$1,200,000
SOLD SEP 20, 2024
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,908 Sq Ft
2.06 Acres

Recently Sold

$244 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sol Feinstone Elementary School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • 4-minute walk to Brownsburg Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Escape to your ideal sanctuary at this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Bowman Tower Farm home where luxury seamlessly blends with comfort. The grand center hall, adorned with intricate dental molding, leads you through the formal rooms, unveiling a custom wood mantel fireplace in the living room and a sophisticated dining room with wainscoting and a delicate ceiling medallion. The well-appointed country kitchen with its granite countertops, a central cooking island, stainless appliances, a bar sink, and a cozy breakfast area. A many-windowed family room features a brick fireplace, crown molding, and French doors leading to a covered porch. An office on the first floor adds convenience to the layout. A beautiful sweeping staircase guides you to the upper level. Relax in the master suite, offering a private retreat with a spacious sitting room boasting a wood-burning fireplace and a lavish bath. Additionally, there are 3 bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and ceiling fans, and a hall bath. The 4th generously sized bedroom with an ensuite bathroom at the end of the hall provides the potential for au pair or mother-in-law living. From the kitchen, you can access a spacious screened-in porch, as well as numerous brick terraces in the back of the house, providing a perfect spot to enjoy the fenced yard with its potential for a pool, garden or play area. The meticulous 2+ car garage offers plenty of storage, as does the full basement which has the potential to be finished. A modern surveillance system enhances security by monitoring the property through a network of cameras placed strategically around the exterior and interior of the house. The proximity to Brownsburg Park offers numerous recreational and lifestyle benefits such as open areas for picnics, sports and relaxation; a pavilion for social gatherings; playground equipment, basketball/tennis courts and soccer fields. For families and individuals seeking convenience and quality of life, the amenities of this property and its location contribute to a comfortable, secure and active lifestyle. Situated in the village of Brownsburg in Council Rock School District, Upper Makefield with a New Hope address! It doesn't get much better than that!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Bousum

Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty License #AB-044884-A Listed on: 06/20/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Darlene Mayernik

Keller Williams Premier License #9693312

Keller Williams Premier

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,308

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 2.06 Acre Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned VR1

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 4,908 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic Fan

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Self-Cleaning Double Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Surveillance System
  • Motion Detectors

Outdoor Features

  • Exterior Lighting
  • Brick Porch or Patio

Schools

  • Sol Feinstone Elementary School
  • Newtown Jr Middle School
  • Council Rock North High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Air Filtration System
  • Back Up Electric Heat Pump System
  • 150 Amp Service
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • On Site Septic
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 057-004
  • Assessor Parcel Number 47-007-057-004

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,308

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All drapes/blinds, all appliances, Lion statues, surveillance system with monitors/cameras
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-20
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Escape to your ideal sanctuary at this beautifully maintained 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath Bowman Tower Farm home where luxury seamlessly blends with comfort. The grand center hall, adorned with intricate dental molding, leads you through the formal rooms, unveiling a custom wood mantel fireplace in the living room and a sophisticated dining room with wainscoting and a delicate ceiling medallion. The well-appointed country kitchen with its granite countertops, a central cooking island, stainless appliances, a bar sink, and a cozy breakfast area. A many-windowed family room features a brick fireplace, crown molding, and French doors leading to a covered porch. An office on the first floor adds convenience to the layout. A beautiful sweeping staircase guides you to the upper level. Relax in the master suite, offering a private retreat with a spacious sitting room boasting a wood-burning fireplace and a lavish bath. Additionally, there are 3 bedrooms, each with walk-in closets and ceiling fans, and a hall bath. The 4th generously sized bedroom with an ensuite bathroom at the end of the hall provides the potential for au pair or mother-in-law living. From the kitchen, you can access a spacious screened-in porch, as well as numerous brick terraces in the back of the house, providing a perfect spot to enjoy the fenced yard with its potential for a pool, garden or play area. The meticulous 2+ car garage offers plenty of storage, as does the full basement which has the potential to be finished. A modern surveillance system enhances security by monitoring the property through a network of cameras placed strategically around the exterior and interior of the house. The proximity to Brownsburg Park offers numerous recreational and lifestyle benefits such as open areas for picnics, sports and relaxation; a pavilion for social gatherings; playground equipment, basketball/tennis courts and soccer fields. For families and individuals seeking convenience and quality of life, the amenities of this property and its location contribute to a comfortable, secure and active lifestyle. Situated in the village of Brownsburg in Council Rock School District, Upper Makefield with a New Hope address! It doesn't get much better than that!
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Wall, Oven - Double, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer - Electric, Water Conditioner - Owned, Microwave
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Air Filter System, Attic/House Fan, Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Kitchen - Gourmet, Breakfast Area, Attic, Carpet, Central Vacuum, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Water Treat System
  • Window Features: Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 10
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Office, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 4908
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4908
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 244.50
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4908
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1464

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Electric Service: 150 Amps
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric Backup, Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System, Motion Detectors, Surveillance Sys
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Cable Tv
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: COUNCIL ROCK
  • Elementary School: SOL FEINSTONE
  • Middle School: NEWTOWN JR
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK NORTH
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200397420
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SOL FEINSTONE
  • High School: COUNCIL ROCK NORTH
  • Middle Or Junior School: NEWTOWN JR

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 1010
  • Lot Features: Open
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 89733.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened, Brick
  • Zoning: VR1

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 14308.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 47-007-057-004
  • Tax Lot: 057-004
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Close Date: 09/20/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COUNCIL ROCK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Donohue John and Donohue Barbara
Bought by
Prashar Shikha and Lusardi Francis H
Seller's Agent
Nancy Bousum
Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Darlene Mayernik
Keller Williams Premier
List Price
$1,200,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,282,657

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,657
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.46%
Original Mortgage
$705,000
Outstanding Balance
$701,101
Interest Rate
6.47%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$581,556

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 23, 2002
Sold by
Forte Philip S and Forte Claire A
Bought by
Donohue John and Donohue Barbara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$560,000
Interest Rate
6.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 23, 1999
Sold by
Vas Joseph A and Vas Maria
Bought by
Forte Philip S and Forte Claire A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,000
Interest Rate
7.54%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $800,000 --
Deed $487,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $705,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $58,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $560,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $170,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/20/2024 09/20/24 Sold $1,200,000 0.0% $244 / Sq Ft
07/01/2024 07/01/24 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2024 06/20/24 For Sale $1,200,000 -- $244 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $14,478 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2023 $14,081 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2022 $14,009 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2021 $13,819 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2020 $13,488 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2019 $13,175 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2018 $12,930 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2017 $12,575 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2016 $12,766 $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2015 -- $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
2014 -- $84,640 $10,560 $74,080
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2073304

Bright MLS

APN: 47-007-057-004