00
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 185619

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Stone
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Wall Unit
  • Heating Type: Oil, Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 981 Old Dolington Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 30, 2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263971388

$355,000—
May 30, 2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1001807445

$355,000—
May 11, 2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1001807445

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/30/2008

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #263971388

$355,000
05/30/2008

Closed

BRIGHT #1001807445

$355,000
05/11/2008

Pending

BRIGHT #1001807445

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

Public records

981 Old Dolington Road

Beds

3

Baths

3

Total Finished SqFt

3,943 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,943 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

71,003 SqFt

Schools near 981 Old Dolington Road

This home is within Council Rock School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sol Feinstone El School
PublicK to 6

Newtown Middle School
Public7 to 8

Council Rock High School North
Public9 to 12

Washington Crossing Christian
PrivatePK to 8

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 981 Old Dolington Road, Newtown, PA 18940
$355,000
3
–
71,003
$253,000
3
1,800
46,609
$450,000
3
2,758
20,473
$670,000
4
3,396
55,620
–
3
2
1,919
87,120
$1,644,065
5
4,043
239,327

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