Plumsteadville
Suburban Neighborhood in Plumstead, Pennsylvania
Bucks County 18902, 18938, 18947
Neighborhood Reviews
Balancing development with preservation
Development in Plumsteadville is rare as the community seeks to balance preserving farmland while adding housing. “Plumstead is keeping development concentrated,” says Baenninger, “and the focus is on maintaining the character of the community.” This means that most homes feature tree lines and hedgerows for privacy to maintain the wealth of greenery that sets the township apart from nearby neighborhoods that are a bit more built up. Small village clusters and subdivisions feature throughout the township, with townhouses and condos sitting in tight communities. Some older homes sit on larger lots, and farms are scattered across the countryside on large plots of fertile land, much of it still active. Townhouses and condos range from $275,000 to $650,00, while single-family homes can go from $400,000 for smaller ranch-style homes on conservative properties to $1.5 million and up for historic properties and sophisticated neo-Traditional country estates on five acres or more.Countryside living means car dependency
With some areas being completely rural, residents of the township of Plumstead are car-dependent – the nearest public transport can be found in Doylestown. While Doylestown Airport offers chartered flights, the closest commercial airport is Lehigh Valley International, roughly 32 miles away. Emergency care is closer, only around 8 miles away at Doylestown Health – Doylestown Hospital, with a 24-hour emergency department.CB schools rank as some of the best in the county
Central Bucks School District is rated as the top school district in Bucks County by Niche, Students in the area generally attend Groveland or Gayman Elementary School before heading to Tohickon Middle School. The former gets and A-minus from Niche while the latter two earn A grades. Students split from there, heading to either Central Bucks High School East or Central Bucks High School West. Both get A-plus grades and enjoy a fiery rivalry on the football field with each other as well as with the third Central Bucks high school, Central Bucks South – the games bring out the community in force, from students to long-graduated alumni. Alternatively, some families send their students to the Plumstead Christian School, a private institution that teaches students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Secondary-level students attend school at its campus in Plumsteadville, while students in 5th grade and below go to its elementary campus in nearby Chalfont.Lots of outdoor space to enjoy
A handful of pocket parks feature throughout Plumstead Township, with the largest being the Joseph E. Hanusey III Community Park, a 48-acre park with basketball courts, baseball fields, soccer fields and a lengthy walking trail around the fields. “The recreational spaces are the result of thoughtful stewardship of the area,” says Baenninger, noting that as some land is developed, other is set aside for recreation. Residents can enjoy the great outdoors in the Delaware River Gap at Ralph Stover State Park, which offers hiking and rock climbing in a park split by the Tohickon Creek. To the southeast, Lake Galena attracts kayakers and anglers, while hikers enjoy the easily navigable trails that circle the lake through the Peace Valley Nature Preserve.A parade spanning generations
The layout of the township means that many of the big events take place in and around Doylestown, with Plumstead residents making the drive to enjoy the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade, one of the oldest in the country dating back to 1868. While it’s the biggest event of the year, it’s not the only one Baenninger say, “Arts Festival in Doylestown in the fall, artisans and craftspeople come and they close off the streets, there’s art and music and plenty of food, it’s an enduring festival.”Great backcountry eats
Baenninger says there are plenty of good places to eat in Plumstead Township; you’ll just have to drive to village centers to get to them. “The Plumsteadville Inn is a standby with great food and a great atmosphere. Their menu is eclectic, with some surprising offerings like Boom Boom Shrimp, and you can't go wrong with their entree-sized salads in the summer on the patio.” Just down the road is Devil’s Acre Tavern, another favorite of hers – “I love their filet of fish sandwich, but they’re known for their specialty sausages and Germanic leaning cuisine – they’ve got a great, warm pub-like feeling inside.” The Salt Box offers up sweet and savory soft pretzels and homemade ice cream, perfect for a snack stop after a day out and about. A cluster of retail in the Cross Keys Place Shopping Center in the corner of the township includes a Giant, car dealerships, national retail stores and chain restaurants; another Giant is in the heart of Plumstead Village, along with a hardware store.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Maryellen O'Brien
Maryellen O'Brien
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
(844) 558-6770
83 Total Sales
5 in Plumsteadville
$350K - $1.5M Price Range
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Michael Campbell
Michael Campbell
Responds QuicklyIron Valley Real Estate Doylestown
(445) 455-1717
40 Total Sales
3 in Plumsteadville
$430K - $1M Price Range
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Deana Corrigan
Deana Corrigan
Compass RE
(888) 605-3983
313 Total Sales
38 in Plumsteadville
$250K - $1.7M Price Range
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JoAnn Rakowksi
JoAnn Rakowksi
BHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
(484) 806-0985
58 Total Sales
1 in Plumsteadville
$900,000 Price
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Jennifer DeLawter
Jennifer DeLawter
Keller Williams Real Estate-Doylestown
(856) 460-1507
50 Total Sales
2 in Plumsteadville
$300K - $610K Price Range
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Carol Smith
Carol Smith
Responds QuicklyBHHS Fox & Roach -Yardley/Newtown
(445) 455-4417
43 Total Sales
2 in Plumsteadville
$535K - $900K Price Range
Schools
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- 10th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 9th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Ralph Stover State Park
Landis Park
Hansell Park
Veterans Memorial Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
George M. Bush Park
Tohickon Valley Park
Joseph E. Hanusey III Community Park
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/3/2014
Niche Review
Job opportunities in this area really depend on the field you are looking into: doctors and lawyers have it easier finding jobs in this area.
7/3/2014
Niche Review
In my area there are not many tourists; however, the town over has many more tourists passing through.
7/3/2014
Niche Review
In the town of Doylestown there are more unique, local restaurants to try out.
6/13/2019
Niche Review
Plumsteadville is a tiny town comprised of amazing people, great food and beautiful scenic country roads.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Plumsteadville | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 1 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 1 | 4 |
| Robbery | 1 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Larceny | 2 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Plumsteadville Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Plumsteadville, Plumstead sell after 24 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Plumsteadville, Plumstead over the last 12 months is $668,750, up 22% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$714,000
Median Sale Price
$668,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$792,250
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$455,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$361,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
138
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
22%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$295
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,900
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1995
Months of Supply
1.70
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,712
Significantly above the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,888
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,158
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,037
Open Houses
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Thursday, Jun 195 - 6:30pm
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Saturday, Jun 2111am - 1pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,210 - $3,670 per month
- Heritage Summer Hill
- 2-3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,414+ Sq Ft
- 4000 Lilly Dr
- Doylestown, PA
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$2,650 per month
- Townhouse for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,197 Sq Ft
- 3914 Captain Molly Cir
- Doylestown, PA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,468
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$129,879
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$156,443
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.7%
College Graduates
54.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
20.9%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
13''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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