NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1493 Forest Grove Rd Furlong, PA 18925

Estimated Value: $1,565,285

4 Beds
2 Baths
3,000 Sq Ft
$522/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2022

Last sale price $1,300,000 $433 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,148/month

104 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Stables
  • 13 Acre Lot
  • Buckingham Elementary School Rated A-
  • Concrete Pool
  • Carriage House

About This Home

As of December 2022

Charming 13-acre property located in the heart of Buckingham, PA, c1850.

This beautiful stone Bucks County farmhouse estate is a private oasis surrounded by mature plantings and trees. The Main house consists of 4 bedrooms, with attic space which could serve as a fifth bedroom and sitting room with additional room for storage. Formal living room with original stone fireplace, a family room and a formal dining room all with original random width hardwood floors.
The farmhouse kitchen with the adjoining sunny dining area and built in bar is a wonderful entertaining space leading onto the deck and the in ground pool and gardens. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ wolf gas range, double mounted wall oven, and refrigerator, as well as an enormous travertine island and custom cabinetry.
Next to the main house is a 2-bedroom carriage house with the 3rd bathroom, kitchen, living area which would serve as a wonderful guest house or home office space. Adjoining the carriage house there is a one bedroom apartment which can be rented for income if desired.
There is a beautiful refurbished bank barn with horse stalls and workshop. Two large fenced pastures with additional areas that could be fenced for those with multiple horses. Additional buildings consist of an original spring house, pump house and covered parking area for farm equipment or cars.


Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly unique piece of Bucks County history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

stephanie berkovic

(412) 802-5656 scberkovic@gmail.com Realty One Group Supreme License #RS346842 Listed on: 06/03/2022

Realty One Group Supreme

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Hansen

(610) 716-1355 megan.finehomes@gmail.com Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1850 | Remodeled in 1994

Lot Details

  • 13 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned AG

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Carriage House
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • High Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Solid Hardwood Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Pool

  • Concrete Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Farming

  • Barn
  • Spring House

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Stables
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Baseboard Heater
  • Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 071
  • Assessor Parcel Number 06-018-071

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,070

Year Built

Built in 1850 | Remodeled in 1994

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1850
  • Year Renovated: 1994
  • Building Winterized: Yes
  • Remarks Public: Charming 13-acre property located in the heart of Buckingham, PA, c1850. This beautiful stone Bucks County farmhouse estate is a private oasis surrounded by mature plantings and trees. The Main house consists of 4 bedrooms, with attic space which could serve as a fifth bedroom and sitting room with additional room for storage. Formal living room with original stone fireplace, a family room and a formal dining room all with original random width hardwood floors. The farmhouse kitchen with the adjoining sunny dining area and built in bar is a wonderful entertaining space leading onto the deck and the in ground pool and gardens. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream w/ wolf gas range, double mounted wall oven, and refrigerator, as well as an enormous travertine island and custom cabinetry. Next to the main house is a 2-bedroom carriage house with the 3rd bathroom, kitchen, living area which would serve as a wonderful guest house or home office space. Adjoining the carriage house there is a one bedroom apartment which can be rented for income if desired. There is a beautiful refurbished bank barn with horse stalls and workshop. Two large fenced pastures with additional areas that could be fenced for those with multiple horses. Additional buildings consist of an original spring house, pump house and covered parking area for farm equipment or cars. Don't miss this opportunity to own a truly unique piece of Bucks County history.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Solid Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: High
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 3000
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3000
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 500.00
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3000
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 1493

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Barn, Spring House, Carriage House
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Pool Features: Concrete, In Ground
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: CENTRAL BUCKS
  • School District Key: 300200397327
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Horses: Yes
  • Horse Amenities: Riding Ring, Stable(s)
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 42440.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 22360.00
  • Land Use Code: 1051
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.00
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 566280.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • Zoning: AG

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 44158
  • School Tax: 8162.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 10070.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 06-018-071
  • Tax Lot: 071
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Close Date: 12/15/2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CENTRAL BUCKS

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2022
Closed on
Dec 15, 2022
Sold by
Plummer Lawrence L and Plummer Karen F
Bought by
Solatio Con
Seller's Agent
stephanie berkovic
Realty One Group Supreme
Buyer's Agent
Megan Hansen
Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing
List Price
$1,500,000
Sold Price
$1,300,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$200,000
-13.33%
Views
17
Current Estimated Value
$1,565,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$265,285
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 1994
Sold by
Desgarennes Christopher and Desgarennes Susan
Bought by
Plummer Lawrence L and Plummer Karen F

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$400,000
Interest Rate
4.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 1985
Bought by
Desgarennes Christopher and Desgarennes Susan
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Solatio Con $1,300,000 --
Plummer Lawrence L $450,000 --
Desgarennes Christopher $150,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Plummer Lawrence L $400,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2022 12/15/22 Sold $1,300,000 -13.3% $433 / Sq Ft
09/15/2022 09/15/22 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2022 06/03/22 For Sale $1,500,000 -- $500 / 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
2025 -- -- -- --
2023 $10,192 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2022 $10,071 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2021 $9,950 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2020 $9,950 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2019 $9,885 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2018 $9,885 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2017 $9,804 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2016 $9,901 $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2015 -- $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
2014 -- $64,800 $22,360 $42,440
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PABU2027236

Bright MLS

APN: 06-018-071